The Bible differentiates between demonic oppression, an external spiritual attack that can cause emotional or physical distress, and possession, which implies internal control by a spirit. While the Bible shows Jesus healing people from affliction, a believer cannot be truly possessed by demons because the Holy Spirit resides within them, though they can be oppressed through gateways like unforgiveness or unrepentant sin.Deliverance from oppression comes through relying on God's power, spiritual discipline, and closing avenues to the enemy.