Notes + Questions: Jesus' Authority: Over Demons

Introduction: 

Oneism - 

Oneism is defined as the worship of creation where all is one when creation is worshipped and served as divine. In Oneism all distinctions are eliminated and through enlightenment, Oneism proclaims that man also is divine. 

Twoism -

Twoism is defined as the worship of the divine Creator.

Naturalism -  

Naturalism in philosophy is a theory that relates the scientific method to philosophy by affirming that all beings and events in the universe (whatever their inherent character may be) are natural. Consequently, all knowledge of the universe falls within the pale of scientific investigation.

Spiritual Relativism - 

There are spirits and you are free to experiment with them.

Kingdom of God - 

Reversal of all that has gone wrong and the restoration of all things. 

Jesus has come to establish the kingdom of God - healing the sick, casting out demons, restoring justice, and turning the people back to God.

Who is Satan? 

• Accuser - Revelation 12:10

• Adversary - 1 Peter 5:8 

• Destroyer - Revelation 9:11

• Deceiver - Revelation 12:9

• Liar - John 8:44

• Tempter - 1 Thessalonians 3:5

• Murderer - John 8:44

• Evil One - Matthew 13:28-29

• Enemy - Matthew 13:25,28

• Great Dragon - Revelation 12:4

• Old serpent - Revelation 20:2

• Prince of this world - John 16:11

• God of this age - 2 Corinthians 4:4

• Prince of the power of the air - Ephesians 2:2

What are demons? 

• Fallen Angels?

• Disembodied spirits of the Nephilim?

Ordinary and Extraordinary Demonic: 

Influence - Oppression - Possession

• Lies

• Deception

• Accusation

• Fear

• Unforgiveness

• Questioning the Character of God

• Bitterness

• Murder

The Schemes of the Devil 

• Ephesians 6:11

• 2 Corinthians 2:11

Giving the Devil a Foothold

• Unconfessed Sin

• Sexual Immorality

• Drugs

• Abuse

• Bitterness

• Dabbling in the Occult

Our Hope is in the Victorious Son of God - Jesus Christ: 

• Colossians 2:15

• Hebrews 2:14

• 2 Thessalonians 2:8

• Revelation 20:10

• Revelation 12:10

Community Group Questions

1. What are your takeaways from the sermon? Are these new concepts for you?

2. Discuss the ways in which we see the ordinary and extraordinary demonic influence in our world and our lives. 

3. Can you think of ways in which you have opened yourself to demonic influence?

4. Pray for each other that Jesus the Son of God would set you free. 

 - confess your sins

 - forgive those who have sinned against you 

 - retract any permission for the evil one you may have granted 

 - ask Jesus to set you free