25 Truths About Demons and Spiritual Warfare by David Diga Hernandez [Summary] Pt1

Main Summary: 25 Truths About Demons and Spiritual Warfare by David Diga Hernandez exposes the realities of demons and spiritual warfare, revealing their origin, tactics, and limitations, while equipping believers with biblical truths to resist their influence and walk in authority through Christ.

Lessons You’ll Learn From This Post 

• Demons Exist
• Satan Was an Angel
• Satan Desires Dominion
• Demons Are Not Fallen Angels
• Demons Are Nephilim
• Demons Possess Human Bodies
• Demons Cannot Possess BelieversDemons Want to Build Their Kingdom
• Demons Have Limitations
• Demons Are Tormented by God’s Presence
• Demons Organize
• Demons Strategize

Demons Exist

• Demons are real, ancient spiritual beings with malicious intent toward humanity.
• They exist beyond the physical senses and work deceptively through the ordinary and mundane aspects of life.
• Demons have studied human behavior for centuries and are strategic, deceptive, and experienced in manipulating people.
• The enemy’s greatest deception is convincing people that he does not exist.
• As a believer, you must remain spiritually aware and vigilant, recognizing demonic influence in everyday life.
• Jesus gave us the authority to cast out demons, which is a sign of divine empowerment and the reality of spiritual warfare.
• The spiritual realm is more real than the natural and heavily influences human experiences, even if unseen.

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Satan Was an Angel

• Satan was once a brilliant, high-ranking angel created by God, full of wisdom and beauty.
• His fall began with pride and rebellion, as he sought to ascend above God and establish his own throne.
• Prophets like Isaiah and Ezekiel used comparisons to earthly kings (Babylon and Tyre) to reveal Satan’s origin and fall. (Isaiah 14:12–15 Ezekiel 28:12–17) 
• These prophetic analogies show that Satan was in Eden, had access to heaven, and was ordained as a guardian cherub before evil was found in him.
• Satan’s rebellion didn’t occur in isolation—it influenced a third of the angels, who fell with him.
• The devil is the spiritual force behind evil rulers and regimes throughout history.
• Even after his fall, Satan retained a degree of power and influence, which he uses to oppose God and His people.

Satan Desires Dominion

• Satan’s rebellion was triggered by jealousy toward mankind, who was created in God’s image and given dominion over the earth.
• Though Satan had existed in harmony with God, he coveted the authority and likeness God gave to man, desiring to be “like the Most High.”
• The fall of Satan occurred after the creation of man but before the fall of man in Eden.
• Unable to ascend, Satan chose to drag mankind to a lower state through deception and disobedience.
• By tempting Adam and Eve, he usurped man’s dominion, causing spiritual death and separation from God.
• The tree of knowledge of good and evil introduced man to a choice, allowing for true love and obedience to God to be expressed.
• God’s banishment of Adam and Eve was an act of mercy, preventing eternal separation through premature access to the Tree of Life.
• Satan now seeks to maintain dominion by keeping mankind in rebellion, resisting the redemptive power of the Gospel.

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Demons Are Not Fallen Angels

• Contrary to popular belief, demons are not the same as fallen angels.
• The Bible never directly states that fallen angels became demons—this belief is rooted more in tradition than in Scripture.
• Fallen angels, such as those referenced in Revelation 12, are still referred to as angels, not demons.
• Demons seek to possess bodies, while fallen angels do not exhibit that same desire or behavior in Scripture.
• Scripture indicates that some fallen angels are bound in chains awaiting judgment (e.g., Jude 1:6), while demons are active and free to roam.
• The difference in behavior and terminology in Scripture suggests that demons are a separate class of evil spirits.

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Demons Are Nephilim

• The author presents a bold scriptural theory: demons are not fallen angels, but the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim—hybrid beings born from the union of fallen angels and human women in Genesis 6.
• Genesis 6:1–4 describes “sons of God” (fallen angels) marrying the “daughters of men” and producing giants, known as Nephilim.
• The Book of Enoch (a non-canonical but historically referenced text) supports this idea, claiming that the spirits of dead Nephilim became wandering demons.
• These spirits are not from heaven or hell, but from earth—originating in rebellion and born of both heaven and man, which explains why they seek to dwell in human bodies.
• Demons are bodiless, restless, and constantly seeking habitation, because they were never meant to exist and lack a proper dwelling place.
• This theory also explains why some angels were bound in chains—those who committed the sin of cohabiting with humans were locked away, while their Nephilim offspring became demons.
• The author, emphasizes that this view is based on scriptural implication, historical reference, and spiritual consistency, not speculative mythology.
• Recognizing the origin of demons as Nephilim spirits reframes spiritual warfare, showing that demons are illegitimate invaders, not equal forces opposing God.

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Demons Possess Human Bodies

• Demons crave to inhabit human bodies because they are disembodied spirits and were never meant to exist in the first place.
• Unlike fallen angels, who manifest visibly with power and terror, demons seek habitation, desiring to operate through the human body.
• Possession grants demons influence, expression, and access—they use the human body as a vehicle to carry out their will.
• Demons can affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, behavior, and even physical health when they enter and control their body.
• Their obsession with embodiment is tied to their illegitimate origin—as spirits of the Nephilim, they are homeless and tormented.
• Jesus often confronted demons directly in the Gospels. They would speak, scream, or convulse their host when confronted by divine power.
• Possession is not always obvious—it may look like illness, addiction, rage, or depression, which is why spiritual discernment is crucial.
• David emphasizes that demonic possession is real and still happens today, despite being ignored or explained away in many churches.
• Possession does not mean a person is evil, just oppressed or invaded, often due to doors that were left open spiritually.
• The author emphasizes the necessity of the ministry of deliverance and that we should not shy away from confronting demons directly with the authority of Christ.

Demons Cannot Possess Believers

• A born-again believer cannot be demon-possessed because the Holy Spirit dwells within them.
• Possession implies ownership and full control—something demons can never have over a child of God who is sealed by the Spirit.
• When someone is saved, they become God’s property, and demons have no legal or spiritual right to dwell inside them.
• The Holy Spirit and a demon cannot cohabit the same vessel; God’s presence is incompatible with darkness at that level.
• However, believers can still be oppressed, harassed, or attacked by demons from the outside—through temptation, accusation, fear, or deception.
• Oppression affects the mind, emotions, relationships, and circumstances, but not the believer’s spirit, which is sealed in Christ.
• The author distinguishes between possession (internal control) and oppression (external pressure)—a vital understanding in deliverance ministry.
• Many believers mistake oppression for possession and live in unnecessary fear or guilt.
• Deliverance for believers often involves renewing the mind, resisting the devil, and standing firm in authority, rather than casting out.
• True freedom comes not just from casting out demons, but from walking in identity, intimacy with Christ, and scriptural truth.

Demons Want to Build Their Kingdom

• Demons don’t simply aim to torment individuals—they are working to establish a spiritual kingdom of darkness.
• Their strategy involves influencing individuals, cultures, institutions, governments, and ideologies to shape society in opposition to God.
• Satan is referred to as the “god of this world” (2 Cor. 4:4) because of the influence he exerts through sin, deception, and spiritual blindness.
• Demons target leaders, influencers, and systems—knowing that possessing one influential figure can impact many.
• Their goal is to create a world where sin is normalized, God is mocked, truth is rejected, and rebellion against God thrives.
• This spiritual kingdom is built through patterns of sin, deception, spiritual strongholds, and demonic assignments.
• Just as the Kingdom of God grows through yielded vessels, so too does the kingdom of darkness grow through people who yield to demonic influence, knowingly or unknowingly.
• You must be alert not only to personal attacks, but also to how the enemy is working in the broader culture and systems.
• The battle is not just personal—it is territorial and generational, and requires you to walk in truth, prayer, and authority.
• Spiritual warfare, however, is about tearing down the works of the enemy and expanding the influence of God’s Kingdom.

Demons Have Limitations

• Demons are not all-powerful—they have clear limitations, especially when faced with the authority of Christ and the believer.
• They are created beings, not equal to God, and are bound by time, space, and spiritual laws.
• Demons cannot:
  • Override the authority of Christ.
  • Force themselves on a believer.
  • Read your mind.
  • Operate beyond what God permits.

• Many believers unknowingly overestimate the power of demons, allowing fear and superstition to hinder their spiritual walk.
• Fear gives demons a foothold, while truth and spiritual authority drive them back.
• While demons may have a long history of observing humans, their influence is still limited by divine boundaries.
• You must understand the supremacy of Jesus—He holds all power, and nothing the enemy does escapes His knowledge or control.
• The name of Jesus, the Word of God, and obedience to His Spirit are the greatest weapons against demonic activity.
• Knowledge of demonic limitations should produce confidence, not carelessness—we still need to be vigilant and spiritually alert.
• Ultimately, Satan and his demons are defeated foes operating under temporary allowance, destined for eternal judgment.

Demons Are Tormented by God’s Presence

• Demons are not only afraid of God’s presence—they are tormented by it.
• This torment stems from their rejection of God and the judgment they anticipate—His presence reminds them of their defeat.
• Whenever Jesus approached demon-possessed people in the Gospels, the demons often cried out in fear or agony (e.g., Luke 8:28).
• Demons prefer to operate in darkness and anonymity, but God’s presence exposes and agitates them.
• The anointing of the Holy Spirit within a believer can trigger violent reactions from demons when it’s strong and active.
• A spiritually anointed believer carries the atmosphere of God, and that very presence drives demons into distress.
• True deliverance happens not because of rituals or loud commands, but because of the manifested presence of Jesus.
• Worship, holiness, and intimate fellowship with God create a life that is hostile territory to demons.
• This is why many people manifest demonic agitation during worship, preaching, or intense spiritual environments.
• The devil’s forces thrive in spiritual apathy, but are crushed under genuine revival and devotion.

Demons Organize

• Demons operate in a structured, highly organized hierarchy, much like a military or kingdom.
• This structure is described in Ephesians 6:12, which mentions principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness in high places.
• Each category likely represents different ranks and functions among demonic beings.
• Satan is not omnipresent, so he delegates assignments to various demons to influence regions, institutions, and individuals.
• There are territorial spirits assigned to cities, governments, and nations—these demons coordinate attacks based on geographical or spiritual influence.
• Some demons specialize in addiction, deception, religion, immorality, or violence, showing that the demonic realm has areas of focus.
• Demonic organization allows them to strategically oppose believers and churches, often through coordinated attacks and subtle long-term influence.
• Churches and ministries must be spiritually discerning and united in prayer and spiritual warfare, or they may unknowingly allow demonic schemes to advance.
• This organized nature is also why revival or breakthrough in one area can face heavy opposition, because demons resist movements that threaten their domain.
• Despite this structure, God’s authority is supreme, and believers, when aligned with Christ, are empowered to dismantle demonic systems through spiritual warfare.

Demons Strategize

• Demons not only organize—they strategize to exploit individual weaknesses, timing, and circumstances for maximum impact.
• Their goal is to subtly infiltrate the believer’s life, gaining ground over time rather than through obvious, dramatic attacks.
• Demonic strategy is patient, methodical, and calculated—they study a person’s habits, struggles, past trauma, and patterns of sin.
• Their most effective tactic is deception—getting you to believe lies about them, God, others, and spiritual realities.
• The devil doesn’t waste his power on people who are no threat. If you are experiencing resistance, it often means you are spiritually significant.
• Like a skilled military operation, demons work in phases—probing, weakening defenses, and exploiting emotional or spiritual vulnerabilities.
• Their strategies can involve:
  • Division in relationships,
  • Distractions from prayer and the Word
  • Discouragement through circumstances,
  • Defilement through sin and temptation.

• The key to resisting demonic strategy is discernment and discipline—knowing the Word and staying spiritually alert.
• Jesus Himself was tempted by Satan in a strategic way, yet He defeated every lie with the Word of God.
• We are called to war with wisdom—praying consistently, living holy, walking in obedience, and relying on the Spirit’s guidance.

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