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Does Matthew 12:43-45 show that demons are real?

Answered by . March 5, 2010 - 12:39 pm

Return of an Unclean Spirit Matt.12:43 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, but finds none. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order. 45 Then it goes […]

Where did the Legion of demons go after the pigs died in the water?

Answered by . December 28, 2009 - 6:38 am 29

The first step to answer this question is to try and establish what demon possession actually entailed. The short answer is that people of Jesus’ day understood demons to be the cause of otherwise unexplainable ailments (a belief they had inherited from other cultures).  For a more detailed analysis, please see the answer to this […]

Why do OT and NT teachings on demons appear to differ?

Answered by . November 23, 2009 - 2:39 pm

See also What is the difference between “unclean spirit” and “demon”? Why does OT and NT teaching on demons appear to differ? It is undeniable that there is a difference between the way the Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT) describe illness and disability: Exodus 4:11 Then the Lord said to [Moses], “Who has […]

Who or what is lilith?

Answered by . November 8, 2009 - 6:52 pm

There is a folklore that Adam had a wife called Lilith before Eve. Other myths have her as a night demon. In this answer, we explore what the Bible says about lilith, and what lilith means. Lilith in the Bible This word occurs once: Isaiah 34:13-15 Thorns shall grow over its strongholds, nettles and thistles […]