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Tehom-At: Spiritual Warfare & the Rites of Exorcism TTeehhoomm--aatt SSppiirriittuuaall WWaarrffaarree && TThhee RRiitteess ooff EExxoorrcciissmm nd 2 Edition David P. Aguilar Jr., Ph.D. Tehom-at: Spiritual Warfare & The Rites of Exorcism Tehom-at Spiritual Warfare & The Rites of Exorcism Introduction ost people in the world have never encountered a demon in a recognizable form. Even the great majority people with an interest in spiritual realities, such as those reading this book, will never be required to cast out a devil, or to treat someone suffering from possession by a malignant entity. Why, then, should there be a book about exorcism? There are several factors that motivated the authorship of this document. The first is that although “few” may directly need the information contained herein, it is best to make sure that the ones who do are properly armed. Most modern cars contain airbags, although there are relatively few occasions on which they save the lives of passengers. Often, the cost of not having preventative measures far outweighs the cost of providing them. Second, books that have been written in the past by scholars and priests often contain as much mythology as they do Biblical doctrine. Certainly, encountering some mythology is to be expected in the study of demons, because the stories handed down through the generations across various regions are windows into the beliefs and knowledge of the past. At the same time, great care must be taken to identify what is fable, what is allegory, and what is reality, lest one be presented as another – a practice that has not always been strictly followed in writings concerning sacred matters. If we wish to lay firm, confident hands on our commission to “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils,” (Mat 10:8) we must learn what He who has commissioned us had to say about our enemies, those that are responsible for “wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12) i Tehom-at: Spiritual Warfare & The Rites of Exorcism Third, as the world has become more “sophisticated,” Satan has made his methods more difficult to detect, and thus more dangerous. Mental disease is a true, psycho- biological phenomenon, but it does not automatically explain every potential case of supernatural activity. A distinction must be made between the two based on sound, Scriptural reasoning in order to provide help for both types of affliction. This book describes methods for facilitating healing, whether of the mentally disturbed or those suffering from oppressive intelligences. It is also of no small consequence to note that while, as previously stated, most people in the world have never encountered a demon in a recognizable form, we know that “the whole world lieth in wickedness,” (1 John 5:19) and it is our present lot to dwell in the midst of ancient, invisible adversaries. While outright possession is perhaps the most dramatic interaction that a demon may have with a human being, it is not the only one. The influence of evil has left its mark across the full spectrum of human experience. Thus, the most useful manner of exorcism is, in the end, the casting out from one’s own self those vices that demons best love to encourage: pride, deceit, jealousy, hatred, and discontent (this last being, in many cases, the “seed” from which the others grow). Ultimately, the One who both Created and Saved humanity has said, “Rejoice not that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice because your names are written in Heaven.” (Luke 10:20) True healing is manifest when a servant of the Messiah leads a life that is free from sin and complete in holiness, introducing others also to that life which is both fulfilling on the earth and bound for everlasting reward in Heaven. That is the primary motivation behind this work. It should be readily apparent that this book is written from the perspective of fundamental Christianity. Specifically, the topics of demonology and possession are examined from the standpoint of historical Seventh-day Adventism. This is important for readers to understand for a number of reasons. Among them are that the following doctrinal positions are maintained, which will be found to have surprising relevance to the book’s main objectives: The Ten Commandments of the Bible, although given in ancient times, reveal – to this day – a clear, objective standard of righteousness for human beings. (2 John 1:6) The Messiah did not make void the Law of God, but rather made it honorable, and established it as an unchanging transcript of the character of the Godhead. (Matthew 5:17-19) Every instruction given according to the Divine Will, from “Thou shalt not steal” to “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” (Exodus 20) constitutes an important factor in the makeup of a victorious, Christian life that enjoys particular benefits and protections from spiritual evil. (Luke 23:56, Exodus 15:26) In seeking and maintaining freedom from both sins and devils, it must be understood that no human being is justified by obedience to the Law of God. Despite this, those who are commandment-keepers in these days are often accused of being legalists, ii Tehom-at: Spiritual Warfare & The Rites of Exorcism captured in the snare of those very deceivers whom they wish to avoid. Far from this being the case, even the Old Testament saints were justified by faith while understanding the importance of the instructions given to humanity for its own sake. (Hebrews 11, Genesis 26:5, Deuteronomy 5:29, Mark 2:27) Christ was “the end of the Law for righteousness to everyone that believeth,” (Rom 10:4) but not the end of the Law as a means of identifying the difference between good and evil. As New Testament author John the Revelator later writes, “Sin is the transgression of the Law;” (1 John 3:4) and it is sin, which is defined in the Bible by this verse, that opens the door to spiritual darkness. A more detailed explanation of this principle may be read in Appendix A. It has been included, and mentioned here in the introduction, because of its critical importance to the subject of exorcism and its aftermath. The rites of exorcism will remove a demon, but they will not prevent a re-infestation. In fact, this very occurrence is discussed in the Gospels as a warning. “When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, ‘I will return into my house from whence I came out,’ and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” (Matthew 12:43-45) This must be prevented at all costs, and the exorcist must know how to instruct an individual in righteousness after he has been cleansed. The life lived in victory over sin, in harmony with the Law of God, will be such that no demon can find an entrance through which it may return to its former home. The final chapter of this work deals with the life that is immune to possession – how to obtain it, and how to maintain it, because those who live this life are promised, “He that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that Wicked One toucheth him not.” (1 John 5:18) It must be understood what the apostle meant by those words, and how one may lay claim to that manner of protection. May the reader be blessed by this work of faith at the prompting and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and may the benediction of the House of Levi (Numbers 6:24-26) find its place in the life of everyone who gains wisdom from this document: Yahweh bless thee and keep thee. Yahweh make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. Yahweh lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. David Aguilar Jr. iii Tehom-at: Spiritual Warfare & The Rites of Exorcism Tehom-at Spiritual Warfare & The Rites of Exorcism Technical Notes ome conventions have been adopted for the text of this book with the intention of providing the reader with the richest and most complete understanding of its contents. The concepts being examined may be new to most people, even those with a thorough familiarity with the Bible. That being the case, minimum prior knowledge is assumed in the presentation of this information, and a few technical notes are included here for clarity. 1) Bible quotations are from the King James Version unless otherwise noted, with the exception of the Divine names being restored to their original forms: a) “God” becomes “Almighty One” or “Elohim,” and “the LORD” becomes “Yah” or “Yahweh” in the Old Testament readings. The phrase “the lord GOD” becomes “Adonai Yahweh” as it appears in the Hebrew manuscripts. b) When quoting New Testament verses, “God” may become “Yahweh” or “Yah.” “Jesus” becomes “Yahshua,” and “Lord” becomes either “Yah” or “Yahshua” depending on the Subject of the passage. c) Pronouns referring to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (“He,” “Him,” “His,” “It,” etc.) are all capitalized. So are certain key terms such as Book of Life, Sanctuary, Araphel and Woman (when referencing the Church). 2) The word “Church” is sometimes capitalized and sometimes not. This is not an inconsistency; when the word “church” is used it refers to one of the many ecclesiastical organizations claiming that title.
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