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How do demons gain access to people? – a talk with Steve Dabbs


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Demons are disembodied spirits who have rebelled against God. Yes, demons are real, and their work is alive and well.
If youre human, and especially if youre a follower of Christ, they hate you.
We sometimes hear about about demon possession, but mostly in movies or horror stories. A more accurate word is demonization, and it can happen to varying degrees. But how do they gain access to people? And how can we demon-proof our lives?
This episode is a talk with Steve Dabbs, author of When Demons Surface: True Stories of Spiritual Warfare and what the Bible Says about Confronting the Darkness. We talk about demons and spiritual warfare, the doorways people open which give permission for the demonic to function in their lives, and how to live free and victoriously with Christ.
Steve is a retired senior military chaplain with over 35 years of expertise in pastoral care and leadership. He talks about his own supernatural experiences, including personal attacks. He also has years of experiencing helping people be delivered from demonization. Were all experiencing spiritual warfare whether we realize it or not, he says.
You can listen to our conversation below. You can also watch our talk on YouTube. Underneath you can find links to Steves book and website.
Here are the main questions that guide our talk:
Dealing with demons doesnt seem to be something people eagerly sign up for. Can you explain how you got involved in this?
Some/many of our listeners havent been taught much about the demonic realm. Many will be quite skeptical. As Christians today, why should we be more open to this?
How do demons gain access to people? Can you explain some of the doorways?
If something is going on in your life, how do you know if its demonic in origin?
What is the most effective way to steer clear of (or combat) demonic influence in our lives?
Brothers and sisters, if you think youre living in a playground when youre really in a battleground, youre going to be caught off guard time and time again. Lets live with both eyes open. Lets also live without fear under the Lordship of Christ.
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