Leslie,
It appears from Scripture and from subsequent history that angels and demons act in the affairs of the world. The difference in their operation is that Christ came to "destroy the works of the devil", and to make all nations His disciples (see Matthew 28). Christ has bound the strongman, and is spoiling his household. I think this is an ongoing activity until every knee bows and every tongue confesses.
Cheers,
Adam Quote:
Originally Posted by Leslie  Obviously there is illusion and deception by those who profit from these things. However, is there also evidence of reality in occult ritual or is it all merely illusionary? I've been reading John Warwick Montgomery's Principalities and Powers. His has credentials as a Christian apologist (of the evidential stripe) and thinks that there is reality at some times, in some cases.
A scriptural related question is whether the Egyptian magicians actually did what they seemed to do or if it was illusory and deceptive. |
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Adam Brink, Livermore, California
Grace Church of Pleasanton, PCA
He who was punishable by death under the judicial law, is punishable by death still; and he who was not punished by death then, is not to be punished by death now.
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