illness – Bible Q

Can demon tattoos cause demon possession or other bad things to happen?

Answered by BibleQ . June 13, 2010 - 3:59 pm 1

Some bad things can happen as a result of tattoos (e.g., infection or hepatitis), but these can happen regardless of what is illustrated by the tattoo. In fact, tattoos of any sort are probably best avoided. See “What does the Bible say about tattoos?” When the Bible talks about “demon possession”, it refers to illnesses that […]

Do you think that Jesus cares about struggles like anorexia?

Answered by BibleQ . May 20, 2010 - 1:34 am

Yes, I have no doubt that Jesus cares. In the gospels we read that Jesus was moved with compassion when he saw the sick and suffering (cf. Matthew 14:14). Please don’t think that your suffering is too trivial for Jesus to care, or that it is not worth praying about.

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

Answered by BibleQ . 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 BibleQ . 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 […]

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Can demon tattoos cause demon possession or other bad things to happen?

Do you think that Jesus cares about struggles like anorexia?

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

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

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