On this Monday morning, we jump right into the deep end to talk about the pathway from

orthodoxy to demon theology.

Heavy topic, one inspired by a text we find in polls.

First epistle to Timothy.

Here's the question from a podcast listener named Leland.

Hello, Pastor John.

Thank you for taking heavy questions on the podcast.

I have one of them.

Indeed he does.

In 1 Timothy 4 1, Paul writes that some professing Christians quote, will depart from the faith

by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.

This seems like a very stark transition for once professing believers.

What does this look like?

Can it really mean that Christ worshippers become blatant demon worshippers?

Or is this move far more subtle?

Can you explain to me what's happening in this text?

This is a good question for giving us an opportunity to clarify two things.

First, can a true born again worshipper of Jesus be led astray into the kind of demonic

deception that Paul has in mind?

That's one.

And second, how does this happen?

Or what's going on here?

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