Awitch-
As described in the Bible how Jesus and his disciples cast out demons, I have also taken part in that ministry, as have millions of other Christians around the world. It is not an unusual thing, or something considered “special”. In fact, Jesus commands that we go out and exercise the gifts of the Spirit to minister to others and edify the body of Christ as he did. This spiritual authority is given to all who accept the Lord and receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Jesus defeated Satan on the cross, but gave us the job of doing the “house cleaning” so-to-speak.
I have seen many who were tormented by demonic spirits set free. I have seen cancers and other ailments cured as a result of delivering someone of demonic spirits. If and when they do speak through a person’s mouth, sometimes they reveal information the individual would not have known. And no, chemicals do not impart this kind of knowledge and information into a persons mind. Nor do chemicals cause a female to speak in a man’s voice, or give them superhuman strength. Drugs may do this, but the people I know and prayed for do not take drugs. They are not insane or “possessed” either. These symptoms have happened only after we start the prayer session to help someone deal with a problem being instigated by demonic influence. I have seen glimpses of demons in places and houses that I have participated in blessing. I’ve have seen and dealt with ghosts as well. Mind you, I’m not trying to convince anyone, but simply share what I’ve experienced.
KCDAD- There is no direct scripture that says Satan was an angel that rebelled against God. But this is another topic that has a life of its own. I addressed this topic when I first joined this forum over a year ago, and it was extremely contentious. Tempers flared and the “flesh” often got in the way of a productive debate/discussion. It’s not something I want to go through again, but anyone can review what occurred in this forum’s archives. God is in complete control, but the “Luciferian” teachings imply otherwise.
In Revelations 12:10 says, “...for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Satan often tries to get at us with accusations before God so he can have his way with us. He will petition the Father for a right to do something. If Satan was an arch enemy of God that rebelled, then why would he petition the Lord for anything? As in the Book of Job, Satan stood before God in his throne room to report what he observed on the Earth. Doesn't seem like he was banished from God's presence. God used Satan's hand to draw out Job's imperfections to make him perfect.
We find in Luke 22:31 Jesus knew what Satan was up to. Jesus only knew things through the Holy Spirit. A plausible explanation is that Satan petitioned the Father for Peter, similar to what he did in the Book of Job. “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:[32] But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”