Possessed by the Holy Spirit

There is a large spectrum of thought and speculation in regards to demons and demonic activity. The western culture seems to be entertained by demonic possession based solely on the fact that possession movies consistently top the box office. The confrontation between the powers of heaven and hell are on full display in the encounter of the Gerasene demoniac with our Lord Jesus Christ in chapter 5 of the Gospel of Mark. As Pastor Randall walks us through this story, we find that demon possession is a counterpart to the filling of the Holy Spirit. Just as demons desire to possess persons through whom they can exhibit their personalities, so the Spirit of God desires to indwell or "possess" man. The Holy Spirit imparts new life and will progressively gain control so that the character of God is exhibited in us.