What are Demons?

by | Bible & Theology, Enchantment, Worldview

We frequently think of demons as fallen angels, but the biblical record is more complicated than that. This article surveys the biblical texts dealing with the malevolent beings in the invisible world and gives some thoughts on how we should respond to the reality of their existence.

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