These signs will accompany those who believe

[Iron Mountain Mark]

Jesus said, one of those signs that will accompany those that believe...they will cast out demons.
I know this topic can go one of two ways, either you have those looking for a demon under every rock or in every purse or in every person. Or we really don't perceive someone could have an evil spirit oppressing them or possessing them so instead we give them a diagnosis, medicate them or ostracize them as an irreconcilable problem . But what if we were a little more aware of this subject, could God use us to help deliver someone from the power of the devil.
I am by far an expert on this topic, but I put this video together of my experience with this as a believer.
What do you think about this topic? It is a good chance you may know someone in the future with a dramatically dysfunctional upbringing and(or) abuse, a drug addiction or any number things where their life may have been opened up to a evil spirit taking up residence in that individual's life, but out of God's mercy on them He may lead you to confront the demon holding them captive. Food for thought.

 

[Andrew]

I moved this thread from "Off-Topic/Lounge" to the appropriate forum

 

[atpollard]

Just for the record:

Mark 16:15-18 [NKJV]
15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 "they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."​

 

[Iron Mountain Mark]

Just for the record:

Mark 16:15-18 [NKJV]​

15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 "they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."​

Yes, you listed many more here as signs that follow them who believe. I hope verse 18 one of many interpretation of that today could literally mean "taking up trouble and forced inoculations" or metaphorical "taking up trouble and hearing falsehoods and propaganda" it will be no means hurt them.

 

[Iron Mountain Mark]

I moved this thread from "Off-Topic/Lounge" to the appropriate forum

Good to understand where things should go

 

[Albion]

The "problem" with understanding this passage (and others that speak of wondrous doings by believers) may exist because people read it and think there's a guarantee there and that every last person who comes to Christ will absolutely do X, Y, and Z. The meaning of these verses, however, appears to be that whatever the gifts are, they'll be manifested among the Christians, but how often, by whom in particular, and all of that, is not indicated. It's just that they will exist (which is remarkable enough, if you think about it).

 

[Andrew]

The "problem" with understanding this passage (and others that speak of wondrous doings by believers) may exist because people read it and think there's a guarantee there and that every last person who comes to Christ will absolutely do X, Y, and Z. The meaning of these verses, however, appears to be that whatever the gifts are, they'll be manifested among the Christians, but how often, by whom in particular, and all of that, is not indicated. It's just that they will exist (which is remarkable enough, if you think about it).

Exactly, well put