August 23, 2026 - Resist: Spiritual Warfare FAQs About Demon Possession — Baptist Bible Church

What does the Bible actually teach about demon possession, exorcism, and spiritual warfare? In this message from the Resist series, we examine these often-misunderstood subjects through the lens of Scripture. Rather than focusing on confronting demons, Scripture directs believers toward the ordinary means God has provided for spiritual victory: truth, righteousness, faith, prayer, the Word of God, and the Gospel.We will consider why Jesus cast out demons, what those miracles revealed about His authority as King, whether a Christian can be demon-possessed, and why the New Testament epistles never command believers to cast out demons. Ultimately, spiritual warfare is not about discovering secret formulas or confronting demonic powers—it is about standing firm in Christ and faithfully fighting sin through the means God has given us.Key takeaways: Jesus cast out demons to relieve suffering and demonstrate His authority.  Believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.  The New Testament emphasizes sanctification, not exorcism.  The Gospel is God’s power to set captives free. Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45; Matthew 10:7-8; John 17:15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:15; Ephesians 6:10-18.Keywords: spiritual warfare, demon possession, exorcism, biblical spiritual warfare, Ephesians 6CTA: Subscribe for weekly sermons from Baptist Bible Church.