Demonic Faith - 10/4/09am

James 2:19 -Even the demons believe that there is one God

Demons Believe in Christ

Matthew 8:28-33 -Jesus is recognized as the Son of God by demons
Mark 1:32-34 -The demons knew who Jesus was
Luke 4:31-37 -Jesus is called the Holy One of God by a demon

Demons Believe and Submit to Christ’s Authority

Matthew 8:16-17 -Jesus casts out demons
Matthew 5:13-19 -Apostles given authority to cast out demons
Luke 11:14-26 -Jesus was using the authority of God, which the demons heeded because it was stronger

Faith that is in Common with Demonic Faith

James 2:14-26 -Faith without works is dead

Profitless Faith (v 16)
Matthew 25:14-30 -The unprofitable servant

Dead Faith (v 17)
Romans 6:1-22 -Must be dead to sin, alive to God

Unseen Faith (v 18)
Matthew 7:15-20 -By their fruits you shall know them

Unperfected Faith (v 22)
Hebrews 5:12-6:3 -Go on to perfection

Unjustifiable Faith (v 24)
Galatians 2:6-17 -A faith in Christ that justifies