Based on texts taken out of context and used as pretexts, it has become increasingly common for Christians to suppose that they are victims of generational curses. As such, they suppose they have inherited demons ranging from anger to alcoholism, from laziness to lust. Closer examination, however, demonstrates this notion to be seriously flawed. First, [...]
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Jan
10
Why is Satan called “the god of this age”?
In the Bible Satan is called “the god of this age” (2 Corinthians 4:4) and “the prince of this world” (John 12:31; 16:11), which begs the question: In what sense is Satan a god and a prince? First, Satan is not God’s equal. Rather, according to Scripture, Satan is a finite, created being (Colossians 1:16). [...]
Dec
29
Did demons have sexual relations with women in Genesis 6:4?
Genesis 6:4 is one of the most controversial passages in the Bible. As with any difficult section of Scripture, it has been open to a wide variety of interpretations. It is my conviction however, that those who hold consistently to a biblical worldview must reject the notion that women and demons can engage in sexual relations. [...]
Dec
29
Is Satan always the cause of sickness?
If you tune into Christian television on virtually any given day you can hear faith healers screaming at satanic spirits of sicknesses ranging from asthma to arthritis. But is Satan really behind every sickness? First, while Scripture makes it clear that Satan is often the agent of sickness, he is not always the author of [...]
Dec
29
Does Satan have access to our minds?
While we would greatly overestimate Satan’s power by supposing that he can interact directly with us in a physical sense, an equal and opposite error would be to suppose that he does not have access to our minds. First, while Satan cannot read our minds he can influence our thoughts. Thus, the Bible instructs us [...]
Jun
11
Does Satan Have Access to Our Minds?
This article first appeared in the Ask Hank column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 27, number 5 (2004). For further information or to subscribe to the Christian Research Journal go to: http://www.equip.org “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. [...]
Jun
10
What is Spiritual Warfare?
This statement is based on questions frequently asked on the Bible Answer Man radio show hosted by CRI president Hank Hanegraaff. This question first appeared in the Questions and Answers Column of the November 1999 issue of the Christian Research Report. For further information go to: http://www.equip.org C. S. Lewis cautioned against both imagining a [...]
Jun
10
Territorial Spirits and Spiritual Warfare: A Biblical Perspective
Larry Lea’s first highly publicized spiritual warfare event at Candlestick Park in 1990 had as one of its goals the expulsion of “territorial spirits” from San Francisco. Going beyond the idea that specific demons are given responsibility in the oppression of individuals, the doctrine of “territorial spirits” maintains that demons are also over geographical areas, [...]
Jun
10
Spiritual Warfare- God’s Way
This article first appeared in the From the Editor column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 25, number 3 (2003). For further information or to subscribe to the Christian Research Journal go to: http://www.equip.org Hank Hanegraaff has done it again. After first providing an extremely concise, accessible, and engaging treatment of prayer (The Prayer of [...]
Apr
16
An Examination of the Teachings of Bob Larson
This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 24, number 2 (2002). For further information or to subscribe to the Christian Research Journal go to: http://www.equip.org BOB LARSON- SYNOPSIS For many years, the Christian Research Institute has warned believers about a massive shift occurring within the contemporary church. Sadly, many believers are being [...]
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