So what is a demon?
The English dictionary defines a demon as an "evil spirit", "a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin".
So what is an angel?
The English Dictionary defines an angel as a" spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God, conventionally represented in human form with wings and a long robe."
(Ezekiel 28:12-19) talks about Lucifer being cast down from heaven because of the trying to come up against God and also because of taking on the form of a serpent in the Garden of Eden to deceive Eve.
Demons as we call them are simply "evil spirits" residing here on Earth. They are not the angels that fell along with Lucifer. When we die I believe that our spirits roam the Earth until the day of Judgment upon where God will open the book of Life to judge us according to our deeds. I do not believe those spirits wait in purgatory as the Catholics believe.
We all have guardian angels who God allows to protect those who believe in him while we are here on Earth. (Psalm 91:11) "For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."
Those angels guard us from the evil spirits who we call demons that want to attack us and cause us to go to hell with them on judgment day. Demons are not Angels.
They are the evil spirits of once people walking the Earth.
This is why the man in the bible who was possessed by evil spirits said they were Legion meaning many had inhabited his body. (Mark 5:9) "And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many."
The scripture never refers to them as angels inhabiting the body.
The scripture also states how if you do bad seven more "spirits" will come back greater than before.
Its called possession because an evil spirit has taken control of the body.
Its called possession because an evil spirit has taken control of the body.
(Matthew 12:45) "Then it goes and takes with it seven other "spirits" more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation."
These demons as we call them which are actually evil spirits can be cast out by Gods chosen disciples. Many are called but only few are chosen to do this work. (Matt 22:14)
There is no purgatory as the Catholics believe based off the scripture that speaks of a gulf being between the Rich King and Lazarus. That gulf existed from the beginning of creation as discussed in Genesis 1:6 referring to a separation between the two places so that one could not cross over into the other.
So if our souls went to hell or heaven when we died then we would not be able to cross over from one to the other. Instead I believe strongly that our flesh dies in the ground and our spirits roam the earth until the day of Judgment.
If we think logically by reading the word. Why would God send you to hell or heaven when you die and then turn right around and bring you out of those places to only just send you back on Judgment day?! In other words, I will remove you out of hell to tell you that you belong in hell?? We have to think when we read the word and not often follow the traditions of man.
When you die. Your flesh returns to the ground and your spirit resides among the Earth until the day of Judgment. This is why people call them ghost. They are simply seeing spirits that have nowhere else to go so they reside in familiar places like homes or hospitals or even follow around their loved ones. Which many call "haunting".
Think if you died and you had nothing else to do. You would probably hang around places that brought memories of your former life to you. You would even hang around and watch your loved ones. Hence that feeling of thinking someone is watching you or feeling a coolness near your arm or neck.
Then there are "evil spirits' those we call "demons" who are angry about their death and wish to seek revenge on others. So they do the evil works as workmanship for Lucifer and his angels. Remember Lucifer is all about getting revenge on us the human beings that God loved so much. So these evil spirits join in with him to carry out that revenge.
The fallen angels have been known to walk among us wearing Dark Cloaks that cover them.
The dark cloak worn by the Fallen Angels is a way to walk among us and remain hidden because we are not allowed to see their faces. Many even take on human form when they are seen but you are just unaware unless God reveals them to you. (Hebrews 13:2)
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unaware".
Those who are true prophets have seen them & had no idea what or who they were. They often just stand beside your bed to watch you and to scare you away from the ministry. When they come, its usually at the late hours of the night around 2am and you are awakened from your sleep and you can see them but not move from your bed. There is a shortness of breath as it seems the air around you thins out. When you call on Jesus....they release you and vanish. Many speak of this state as being "sleep paralysis" because there is no true understanding of what is happening. Some can see them and then there are those who simply can just feel their presence but are not gifted to see them.
Some think these are Death Angels or a Grim Reaper because of the dark hooded cloaks. There is only one Death Angel whom Jesus took the keys from when he died & was resurrected. (Revelation 1:18)
"I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of (death)." The angel of Death is also spoke of in Revelation 20:14. "Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire."
Lucifer whose name is found in (Isaiah 14:12) walks the Earth seeking out those who choose to do the will of God.
(Job 1:7) "And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it."
His fallen angels (Jude 1:6) walk the Earth beside him in search to destroy all of the messengers of Christ Jesus. They all together under Lucifer's guidance succeed only with the help of the followers who are the evil spirits that we call "demons".
(1Peter 5:8)"Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."
(Rev 12:7)"And there was war in heaven, Michael and his angels waging war with the dragon. The dragon and his angels waged war, and they were not strong enough, and there was no longer a place found for them in heaven"
The fallen angels are very powerful which is why God's chosen people are given power to defeat them with the word. This is why Jesus sent the Holy ghost to inhabit those who desire to receive it and after they receive power (Acts 1:8) "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; upon receiving this power you are then able to fight these angels and evil spirits.
Resist the devil and he will flee.
There is a spiritual warfare going on. The angels of the Lord are battling everyday to keep us who believe in God protected. (Ephesians 6:12 " For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
This is a lot of information to receive but this understanding that I received was shared to help those who are ministering for the Lord to have knowledge to know what you are fighting up against. It is for you to know and identify what you are battling. We can't defeat these fallen angels, these demonic forces or Lucifer by ourselves because we are not strong alone. When we receive the gift of the Holy ghost we gain the power needed to defeat them.
They are working very hard to drag many down with them. (Revelation 20:15)
In the end they want you all to be cast into the Lake of Fire. The angels take on many forms to deceive you and the evil spirits inhabit many to deceive you. You need the Holy ghost to help you and this is why it was given to the disciples and the same gift is for you and your family.
Ephesians 6:13 "Wherefore take unto you the whole amour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."
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