If the Russian Orthodox priest was actually a believer, he could not have had a demon, unless I misunderstood your term 'demonized.' I take it you meant a demon possessed him at that point? That could not happen if he were actually a Christian because Christians have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. There is no room for demons.
There is no Scriptural basis for the term “Possession”. It is a Church tradition that has deceived many Believers into believing they can’t be harassed by unclean spirits.
I use the term “Demonized” because it is a more accurate description of what the Greek Manuscripts are discussing.
There are varying degrees of demonization and the control these spirits have over an individual is proportional to the amount and type of unrepentant sin present (sometimes children are affected based on their parents sin as well). And Christians/Believers most assuredly can have unresolved sin and suffer demonic attacks and enslavement as a consequence.
I hope that clarifies what I was talking about for you.
If the Russian Orthodox priest was actually a believer, he could not have had a demon, unless I misunderstood your term 'demonized.' I take it you meant a demon possessed him at that point? That could not happen if he were actually a Christian because Christians have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. There is no room for demons.
There is no Scriptural basis for the term “Possession”. It is a Church tradition that has deceived many Believers into believing they can’t be harassed by unclean spirits.
I use the term “Demonized” because it is a more accurate description of what the Greek Manuscripts are discussing.
There are varying degrees of demonization and the control these spirits have over an individual is proportional to the amount and type of unrepentant sin present (sometimes children are affected based on their parents sin as well). And Christians/Believers most assuredly can have unresolved sin and suffer demonic attacks and enslavement as a consequence.
I hope that clarifies what I was talking about for you.
God bless you! Have a great New Year!