40 Questions
According to the discussion, the intensity of demonic activity was the same throughout the Old and New Testament periods.
False
There were no Jewish exorcists who operated with satanic power in the Old Testament period.
False
Demon possession was a rare phenomenon in the time of Christ's ministry.
False
The Old Testament provides sufficient information to draw conclusions about demon possession.
False
Demonic activity ceased after Christ's ministry.
False
The people in the time of Christ's ministry were unfamiliar with demon possession.
False
The concept of demonic possession or mysticism was absent before the time of Christ.
False
John MacArthur preached that demonic activity is always overt and easily identifiable.
False
Satan was able to enter heaven at any point in time.
False
The field of parapsychology is a well-defined and widely understood area of study.
False
The fall of Satan occurred at the same time as the fall of man.
False
Satan is currently residing in the heavenlies.
True
Satan's activities include blinding the minds of men and working in the sons of disobedience.
True
The reason for Satan's pride is clearly explained in the Bible.
False
Satan was banished from heaven during the mid-tribulation period.
True
Satan's career will not come to an end.
False
The restraint that is removed is probably the Holy Spirit.
True
The period on earth, from the mid-tribulation to Armageddon, is characterized by Satan's aggressive opposition.
True
During the millennium, Satan is active and able to deceive the nations.
False
The children of the nation of Israel in the millennium are all believers.
False
The resurrected saints will not reign with Christ on earth during the millennium.
False
The period of time Satan is released is called the Great White Throne.
False
Gog and Magog are demonic forces used by Satan to gather the nations for the final war.
True
The beast and the false prophet are thrown into the lake of fire at the end of the millennium.
False
Eve was willing to talk to the serpent because she was not aware of the evil one's presence.
False
The serpent in Genesis 3 is only a symbol of Satan.
False
The opposition of Satan can be resisted according to James 4:7.
True
The Church has always taught that worldliness is acceptable in a Christian's life.
False
God is opposed to the humble and gives grace to the proud according to 1 Peter 5:6.
False
The devil's career will come to an end according to the Bible.
True
The Greek word 'Kairos' refers to a specific time suited for God's action.
True
Humbling oneself before God involves demanding one's rights.
False
The word 'anxiety' in the text means to be at peace and calm.
False
Casting all anxiety upon God is a result of humbling oneself.
True
The devil is not active in seeking to swallow up believers completely.
False
The phrase 'resist him' in the text means to resist God.
False
The illustration of the basketball game is used to describe the concept of humility.
False
The author's wife is an expert navigator.
False
The author's son is a professional basketball player.
False
The concept of demon possession is not mentioned in the text.
True
Study Notes
The Career of Satan
- Satan's career can be divided into four periods:
- The Pristine Period: Creation to his fall, which lasted at least seven days
- The Present Period: His fall to his banishment from heaven in the mid-tribulation
- The Period on Earth: Mid-tribulation to Armageddon
- The Period in the Abyss: 1,000 years until he is freed for a short time
- During the Present Period, Satan has access to God's throne room and makes demands
- He is involved in spiritual activities, blinding the minds of men, and is characterized by hostility
- He is the prince of the power of the air and belongs to the domain of darkness
- The Period on Earth marks a significant increase in evil, and Satan knows his time is short
- He will perform deceptive signs and wonders to support the antichrist
- The restraint on evil will be removed, and anarchy will break out
- During the Period in the Abyss, Satan will be absent, and the world will be strikingly different
- After 1,000 years, Satan will be released for a short time and will deceive the nations
- Eventually, he will be thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where he will be tormented forever
Dealing with Satan's Activity
- Satan is a real enemy who needs to be resisted
- To resist Satan, one must submit to God, draw near to Him, and humble oneself
- James 4:7 says to resist the devil and he will flee from you
- This resistance is not a passive resistance but an active standing against Satan
- The way to resist Satan is to submit to God, humbly standing against him with the sword of God's Word
- The Bible teaches that Christians can resist Satan's schemes and that Satan can be defeated
- However, Satan's activity will continue until he is finally thrown into the lake of fire
- Satan's career will come to an end, and he will be eternally punished in the lake of fire### Basketball Game Incident
- The narrator describes a basketball game where a player gets knocked over multiple times and receives fouls.
- The narrator's son, Clive, gets knocked over and receives fouls for trying to stand his ground against an opponent.
- The narrator is confused by Clive's strategy, but Clive explains that he's trying to defend his territory on the court.
Spiritual Application
- The narrator uses the basketball analogy to illustrate standing one's ground spiritually.
- If God were to blow the whistle, Satan would be given an offensive foul for trying to invade God's territory.
- The narrator received positive feedback on this analogy from a coach who attended the service.
Explore the concept of demon possession in the Old and New Testament. Identify the differences and similarities between the two Testaments.
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