Amillennial interpreters understand the present church age as the Millennium and may explain today’s widespread deception as Satan’s brief release near its end. This allows them to place Revelation 20’s final rebellion in the present era rather than after a future thousand-year reign. Pastor Mike does not find that view persuasive. Revelation 20 describes a …
Demonic oppression is real, and Pastor Mike has prayed for people suffering from serious demonic influence. He does not, however, imitate ceremonial exorcisms, employ incantations, recite formulas, or address demons as though he possesses personal jurisdiction over them. Christ and his apostles directly commanded demons as part of their unique authority. The church is built …
Yes. Scripture presents demons as real fallen angels who oppose God’s work, tempt people, and seek to pull believers away from obedience. Christians can experience demonic influence, temptation, discouragement, or opposition. The traditional phrase “demon possession” can be misleading. The Gospel language describes demon-caused passivity in which a person is overpowered into behavior or speech …
Yes. A supernatural event is not automatically evidence that a religion or teacher represents God. Scripture says Satan and his servants can perform deceptive signs and wonders. Second Thessalonians describes the coming man of lawlessness using false signs and wonders. Revelation likewise portrays miraculous activity helping to draw the world into allegiance to the beast …
Revelation 12 describes a real restriction and judgment of Satan during the Tribulation. The language of being thrown down is literal in what it communicates, but Satan is a spiritual being rather than a physical body that falls and is injured. The passage concerns Satan’s location, access, and sphere of activity. Unlike God, Satan is …