D for Deliverance

Colin Melbourne

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Jargon busting

Deliverance, Delivered

1) Christians are delivered out of the devil's realm into the kingdom of Christ at conversion. Col. 1:13-14, Eph. 2

2) Spirit-filled Christians exercise authority over a demon by faith in the Name of Christ to deliver a sinner of demonic oppression or possession. Lk. 10:19, Acts 10:38, Mk.16:17-20

Demon

One of Satan's fallen angels: an evil spirit. Created spiritual beings that followed Lucifer in the rebellion against God, and were cast out of Heaven to earth. There's more on demons and evil spirits here

Demonised

Oppressed or possessed by evil spirits. (Note: The NWO media have begun misusing this term to mean, people heavily criticising someone to make them appear evil. ie. so and so was 'demonised by the Press'.

Demons demonise, not people. Evil spirits tempt people into sin through enticing thoughts and their physical senses. Christians have complete victory over demons and temptation through living faith in Christ.

Demonic

Of the devil and his evil spirits. Includes demonic behaviour such as drug taking, homosexuality, stealing, adultery etc.

Deacon, Deaconess

A believer entrusted with special office within a Christian fellowship, such as collecting offerings, and sharing the emblems of the Lord's Supper. 1 Tim. 3:8-13

Denomination, denominational

Man-made distinctions between various Christians based upon their limited beliefs and practices of the Scriptures. There are no denominations in God's Word. Real Christians don't belong to any denomination: they belong to Christ, and follow Him: not men.

Devil

Satan: The Archangel Lucifer rebelled against God; was cast out of Heaven to earth (with a third of all angels), renamed Satan, (the devil or serpent) and tempted mankind into rebellion, resulting in the Fall. Rev. 12:9

Devotions

Daily periods of time a Christian spends in prayer and study of God's Word, alone, or in a group.

Discernment, discern

1) A believer personally distinguishing right from wrong, by following the leading, and will of God, through His Spirit and His Word. 1 Co. 2:4

2) Discerning of spirits: 1 Co. 12:10 KJV (distinguishing between spirits NIV) One of the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit enabling a Spirit-filled believer to differentiate evil spirits, ie. jealousy, unforgiveness, cancer, lust, etc

Disciple

A follower of Christ actively learning and growing in Him. You will have noticed that not all believers are disciples.

Discipling

New believers are taught the basics of Christianity and walking with Christ, such as salvation, baptisms, love, listening to God, prayer, worship, Bible study, witnessing, fellowship etc.

Dispensation

God's Word, the Holy Bible describes several 'dispensations' or periods of history and His dealing with mankind. For example the Old Testament dispensation of Law, the New Testament dispensation of Grace, and the dispensation of Judgement followed by the Millennium etc.