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hierarchy and
types
Evil spirits operate in an organized force of powers
against BELIEVERS
These spirits are theelohimthat form God's council. They were appointed
by God to rule the gentile nations, whereas God took it upon himself to rule
Israel. Theelohimwere worshipped by the gentile nations as gods beside
God Almighty himself. Some of their names are mentioned in the Bible, such
as Baal, Marduk, Molech, Astarte and Dagon. There are 70 thrones in all,
including the good spirits and the evil spirits. Satan himself is also reckoned
in theelohim.
"The Most High assigned nations their lands; he determined where peoples
should live. He assigned to each nation a heavenly being, but Jacob's
descendants he chose for himself."(Deu 32:8-9 GNB)
Most of theelohimare loyal to God, but a third of them are following Satan.
2. Dominions
"Dominions
3. Principalities
Principalities
3. Principalities
"The angel said to me, "Daniel, God loves you. Stand up and listen carefully
to what I am going to say. I have been sent to you." When he had said this, I
stood up, still trembling. Then he said, "Daniel, don't be afraid. God has
heard your prayers ever since the first day you decided to humble yourself in
order to gain understanding. I have come in answer to your prayer. The
angel prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then
Michael, one of the chief angels, came to help me, because I had been left
there alone in Persia." (Dan 10:11-13 GNB)
4.Powers
The powers are the evil spirits ruling provinces or counties. They infiltrate
provincial governments and influence legislation on that level.
The rulers of darkness are evil spirits ruling cities and towns. They would
work in municipalities and local churches, trying to make their doctrines
accepted by the city leaders.
High places in the Old Testament are were where worship was carried out.
These are the evil spirits targeting ordinary people with the aim of
tormenting or possessing them.
Unclean spirits afflict the mind and the soul of man. They are responsible for
unclean thoughts, immoral acts, depression, oppression and possession. When
Satan controls individuals with unclean spirits, he can also operate in all spheres
where those individuals are active.
"And when He had called toHimHis twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean
spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease." (Mat 10:1
MKJV)
"When the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, he walks through dry places seeking rest,
and finds none." (Mat 12:43 MKJV)
"And in their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, saying,
Whatisto us and to You, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know You, who
You are, the Holy One of God. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Be quiet, and come out of him.
And the unclean spirit, convulsing him, and crying with a loud voice, he came out of him.
They all were amazed, so as to question among themselves, saying, What is this? What new
doctrineisthis? For He even commands the unclean spirits with authority, and they obey
Him." (Mar 1:23-27 MKJV)
Lying spirits
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Deaf-and-dumb spirits
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"And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen
years, and she was bowed together and was not able to be completely erect."
(Luk 13:11 MKJV)
"Then one who had been demon-possessed was brought to Him, blind and
dumb. And He healed him, so much so that the blind and dumb one both
spoke and saw." (Mat 12:22 MKJV)
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Evil
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Spirits