by Dr. Charles L Feinberg
DEMONIC ACTIVITY
I T would be impossible to consider the subject of the rise in mental illness in these latter days without realizing the third important and fundamental reason which is the rise of demonic activity. We need to un derscore the fact, however, that all mental illness is not traceable to de mons. Sickness of the mind may have a physical basis. The Scripture reveals a kingdom of demons with Satan at the head of it. Our Lord Jesus spoke of this in Matthew 12:22-26 where one who was blind was brought to Him. The Pharisees accused the Saviour of casting out demons in the power of Beelzebub or Satan. Jesus knew their thoughts, of course, and openly re buked them. It was clear to any dis cerning person that Satan would never work against himself. Yes, Christ made it eminently clear that Satan is ruler of a great kingdom (Mark 3:22-24). In His coming to this earth, the Lord “triumphed openly” over the evil principalities (Col. 2:13-15). It is interesting to note that de mons are careful students of Chris- tology, understanding matters of prophecy and eschatology. They knew the truth of the end times asking the Saviour, “Hast thou come to judge us before our time?” They know that Christ is going to be Judge of angels, Satan and the de mons, as well as wicked men. Some have wondered why there were so many cases of demon posses sion in the time of Christ. Satan had raised and mustered all of his forces against Him. Marshalling all of his phalanxes and devilish divisions, he arrayed them against the Lord Jesus Christ. They were defeated, of course. The Lord wants us to use
His power to defeat them in our own day. Revelation 16 tells us why, during the time of the battle of Armaged don, it is going to be such a terrify ing experience. The reason is due to the demons who will be actively at work (Rev. 16:12 ff). Here the de mons gather the godless nations of the earth to a confederacy against God. This has also been prophesied in Psalm 2. We see the signs of working demons. Even today we have reports from various parts of the world as missionaries confirm the strange and tremendous powers of demons over heathen men and wom en. Our ambassadors of the cross are out on the “front lines” of Satan’s dominion and vitally need our prayers.
Mr. Terry Rose, Biota graduate and member of the faculty serving as freshman counselor, checks over the transcription in Braille of a recent issue of the Biola BROADCASTER. Mr. Rose was blinded during the Korean conflict. His life and testimony for Christ has been a tremendous testimony to students. We thank the Lord for fhe dedication of Christian Brail- lists who have made it possible for those who are blind to read our monthly publication.
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