As I’ve said before—loudly and often—I believe in Deliverance.
Yes, demonic oppression is real.
Yes, demonic possession happens.
And yes, Christians can be oppressed.
Possession? That’s where things get spicy.
Some people—bless them—think Christian possession is common.
Others insist it’s impossible.
Kenneth Hagin famously said,
“Can a Christian have a demon? A Christian can have whatever he wants!”
And honestly? That sums it up pretty well.
Here’s my simple theological formula for Demonic Possession:
If the Holy Spirit indwells you, there are no demons living rent-free.
All curses? Broken.
You don’t want demons? Then you won’t have demons.
But.
If a believer begins to flirt with darkness—dabbling in the occult, rejecting the Spirit’s voice, and willingly partnering with demonic influence—possession can occur. It’s not arbitrary. It’s not accidental. You have to want it—maybe not in full awareness, but certainly through willful agreement. You don’t catch a demon like you catch a cold.
It’s like losing your salvation:
Is it possible? Of course.
Can you walk away from Christ over time? Absolutely.
I’ve seen it. Up close.
I’ve watched young people who were genuinely saved—raised in the faith, Spirit-filled—slowly harden, rebel, resist, and finally reject Christ altogether. It’s heartbreaking.
Which brings me to this wild story I heard yesterday:
My friend in LA tells me about a guy who was going to a Charismatic church.
He was chronically sick.
Another guy from a house church tells him:
“You’ve probably got demons assigned to you.”
What happens next is so hilarious I peed my pants a little: