Author Dr. James. A McBean. D.Th., MCC

Copyright © 2008 Library of Congress Washington.D.C.20559

Publisher: Revival Tract Ministries, Inc

T he prophets prophesy that there is coming a time when God is going to pour out his spirit upon all flesh. Numerous scriptures explain what will fallow when this outpouring of spirit takes places. In acts chapter two we saw it happen. The same power that was upon Jesus and all the prophets was now available to all that would come to Jesus and accept him as saviour and lord. This power and ability would equip these followers of Christ to do even greater work than what Christ himself had done. This takes Satan like a storm; Satan’s kingdom was now threatened. Before this he had only Jesus to worry about, now he have one hundred and twenty Jesus like people to worry about.

However, Satan knows that this was coming and prepares demons to mimic this outpouring experience. All those demons that Jesus was casting out of people were Satan pre-mimic of the Holy Spirit baptism that would come.

Sometime when the evil spirits take possessions of a person the person became invalid. This is when the possession went wrong.

Mark 9:17-24 (KJV) And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; [18] And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. [19] He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. [20] And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. [21] And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. [22] And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. [23] Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. [24] And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

VERY FEW VISABLE SIGN IF ANY CAN BE SEEN IN POSESS PEOPLE AGAIN.

Satan has finally worked out the bugs out of the system and few possess people show any visible sign of being possess. It is so perfect, that one of Satan servants can pastor a Christian church for ages, without even been detected. Only a person that has the gifts of discernments of spirits can actually know one of these possess people, and most of the time the people in the churches that have these gifts are not of the church aristocrats and not in places of authority in the church where their voices is of any importance.

HUNDRED AND THOUSAND OF PEOPLE IN CHURHES ARE BEING POSESS BY SATAN AND THINK IT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM THAT THEY ARE GETTING.

Not because a spirit confesses the name of Jesus, that does not mean that, that spirit is not of Satan origin.

1 John 4:2 (KJV) Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

Satan has learn a new trick since this scriptures was written. In those days it was so, but not any more. Satan has immediately take advantage of these verses and find a way to use it for his own purpose.

Some demons even preach Jesus.

Philip. 1:15-16 (KJV) Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: [16] The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

Acts 16:16-23 (KJV) And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: [17] The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. [18] And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. [19] And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, [20] And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, [21] And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. [22] And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. [23] And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely:

HOW TO KNOW A DEMONS POSESS CHRISTIANS.

If the person has and exercised spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues, prophesies, healings etc, etc, and having no fruits of the spirit he/ she is possess. If the person is religious, but hateful, prejudice, spiteful and backstabbing, he she does not have the genuine Holy Spirit. But are deceived.

THE GENUINE HOLY SPIRIT.

Matthew 7:15-20 (KJV) Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. [16] Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? [17] Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. [18] A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. [19] Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. [20] Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Galatians 5:22 (KJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Galatians 5:23 (KJV) Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Ephes. 5:9 (KJV) (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

1 Thes. 4:9 (KJV) But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

2 Cor. 11:13-15 (KJV) For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. [14] And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. [15] Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

2 Tim. 3:5 (KJV) Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

3 John 1:9-11 (KJV) I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. [10] Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. [11] Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE THE GIFTS OF DISERNMENT OF SPIRIT CAN KNOW POSESS PEOPLE.

1 Cor. 12:10 (KJV) To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

Joel 2:28 (KJV) And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

Acts 2:1-17 (KJV) And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. [3] And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. [4] And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. [5] And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. [6] Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. [7] And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? [8] And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? [9] Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, [10] Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, [11] Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. [12] And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? [13] Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. [14] But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words : [15] For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. [16] But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; [17] And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God,I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

John 14:12 (KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

1 Cor. 2:11 (KJV) For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

1 John 3:17 (KJV) But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

2 Thes. 3:10 (KJV) For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Col. 3:12 (KJV) Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Ten Facts about Demons (Luke 11:24-26):

1. They are unclean (Luke 11:24).

2. They can go out and come into the bodies of men (Luke 11:24-26).

3. They can walk (Luke 11:24).

4. They seek comfort (Luke 11:24).

5. They can talk (Luke 11:24).

6. They make decisions (Luke 11:24).

7. They distinguish between different places (Luke 11:24-26).

8. They seek fellowship and company with each other (Luke 11:26).

9. They are wicked (Luke 11:26).

10. They seek control of men (Luke 11:24-26).

Six Earmarks of a Manifestation of the Holy Spirit:

(1) A Christ-like spirit of love, patience, and faith in God

(2) Soberness and keenness of spirit vision

(3) Deep humility of heart and meekness of spirit, with a lion-like courage against sin, sickness,

poverty, disease, discouragement, failure, and everything else causing defeat in the Christian life

(4) Absolute clearness of the mental faculties and intelligent action in carrying out Biblical

instructions concerning known duty and personal life as a Christian (5) Freedom from faultfinding, surmising, whispering, and slander; and freedom from all the works of the flesh listed in Mark 7:19-21; Romans 1:24-32; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Galatians 5:19-21; Col. 3:5-10 (6) Freedom from any ignorance concerning the divine will. When one is moved upon to act quickly and urgently without knowing whether the act will glorify God or not, it is better to wait and pray until it is clear beyond all doubt that God approves such action. Always remember that 1 John 4:1 commands: "Try the spirits whether they are of God."

2. The nature of demons:

(1) They are evil (Judges 9:23; 1 Samuel 18:9-10).

(2) They are intelligent and wise (1 Kings 22:22-24; Acts 16:16).

(3) They are powerful (Mark 5:1-18).

(4) They are disembodied spirits (Rev. 16:13-16).

(5) They are not angels (Acts 23:8-9).

(6) They are not human, for they possess men and can be cast out (Matthew 10:8; Mark 16:17).

(7) They are individuals (Mark 16:9).

(8) They have knowledge (Matthew 8:29; Luke 4:41; Acts 19:15).

(9) They have faith (James 2:19).

(10) They have feelings (Matthew 8:29; Mark 5:7).

(11) They have fellowship (1 Cor. 10:20-21).

(12) They have doctrines (1 Tim. 4:1).

(13) They have wills (Matthew 12:43-45).

(14) They have miraculous powers (Rev. 16:13-16).

(15) They have emotions (Acts 8:7).

(16) They have desires (Matthew 8:28-31).

(17) They have other soul and spirit faculties.

3. The work of demons:

(1) They possess people and cause dumbness and deafness (Matthew 9:32-33; Mark 9:25) (2) Blindness (Matthew 12:22)

(3) Grievous vexation (Matthew 15:22)

(4) Lunacy and mania (Matthew 4:23-24; Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 5:1-18)

(5) Uncleanness (they are called unclean spirits 20 times; Luke 4:36)

(6) Supernatural strength (Mark 5:1-18)

(7) Suicide (Matthew 17:16; John 10:10)

(8) Convulsions (Mark 9:20)

(9) Lusts (John 8:44; Ephes. 2:1-3; 1 John 2:15-17)

(10) Counterfeit worship (Leviticus 17:7; Deut. 32:17; 2 Chron. 11:15; Psalm 106:37; 1 Cor. 10:20; Rev. 9:20)

(11) Error (1 John 4:1-6; 1 Tim. 4:1)

(12) Sicknesses and diseases (Matthew 4:23-24; Acts 10:38)

(13) Torments (Matthew 4:23-24; Matthew 15:22)

(14) Deceptions (1 Tim. 4:1-2; 1 John 4:1-6) (15) Lying (1 Kings 22:21-24) (16) Enchantments and witchcraft (2 Chron. 33:6) (17) Heresies (1 Tim. 4:1) (18) Wickedness (Luke 11:26)

(19) Fear (2 Tim. 1:7) (20) Love of the world (1 John 2:15-17; 1 Cor. 2:12) (21) Bondage (Romans 8:15) (22) Discord (1 Kings 22:21-24; Matthew 13:36-43) (23) Violence (Matthew 17:15) (24) Betrayals (John 13:2; 1 Kings 22:21-23)

(25) Oppression (Acts 10:38) (26) Sin (John 8:44; 1 John 3:8) (27) Persecution (1 Peter 5:8; Rev. 2:10) (28) Jealousy (1 Samuel 16:14; 1 Samuel 18:8-10) (29) False prophecy (1 Samuel 18:8-10; 1 Kings 22:21-24) (30) Every other evil they possibly can, to work against man and God.

4. The abilities of demons:

(1) They can teach (1 Tim. 4:1). (2) They can steal (Matthew 13:19; Luke 8:12). (3) They can fight (Ephes. 4:27; Ephes. 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8). (4) The can become fierce and wrathful (Matthew 8:28; Rev. 12:12).

(5) They can tell fortunes (Leviticus 20:27; Acts 16:16). (6) They can be friendly (they are called familiar spirits 16 times; Leviticus 20:6,27). (7) They go out and come back into people as they will, unless cast out and rejected (Matthew 12:43-45). (8) They travel (1 Kings 22:21-24; Mark 5:7,12).

(9) They speak (Mark 1:34; Mark 5:12; Acts 8:7). (10) They imitate the departed dead (2 Samuel 28:3-9; 1 Chron. 10:13; Isaiah 8:19; Deut. 18:11). (11) They can do many other things when in possession of bodies.

5. They are called:

(1) Devils (Mark 16:17) (2) Familiar spirits (Leviticus 20:6) (3) Unclean spirits (Mark 1:27) (4) Evil spirits (Luke 7:21) (5) Seducing spirits (1 Tim. 4:1). (6)

6. General facts about demons:

(1) They are subject to Christ and made subject to believers by the atonement, the name of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 8:16-17; Matthew 12:28; Mark 16:17; Luke 10:17; Acts 19:15). (2) Thousands of them can enter into and take possession of one man at the same time (Mark 5:9). (3) They must be discerned, tested, resisted, and rejected by believers (1 John 4:1-6; 1 Cor. 12:10; Ephes. 4:27; Ephes. 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8-9).

(4) They have more than ordinary intelligence (Matthew 8:29). (5) Their rightful place is in the abyss (Luke 8:31; Rev. 9:1-21). (6) They have personality (Luke 8:26-33). (7) They are disembodied (Matthew 12:43-45). (8) They are Satan's emissaries (Matthew 12:26-29).

(9) They are numerous (Mark 5:9). (10) They can enter into and control both men and animals (Mark 5:1-18), and they seek embodiment (Matthew 12:43-45; Luke 8:32). (11) Demon possession and demon influence are different (cp. Matthew 4:23-24 with Matthew 16:21-23). (12) Demons know their fate (Matthew 8:31-32) and recognize those who have power over them (Acts 19:13-17). (13) They fear God (James 2:19).

(14) They inflict physical maladies (Matthew 12:22; Matthew 17:15-18). (15) They wage war on saints (Ephes. 6:10-18). (16) They influence men (1 Tim. 4:1-5; 2 Peter 2:10-12). (17) All unbelievers are more or less in league with them (Ephes. 2:1-3). (18) The only resources against them are prayer and the whole armor of God (Matthew 17:21; Ephes. 6:10-18).

(19) There are demon spirits for every sickness, unholy trait, and doctrinal error known among people. (20) They must be cast out or resisted in order to experience relief from them. 7. Traffic with demon spirits is forbidden in both testaments (Leviticus 19:31; Leviticus 20:6; Deut. 18:10; 1 Chron. 10:13-14; Isaiah 8:19; Luke 4:41; Acts 16:16; 1 Tim. 4:1-5; 2 Peter 2:1-3; 1 John 4:1-6).