Jesus’ exorcism of the Gerasene Demoniac, wiki BACKGROUND: Greek had several terms that could describe a person undergoing divine or demonic possession, though the concepts often overlapped since spirits (daimones) were not always strictly categorized as benevolent or malevolent in pre-Christian contexts. Divine possession typically implied inspiration, ecstasy, or being filled with a god’s presence … Holiday Post Series: Divine/Demonic Possession and the Heart of Christianity

I noted previously that in Romans Paul has a dualistic interpretation of sin dealt with by Christ’s cross. On the one hand, we have substitutionary atonement to pay the fine for man’s transgressions. This balances the books, but what if someone keeps sinning? What is needed is a change/growth of moral disposition. Paul reckoned God … Breaking the Demonic Spell: A Twofold Interpretation of Sin in Christian Origins

In the bible faith is not primarily a set of beliefs.  We are told Demons too believe but are not saved.  Rather, it is a special kind of trust.  Jesus says faith can move mountains, which highlighted The Absurd because would Jesus not then move a mountain himself to drive the point home? The paragon … (CONCLUSION) What’s the Point of the Bible: What is Faith?  It’s not What you Think