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The woman in the passage was possessed by a demon.
The woman in the passage was possessed by a demon.
False
The passage provides a clear-cut instance of demon possession of a believer being delivered.
The passage provides a clear-cut instance of demon possession of a believer being delivered.
False
The model for the post-Pentecost, post-Gospel age church is to seek healing from elders of the church.
The model for the post-Pentecost, post-Gospel age church is to seek healing from elders of the church.
True
The passage suggests that the woman's illness was caused by Satan.
The passage suggests that the woman's illness was caused by Satan.
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The woman's illness was a result of constant possession by an evil spirit.
The woman's illness was a result of constant possession by an evil spirit.
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Christ had to confront and drive out a demon to heal the woman.
Christ had to confront and drive out a demon to heal the woman.
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The passage provides a model for dealing with individuals who are ill.
The passage provides a model for dealing with individuals who are ill.
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The woman was healed by Christ.
The woman was healed by Christ.
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The men of Babylon made Succoth, according to 2 Kings 17:30-31.
The men of Babylon made Succoth, according to 2 Kings 17:30-31.
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The people in the passage feared the Lord and served only Him.
The people in the passage feared the Lord and served only Him.
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Spiritual warfare is mentioned as a central theme in the Old Testament.
Spiritual warfare is mentioned as a central theme in the Old Testament.
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The summary mentions the healing of the sick and those possessed with demons.
The summary mentions the healing of the sick and those possessed with demons.
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Tyrion's article describes a paranoid universe where there's no concern about what others may do.
Tyrion's article describes a paranoid universe where there's no concern about what others may do.
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Daniel prayed to break the hold of territorial spiritual influence in Daniel 10.
Daniel prayed to break the hold of territorial spiritual influence in Daniel 10.
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A group of charismatic Christians successfully exorcised all demons from a man who later murdered his wife.
A group of charismatic Christians successfully exorcised all demons from a man who later murdered his wife.
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A preacher and his friend successfully exorcised the spirit of Judas Iscariot from a mentally unstable woman.
A preacher and his friend successfully exorcised the spirit of Judas Iscariot from a mentally unstable woman.
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Theologies and methodologies of the charismatics tend to divide the cosmos into the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of darkness.
Theologies and methodologies of the charismatics tend to divide the cosmos into the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of darkness.
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John Hart responds positively to the idea of compiling a manual for spiritual warfare.
John Hart responds positively to the idea of compiling a manual for spiritual warfare.
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Anna-Lisa Michel died from a severe illness, which was unrelated to any attempts to get rid of demons.
Anna-Lisa Michel died from a severe illness, which was unrelated to any attempts to get rid of demons.
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A Western worldview is characterized by a strong emphasis on the supernatural.
A Western worldview is characterized by a strong emphasis on the supernatural.
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Deliverance ministry has expanded the limits of demonic influence to include the world and the church.
Deliverance ministry has expanded the limits of demonic influence to include the world and the church.
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The Eastern worldview is more focused on philosophy than spirituality.
The Eastern worldview is more focused on philosophy than spirituality.
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The term 'demonized' is directly equivalent to being possessed of a demon.
The term 'demonized' is directly equivalent to being possessed of a demon.
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The first century Christians used powerful names and charms to rebuke demons.
The first century Christians used powerful names and charms to rebuke demons.
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The Bible explicitly states that believers cannot be endowed by both the Holy Spirit and a demon.
The Bible explicitly states that believers cannot be endowed by both the Holy Spirit and a demon.
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A biblical worldview is often associated with a Western worldview.
A biblical worldview is often associated with a Western worldview.
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The use of powerful names and rituals in spiritual warfare is unique to Christianity.
The use of powerful names and rituals in spiritual warfare is unique to Christianity.
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The concept of binding Satan is based on the idea of not giving Satan control over one's life.
The concept of binding Satan is based on the idea of not giving Satan control over one's life.
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The passage quotes a specific Bible verse that prohibits believers from being endowed by both the Holy Spirit and a demon.
The passage quotes a specific Bible verse that prohibits believers from being endowed by both the Holy Spirit and a demon.
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The reference to kings and idols in 2 Kings 17 is seen as a reference to bondage to false gods.
The reference to kings and idols in 2 Kings 17 is seen as a reference to bondage to false gods.
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The author of the passage recommends the use of the term 'demonized' over 'demon possessed' in spiritual warfare contexts.
The author of the passage recommends the use of the term 'demonized' over 'demon possessed' in spiritual warfare contexts.
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The idea of spiritual warfare is only found in Christianity.
The idea of spiritual warfare is only found in Christianity.
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Peter Wagner identifies four levels of spiritual warfare.
Peter Wagner identifies four levels of spiritual warfare.
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Casting out demons is only applicable to non-Christians.
Casting out demons is only applicable to non-Christians.
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The Bible references in support of casting out demons include Acts 19 and Luke 4.
The Bible references in support of casting out demons include Acts 19 and Luke 4.
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Christian ministry does not involve casting out demons.
Christian ministry does not involve casting out demons.
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Peter Wagner identifies three levels of spiritual warfare for ineffective ministry.
Peter Wagner identifies three levels of spiritual warfare for ineffective ministry.
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Understanding the definitions of spiritual warfare terminology is not important.
Understanding the definitions of spiritual warfare terminology is not important.
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Spiritual warfare is only applicable to individual Christians.
Spiritual warfare is only applicable to individual Christians.
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Three levels of spiritual warfare are widely recognized in Christian ministry.
Three levels of spiritual warfare are widely recognized in Christian ministry.
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Study Notes
The Spirit of Infirmity
- The term "spirit of infirmity" is used to describe a debilitating disease or sickness caused by a spirit.
- It does not necessarily imply constant demonic possession.
- The least that can be said is that the physical ailment was caused by an evil spirit.
Demon Possession and Healing
- Christ's healing of a woman with a spirit of infirmity was different from a case of demonic possession.
- He did not have to confront and drive out a demon, but simply declared her loosed from the bondage to that sickness.
Tragic Situations and Demon Deliverance
- There have been tragic situations associated with demon deliverance, such as the murder of a wife in an all-night exorcism ritual and the unintentional killing of a mentally unstable woman during an exorcism attempt.
- These incidents highlight the dangers of attempting to deliver people from demons without proper biblical control.
The Term "Demonized"
- The term "demonized" is used to describe a believer who has been influenced by a demon, but it is an incommunicable concept that lacks clear definition.
- The term is used to allow for the idea of direct satanic involvement with a believer, while avoiding the concept of demon possession.
- Redefining the term "demonized" raises questions about the consistency of the redefinition and the biblical basis for it.
Paranoid Universe and Deliverance Ministry
- The deliverance ministry has created a paranoid universe, where the world is divided into two forces: the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness.
- This view sees believers as trapped in a world where they must constantly contend with demonic forces.
- The limits of demonic influence have been redefined, and demons are seen as being everywhere, even in the church and in believers.
Specific Identifying and Commanding of Demons
- The deliverance ministry involves specific identifying and commanding of demons, binding of Satan, and copying of Jesus' methodology.
- This approach is based on a misunderstanding of first-century sorcery, which relied on the use of powerful names, charms, and rituals.
- The use of powerful words and names in spiritual warfare puts it in the same category as witchcraft and sorcery.
Old Testament and Spiritual Warfare
- The Old Testament passage in 2 Kings 17 is used to illustrate the idea of breaking territorial bondage and occult power.
- However, this interpretation is based on a flawed understanding of the passage and its context.
- The passage is actually describing the worship of false gods and idolatry, rather than territorial bondage.
Spiritual Warfare and Worldviews
- The spiritual warfare movement often accuses Westerners of having a truncated worldview that excludes the spiritual realm.
- However, this accusation is based on a misunderstanding of Western philosophy and its relationship to biblical teaching.
- The spiritual warfare movement is creating a new body of vocabulary and terminology that can be confusing and lacks clear definitions.
Three Levels of Spiritual Warfare
- Peter Wagner identifies three levels of spiritual warfare: ground level, occult level, and strategic level.
- These levels involve different approaches to engaging in spiritual warfare, including casting out demons and breaking the hold on particular individuals.
- The concept of spiritual warfare and its levels raises questions about the biblical basis for this approach and its implications for effective ministry.
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Understanding the concept of spirit of infirmity in Christianity, its relation to demon possession and deliverance.
