Sermon Tone Analysis

What are they anyway?

Fallen Angels who rebelled against God- likely with and at the same time as Satan

Satan is the Prince (ruler of Demons)-

Both Angels and Demons are referred to as having the similar if not the same hierarchy, ranks- ,

What Power do they have?

Mark 5:

Strength: Stronger than Man, but weaker and submissive to Christ

Satan- Jesus

Angels-demons

Stronger than Man, weaker and submissive to Jesus

Intelligence: They know who Jesus is, that they will ultimately be defeated.

They have a plan and can think and make decisions (Mark 5)

They know who Jesus is and that they ultimately will be defeated

Presence:

Not contained to human elements of space- living inside humans and animals

Also since they have existed for all of human history they have seen and experienced lots

Localized not everywhere present

Not onmipresent, localized

What do they do?

In the NT demons are explicitly stated or implied to do there following:

Oppose God’s Plan- , Rev 16:13-16

Promote idolatry- 1 Cor 10:20

Deny that Jesus is God-1 John 4:1-4

Promote salvation by works- :3-4

Promote doctrines and worldviews opposed to God- :1-3

Inflict disease and mental disorders- Lots (, )

Preform false signs and wonders-

What does this mean for my life?

Demons have real power( the great power of Angels) except that is opposed to the work of Christ, but their power and work pales in comparison to the power of God, the indwelt Holy Spirit and the risen Christ who overcame the dominion of satan, sin and darkness

Nothing including demons can separate us from the love of Christ

The Reality of Demons should encourage is to engage the world with the gospel-