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Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Kingrefreshed: 9:57am On Oct 03, 2021
greencard:
Is it possible for a Christian who is born again to get possessed by demon?





Can you feel comfortable in a furnace??
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Bastard1stborn: 9:57am On Oct 03, 2021
okaforlazarus90:

Oga, no use grammar confuse yourself. Just say yes.


It's another simple way to explain. Another person can explain without using grammatic formula.

But I understand him better this way.
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Dtruthspeaker: 9:58am On Oct 03, 2021
peggywebbs:
Instead of sounding amazed and abusive at the same time. Why not educate yourself by doing your research on exorcism. You can be curious enough to explore the deliverance ministry and learn something.

We are at constant war against powers and principalities. Even the bible still mentions that those who have been delivered should still go through cleansing if not the demon will reinforce and occupy their original home in thousands.

So Mathew 12: 43-45, or 2 Corinthians 6:14 or John 1:5-9, do not tell you that That Christ is incompatible with demons?

Demons only invade a person who does not have Christ in them
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Bastard1stborn: 9:58am On Oct 03, 2021
Kingrefreshed:



Can you feel comfortable in a furnace??


What are saying?

Spiritually or physically?
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by okaforlazarus90(m): 10:01am On Oct 03, 2021
Bastard1stborn:



It's another simple way to explain. Another person can explain without using grammatic formula.

But I understand him better this way.
OK. If you say so
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Dtruthspeaker: 10:03am On Oct 03, 2021
Bastard1stborn:

You are not mad but you don't know anything. If you do, you will realize we are made up of these duo spirits of good and bad.

They both lives in us. You will choose the one to path with. A pastor today can be an armed robber tomorrow. A serial killer today can become the next General overseer of RCCG

The topic is about demons not their evil father Satan, who successfully entered into man because Eve Absorbed him and got Adam to do the same.

So I know and understand why we have double spirits in us.

But demons are a different set of evil spirits who can not easily enter a man UNLESS the man is "Available"!
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by sonofElElyon: 10:03am On Oct 03, 2021
greencard:
Is it possible for a Christian who is born again to get possessed by demon?




A Christian can't be possessed but can be obsessed and oppressed. Demons possess, oppress and obsess

If a person is not "filled with and fully yielded to the Holy Spirit", unyielded and "unbroken" areas can be occupied by demons..

You think a christian can't have the spirit of lust What about the spirit of immorality Or a lying spirit

Note clearly that the mind and body of an unbroken or weak christian can be attacked by demons.. it is the spirit of a true born again christian that can't be possessed.. that's why a christian who doesn't assert his covenant rights can have the spirit of infirmity... Also there are spirits of obsession that make a person obsessed with a thought or desire until he / she acts on those desires and thoughts..
Why do you think Paul spoke about "casting down imaginations and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ"

"Be sober, be vigilant..."
"We wrestle not against flesh and blood. "

Shalom !!!

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Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by peggywebbs(f): 10:05am On Oct 03, 2021
You see the problem I have with you? It's not that you don't read the bible enough. It's because you are closed minded to the things of God. Every conversation is a bible debate and you ignore the reality of what you see.

You remind me of the doubting Thomas. Because you have not seen, so you don't believe. Like I said, unless you explore the deliverance ministry, you can't really argue out the reality of things. In fact quote Genesis to Revelation.
It won't change the fact that if you are open to sin, even just one minor sin, the Devil can take that opportunity to penetrate. Like I said, if you really want to know the truth, go and do deep research into the deliverance ministry and don't just come here for a verbal debate.

Dtruthspeaker:


So Mathew 12: 43-45, or 2 Corinthians 6:14 or John 1:5-9, do not tell you that That Christ is incompatible with demons?

Demons only invade a person who does not have Christ in them

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Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Bastard1stborn: 10:08am On Oct 03, 2021
Dtruthspeaker:


The topic is about demons not their evil father Satan, who successfully entered into man because Eve Absorbed him and got Adam to do the same.

So I know and understand why we have double spirits in us.

But demons are a different set of evil spirits who can not easily enter a man UNLESS the man is "Available"!


Demons can enter, we are humans. We were born by sin, raised in sins and dwell in sinful world.

It when the demon find it hard to manipulate, control or decide against your will that he leaves.

It is what it is, different demons for every occurrences and thoughts of man
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Kingrefreshed: 10:09am On Oct 03, 2021
Bastard1stborn:



What are saying?

Spiritually or physically?

The spiritual is the representation of the Physical. The physical is the aftermath of what already has happened in the spirit
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Bastard1stborn: 10:12am On Oct 03, 2021
Kingrefreshed:


The spiritual is the representation of the Physical. The physical is the aftermath of what already has happened in the spirit

You can feel comfortae in spiritual furnace. Even many men of God are chilling inside spiritual furnace.

Please to understand my comment very well before you reply. I use Sunday beg you
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by ebenice(m): 10:13am On Oct 03, 2021
christaddicted:
A born again christian cannot be possessed but can be demonized.

In Christendom, "possessed" & "demonized" are different.

There are times when Jesus rebuked one or two of His disciples because demonization.

Later abeg.
finally someone get it

There is a difference between demonize and demon possessed

Possession means they owned you

Demonize means they came in for a reason, whether legal ground thru(sin) or ancestral pattern
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Dtruthspeaker: 10:17am On Oct 03, 2021
Bastard1stborn:

Demons can enter, we are humans. We were born by sin, raised in sins and dwell in sinful world.

It when the demon find it hard to manipulate, control or decide against your will that he leaves.

It is what it is, different demons for every occurrences and thoughts of man

We are not talking about them entering BUT ABOUT LIVING IN THE SAME PLACE WITH CHRIST LIKE ROOMMATESP, WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE!
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Tobechuckwu(m): 10:17am On Oct 03, 2021
greencard:
Is it possible for a Christian who is born again to get possessed by demon?




Yes , a born again Christian can be possessed of a devil.

Can a born again Christian tell lies? If ur answer is yes then a born again Christian can be possessed.

Anybody u yield urself to rule over u shall be lord over you either to God or devil.

1 John 3 Vs 7 says he that do Righteousness is Righteous ,even as God is Righteous.

The Bible says he that sins is of the devil.
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by akokoniko: 10:19am On Oct 03, 2021
1 Samuel 16:14 KJ21

But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.

if you a Christian, filled with the holy spirit and you are not disciplined. you may fall into temptation and the evil spirit can enter you. that you are born again but have evil spirit inside of you before getting born again doesn't mean the evil spirit has left automatically. you still need to walk purely with GOD for it to go permanently.
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Nobody: 10:20am On Oct 03, 2021
Lamasta:
Demons tremble at your presence

What a mighty God we serve

Glory glory halleluyah

Everything written about You is great....

Demons are powerless before a spirit filled christian
Did you answer the question?
This is how you GUYs fail exam questions despite clearly stated instructions
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Tobechuckwu(m): 10:20am On Oct 03, 2021
Dtruthspeaker:


Ehen! Christ and demon will stay together in one person!

Wow, many are indeed mad!

The question is can a Born again Christian tell lies?
If the answer is yes, then a born again Christian can be possessed.

The issue is that the influence of the holy spirit in ur life reduces when u start yielding to the deeds of the flesh.

The Bible says he that sins is of the devil.
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Dtruthspeaker: 10:21am On Oct 03, 2021
peggywebbs:

You see the problem I have with you? It's not that you don't read the bible enough. It's because you are closed minded to the things of God. Every conversation is a bible debate and you ignore the reality of what you see.

You remind me of the doubting Thomas. Because you have not seen, so you don't believe. Like I said, unless you explore the deliverance ministry, you can't really argue out the reality of things. In fact quote Genesis to Revelation.
It won't change the fact that if you are open to sin, even just one minor sin, the Devil can take that opportunity to penetrate. Like I said, if you really want to know the truth, go and do deep research into the deliverance ministry and don't just come here for a verbal debate.


We are not talking about sin, BUT ABOUT CHRIST AND DEMONS LIVING TOGETHER IN A PERSON LIKE ROOMMATES, IS IMPOSSIBLE!
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by femi4: 10:21am On Oct 03, 2021
greencard:
Is it possible for a Christian who is born again to get possessed by demon?



No, the spirit of God has to depart from such person first. Light and darkness cannot be in the same abode
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by christaddicted: 10:24am On Oct 03, 2021
ebenice:
finally someone get it

There is a difference between demonize and demon possessed

Possession means they owned you

Demonize means they came in for a reason, whether legal ground thru sun or ancestry

On point
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Bastard1stborn: 10:24am On Oct 03, 2021
Dtruthspeaker:


We are not talking about them entering BUT ABOUT LIVING IN THE SAME PLACE WITH CHRIST LIKE ROOMMATESP, WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE!

If they enter, won't they live?

Na you no go give them chance to dwell for long by not listening or doing what will make your body accommodating for them. But if you want, they will stay bro
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by peggywebbs(f): 10:25am On Oct 03, 2021
Yes you are born of water and spirit. But you can still be corrupted.


2 Peter 2:20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.


You were told that your foolish desires will destroy you and that you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits. Let the Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person. You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy. We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth. Don't get so angry that you sin. Don't go to bed angry If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need. Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say. Don't make God's Spirit sad. The Spirit makes you sure that someday you will be free from your sins. Stop being bitter and angry and mad at others. Don't yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude. Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.
Ephesians 4:22‭-‬26‭, ‬28‭-‬32 CEV
https://bible.com/bible/392/eph.4.22-32.CEV


Even after you are born again, you still have a lot of work to do. Remember we are flesh and our human desires get in the way. So its still very possible to sin and be exposed to the vices of the devil.

tctrills:

Jesus explained that to be born again means to be born of water and the spirit. Possessed?

If one is born of the spirit of God, can he be
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Dtruthspeaker: 10:25am On Oct 03, 2021
Tobechuckwu:

The question is can a Born again Christian tell lies?

Different Question!

But just to touch and go! A Person who has become "Christ" knows that it is unnecessary to Lie for NO ONE CAN HARM HIM IF HE SPEAKS THE TRUTH, JUST AS CHRIST DID!
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Bastard1stborn: 10:26am On Oct 03, 2021
Seems Dtruthspeaker is here to whine us jare
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by akokoniko: 10:27am On Oct 03, 2021
KJ21

But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.

A born again can be posses by demon.
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Tobechuckwu(m): 10:30am On Oct 03, 2021
alBHAGDADI:

A born again Christian can never be possessed by demons. To understand why, you have to first understand what it means to be born again.

Remember, you were given birth to by your fleshy parents. But the day you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and believe you can never lose your salvation, that's the day you become born again. It means God has adopted you into his spiritual family. He has given birth to you, which is a new birth or a second birth hence the term born again.

John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

The verse above says God is a spirit. This means that what he gives birth to will be a spirit as well. Just as your parents are flesh, they gave birth to a flesh which is you. So, the moment you become born again, your spirit changes and is overtaken by the Holy Spirit of God which will now dwell inside of you. With the Holy Spirit inside of you, no foul spirit or demon can possess you, never. That's why a born again Christian can never run mad.

Sadly, false Pentecostal Churches preach that the moment you stop sinning, that's the moment you become born again, adding that once you sin, you stop being born again until you repent again. That is a lie. You become born again once you accept Jesus as your saviour and believe you can never lose your salvation. Once that happens, the Holy Spirit abides in you forever, whether you sin or not. If the Holy Spirit is in you and you sin, you will only be briefing him, which is not good, but he will never leave you because he's inside of you for a purpose which is to seal you unto the day Jesus returns to redeem you.

Ephesians 4:30 kjv
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.


However, demons can influence you. A person who operates under demonic influence can receive you into committing sin. That's why it is good to always put on the armour of God which is his word the Bible.


As a born again Christian, remember u still have to yield or submit urself to the things of God.

The Bible says to whom u yield urself to obey , his servant shall ye be either to God or to the flesh.

The influence of the holy spirit reduces once a Christian starts sinning nd can easily stop hearing from God, so he can easily be possessed of the devil.

Yes we are the Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, but 1 John 3 Vs 7 says Do not be deceived, he that do Righteousness is Righteous even as God is Righteous.

Once a Christian is not forever a Christian, u must work out ur own salvation.

Jesus told a parable of someone possessed of a devil nd delivered, he said the devil goes nd come back to check if d place is empty nd if found empty, the devil will bring 7 more stronger demons than him to occupy the place.

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Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Dtruthspeaker: 10:30am On Oct 03, 2021
Bastard1stborn:


If they enter, won't they live?

Na you no go give them chance to dwell for long by not listening or doing what will make your body accommodating for them. But if you want, they will stay bro

Is a visitor a resident or roommate?

The question question was about Roommateship and not about visitations.
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by peggywebbs(f): 10:31am On Oct 03, 2021
Dtruthspeaker:


We are not talking about sin, BUT ABOUT CHRIST AND DEMONS LIVING TOGETHER IN A PERSON LIKE ROOMMATES, IS
IMPOSSIBLE!

Yes it is still possible, when you sin you are still open to the vices of the devil. Having the Holy Spirit is like having a conscience, if you don't listen to the Holy Spirit and still sin, you grieve the Holy Spirit. You are very much going to be open to demonic manipulation.

If you are born again and you try to avoid sin, no you can't be possessed. Demons need legal authority to gain access. When you don't give them that authority with sin, they can't come in.


peggywebbs:
Yes you are born of water and spirit. But you can still be corrupted.


2 Peter 2:20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.


You were told that your foolish desires will destroy you and that you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits. Let the Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person. You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy. We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth. Don't get so angry that you sin. Don't go to bed angry If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need. Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say. Don't make God's Spirit sad. The Spirit makes you sure that someday you will be free from your sins. Stop being bitter and angry and mad at others. Don't yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude. Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.
Ephesians 4:22‭-‬26‭, ‬28‭-‬32 CEV
https://bible.com/bible/392/eph.4.22-32.CEV


Even after you are born again, you still have a lot of work to do. Remember we are flesh and our human desires get in the way. So its still very possible to sin and be exposed to the vices of the devil.

Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Tobechuckwu(m): 10:35am On Oct 03, 2021
Dtruthspeaker:


Different Question!

But just to touch and go! A Person who has become "Christ" knows that it is unnecessary to Lie for NO ONE CAN HARM HIM IF HE SPEAKS THE TRUTH, JUST AS CHRIST DID!


Yes, the truth is that d moment a born again Christian that with little lies, the influence of the holy ghost starts reducing.

The Bible says to whom u yield urself to obey, his servant shall u be either God or the flesh.

If u yield urself to obey the flesh, then he cañ be possessed of the devil

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Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by proffmykey(m): 10:46am On Oct 03, 2021
peggywebbs:
Yes it is very possible. You have to understand why people get possessed by spirits in the first place. I think sin is what leaves you open for evil spirits. Being born again does not make you sinless. I think we all sin and that is why we should every now and then cleanse our hearts. Ask for forgiveness and even sometimes do personal deliverance to keep ourselves clean so evil does not find a way.

It is not possible. The Holy Spirit and demons can dwell in the same place.



Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Dtruthspeaker: 10:50am On Oct 03, 2021
peggywebbs:


Yes it is still possible, when you sin you are still open to the vices of the devil. Having the Holy Spirit is like having a conscience, if you don't listen to the Holy Spirit and still sin, you grieve the Holy Spirit. You are very much going to be open to demonic manipulation...

See it, still fraudulent changing and adapting the question so that it can accommodate your sinfulness AND YOU ALL THINK GOD DOES NOT SEE THIS.

Continue to deceive yourself rather than be A New Creature who is like Christ!

Continue fabricating stupid defences which have never held up in any Court , even in the courts controlled by your same sinning men, it did not hold it is now before The Holy Court, you imagine it shall stand, in explaining why you are guilty of sin?

It's your weeping and gnashing e no go concern me.
Re: Can A Born Again Christian Be Possessed By Demon? by Kingrefreshed: 10:52am On Oct 03, 2021
Bastard1stborn:


You can feel comfortae in spiritual furnace. Even many men of God are chilling inside spiritual furnace.

Please to understand my comment very well before you reply. I use Sunday beg you

Are you a christian?

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