25 Truths About Demons and Spiritual Warfare by David Diga Hernandez [Summary] Pt2

Main Summary: The Part 2 of this book review reveals how demons operate in the spiritual and natural realms, and how believers can shut demonic doors, overcome oppression, and walk in Christ-given authority to experience victory and freedom through deliverance and spiritual discipline.

Lessons You’ll Learn From This Post 

• Demons Look for Open Doors
• Demons Are Deceptive
• Demons Accuse
• Demons Are Tempters
• Demons Distract
• Demons Intimidate
• Demons Oppress
• Demons Influence
• Demons Manifest
• Demons Submit
• Demons Lose
• Deliverance Is for Today
• You Have Authority Over Demons

Demons Look for Open Doors

• Demons require access points—they cannot enter or influence a person without some form of spiritual permission or vulnerability.
• These “open doors” are often created through sin, trauma, disobedience, or willful ignorance.
• Examples of open doors include:
  • Habitual sin, which weakens a person’s resistance to demonic influence.
  • Unforgiveness, which gives demons legal ground (see Matthew 18:34–35).
  • Occult involvement, even seemingly “innocent” practices like horoscopes or psychic readings.
  • Sexual sin, especially when it involves spiritual soul ties.
  • Substance abuse, which alters the mind and opens spiritual pathways.
  • Even entertainment and associations can be doors—what you listen to, watch, or partner with spiritually affects your atmosphere.
• Demons exploit both intentional and unintentional doors; ignorance is not an excuse for spiritual vulnerability.
• While believers cannot be possessed, they can open doors to demonic oppression through these avenues.
• Closing these doors requires repentance, renunciation, and resisting the enemy through God’s Word and prayer.
• The process of deliverance often begins with self-examination, identifying and shutting every entry point to the enemy.
• According to the author that freedom is not just deliverance from demons—it’s also deliverance from the behaviors and attitudes that attracted them.

Demons Are Deceptive

• Deception is the primary weapon demons use to manipulate, bind, and destroy lives.
• Satan is called the “father of lies” (John 8:44), and his demons continue his mission by distorting truth and presenting lies as reality.
• Demons deceive by:
  • Planting thoughts that contradict God’s Word and character.
  • Twisting Scripture, as seen when Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness.
  • Masquerading as angels of light or voices of wisdom to deceive even believers (2 Cor. 11:14).
  • Feeding false doctrines, especially through religious spirits or counterfeit revelations.

• Deception often feels like truth that resonates emotionally but is disconnected from the Word of God.
• Demons use deception to lead people into bondage, shame, spiritual passivity, or prideful rebellion.
• Many people stay bound not because of a demon’s power, but because they’ve believed a lie about themselves, God, or their situation.
• The Word of God is the primary safeguard against deception. Clarity comes through Scripture, not feelings or experience alone.
• The Author warns that even sincere Christians can be deceived if they neglect the Word or reject godly counsel.
• However, you can develop discernment by knowing the voice of God and rejecting anything that doesn’t align with His truth.

Demons Accuse

• One of the enemy’s main operations is accusation—targeting your identity in Christ and your stand before God.
• Satan is described as the “accuser of the brethren” (Revelation 12:10), who brings condemnation and guilt to weaken our confidence.
• Accusation attacks the mind and conscience, making believers feel unworthy, rejected, or ashamed, even after they’ve repented.
• Demons accuse through:
  • Reminders of past sins, even when God has already cleansed them.
  • Internal thoughts of condemnation (“You’re not truly forgiven”).
  • False guilt, where believers feel condemned for things they haven’t even done wrong.
  • Criticism from others, especially spiritual manipulation masked as concern or correction.

• The purpose of accusation is to hinder intimacy with God, discourage spiritual growth, and derail your confidence in Christ.
• Many believers confuse the enemy’s accusations with the conviction of the Holy Spirit. The difference is, conviction leads to repentance and peace, while accusation leads to shame and paralysis.
• Jesus acts as our advocate, not our accuser—He intercedes on our behalf and applies mercy to every repentant soul.
• Knowing the difference between accusation and conviction is essential to walk in freedom and authority.
• Your defense against accusation is found in God’s Word, identity in Christ, and the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus.

Demons Are Tempters

• Temptation is one of the most common and subtle tactics used by demons to draw believers into sin.
• Temptation begins as a thought, desire, or imagination, often appearing harmless or pleasurable.
• Demons study people’s weaknesses, habits, and vulnerabilities to customize temptation for maximum effectiveness.
• They often combine temptation with deception, making sin appear justified, exciting, or harmless.
• Just as Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, demons attempt to lead you away from obedience and dependence on God.
• The temptation process typically follows this pattern:
  • Desire is stirred.
  • Opportunity is presented.
  • Rationalization is offered.
  • Sin is committed, followed by guilt and potential bondage.

• The author emphasizes that temptation itself is not sin—giving in is. Even Jesus was tempted, yet remained sinless.
• The key to overcoming temptation is to recognize it early, reject it with the Word of God, and draw strength from the Spirit.
• The enemy often tempts believers right before a spiritual breakthrough, because obedience threatens the demonic agenda.
• Lasting freedom comes from a life of discipline, intimacy with God, and meditation on Scripture.

Demons Distract

• One of the enemy’s most effective tools is distraction—keeping believers from focusing on God, prayer, and their spiritual purpose.
• Distractions are not always sinful—they are often good things used in the wrong way or at the wrong time, such as work, entertainment, or even ministry.
• Demons use distraction to:
  • Weaken prayer lives.
  • Delay obedience to divine instruction.
  • Crowd the mind with busyness, entertainment, or noise.
  • Subtly shift focus from God to self, people, problems, or ambitions.

• The modern world is saturated with noise, alerts, and interruptions, and demons use this environment to keep believers spiritually dull and inattentive.
• Distraction leads to spiritual laziness, which leads to vulnerability and lack of discernment.
• Jesus warned Martha that she was “worried and troubled about many things,” while Mary chose what was better by sitting at His feet (Luke 10:38–42).
• Our greatest defense against distraction is intentional intimacy with God, prioritizing His presence over performance.
• Spiritual focus requires discipline, stillness, and elimination of clutter—a life centered on Christ.
• The enemy’s goal is to get you so busy with what seems important that you neglect what is essential.

Demons Intimidate

• Demons use intimidation to paralyze believers, keeping them from advancing spiritually or walking in authority.
• This intimidation manifests through fear, anxiety, spiritual pressure, and lies meant to make you retreat or second-guess yourself.
• The enemy’s strategy is to amplify circumstances and convince you that you are powerless, forsaken, or destined to fail.
• Just as Goliath intimidated Israel’s army for forty days, demons use loud threats and persistent harassment to suppress courage and boldness.
• Spiritual intimidation is often aimed at those on the verge of breakthrough, purpose, or victory.
• Common areas where intimidation hits:
  • Speaking or acting in faith (e.g., evangelism, prayer, ministry).
  • Confronting spiritual darkness or demonic strongholds.
  • Making bold decisions for God.

• Believers often misinterpret intimidation as a “sign from God to back down,” when it’s actually a tactic of resistance from the enemy.
• The solution to demonic intimidation is confidence in Christ, not self. Boldness comes from knowing who you are in Him.
• Scripture shows that the early church prayed for boldness, not for an absence of opposition (Acts 4:29–31).
• Faith must overcome fear; spiritual courage grows in the presence of God and the truth of His Word.

Demons Oppress

• Oppression is a heavy spiritual pressure that demons apply to believers and unbelievers alike, aiming to steal joy, drain strength, and hinder spiritual growth.
• Unlike possession, which involves full control, oppression is external influence with internal effects—it can affect emotions, thoughts, physical health, and relationships.
• Oppression can feel like:

1. Persistent anxiety or heaviness.
2. Sudden depression or hopelessness without cause.
3. Mental confusion, fatigue, or lack of motivation in spiritual matters.
4. Recurring cycles of failure, fear, or despair.

• Demons often apply pressure in areas of past trauma, sin, or unresolved spiritual battles, looking for emotional or spiritual weak spots.
• Oppression is especially common among believers who are advancing spiritually—it’s used to wear them down and make them disengage.
• Jesus ministered to many who were “oppressed by the devil” (Acts 10:38), showing that oppression is both common and conquerable.
• Deliverance from oppression comes not just from casting demons out but from renewing the mind, resisting the enemy, and embracing spiritual disciplines.
• Prayer, worship, the Word, and community help create spiritual atmospheres that drive away oppression.
• Believers must recognize oppression quickly and not accept it as normal—it is an assignment meant to hinder, not a burden meant to carry.

Demons Influence

• Demons exert influence over people’s thoughts, choices, and environments, even without possession or full control.
• This influence often operates subtly through:

1. Cultural trends and philosophies that oppose God’s truth.
2. Media, music, and entertainment that glorify sin or normalize darkness.
3. Ideological systems that redefine morality and attack biblical standards.

• Even Christians can be influenced if they become spiritually passive, compromise with sin, or stop renewing their minds with the Word.
• Influence can begin with small compromises, leading to a gradual shift in thinking and spiritual sensitivity.
• Demons seek to shape perspectives—getting people to tolerate what God hates or question what God has clearly said.
• Just as God uses vessels to spread His Kingdom, the enemy uses people, platforms, and systems to spread his agenda.
• The author emphasizes the importance of discernment, especially in a generation surrounded by media and voices.
• The danger of demonic influence lies not in how loud it is, but in how normalized and unnoticed it becomes.
• Believers must counter demonic influence by:

1. Immersing in God’s truth,
2. Walking in the Spirit,
3. Rejecting compromise, and
4. Guarding their minds and hearts diligently.

Demons Manifest

• When demons are confronted by the power and presence of Jesus, they often manifest visibly through human behavior.
• Manifestation is not a sign of strength, but rather a reaction to authority—demons cannot hide when exposed by the Spirit.
• In the Gospels, manifestations included:
  • Unusual strength or violent behavior.
  • Screaming, convulsing, crying out.
  • Speaking through the possessed person.

• Today, these manifestations still occur in deliverance settings, worship environments, and during powerful preaching.
• Demons manifest in order to:

1. Resist being expelled.
2. Distract or intimidate.
3. Cling to any remaining legal ground they may have in the individual’s life.

• Not all deliverance involves dramatic manifestation—some happen quietly with deep spiritual release.
• Believers should not fear manifestations or be impressed by them—the focus should remain on Jesus and freedom, not on spectacle.
• Some ministers wrongly sensationalize manifestations, creating confusion or dependency on dramatic deliverance rather than lasting discipleship.
• A true deliverance is followed by transformation, not just a visible reaction.
• The authority of the believer rests in Christ’s name and presence, not in emotional volume or human effort.

Demons Submit

• Demons are subject to the authority of Jesus Christ—they must obey His name, His Word, and His Spirit.
• Throughout the Gospels, demons immediately obeyed Jesus’ commands, showing they recognize His supreme authority.
• This authority has been delegated to believers who walk in alignment with Christ (Luke 10:19).
• The authority to cast out demons is not based on:
  • Emotional intensity,
  • Personal strength or charisma,
  • Religious rituals,
  • But rather on faith in the finished work of Jesus.

• Demons recognize spiritual authority. They submitted to Jesus, and they submit to believers who know their identity in Him.
• Acts 19:13–16 shows that those who try to use Jesus’ name without relationship or submission to Him can become targets of demonic retaliation.
• Authority flows from intimacy, holiness, and obedience—not just from quoting Scripture or using Christ’s name as a formula.
• The enemy may test your authority, but he cannot resist it when it is rightly enforced in the Spirit.
• The author emphasizes that when confronting demons, you must act with confidence, not fear, knowing that demons must bow to the power of Christ in you.
• Deliverance is not a power struggle, it is a matter of legal authority being exercised with faith.

Demons Lose

• The ultimate truth in spiritual warfare is this: demons are already defeated by the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
• Christ stripped principalities and powers of their authority and triumphed over them openly (Colossians 2:15).
• The resurrection of Jesus is the eternal guarantee of victory over sin, death, and the demonic realm.
• Demons still operate, but only under temporary, limited permission, and their fate is sealed.
• For believers, victory is not something to win—it’s something to enforce. We stand in a finished work, not a future hope.
• Spiritual warfare isn’t about trying to win; it’s about defending and maintaining the ground Christ already conquered.
• Fear, intimidation, and deception are the enemy’s remaining tools—but even those are powerless when exposed to truth.
• The Church is Christ’s victorious body, equipped to push back darkness through prayer, preaching, holiness, and the power of the Spirit.
• You must therefore, reject the “defeatist” mindset and live boldly, fully aware that the devil has already lost.

Deliverance Is for Today

• Deliverance from demonic power is not just a biblical concept, it is a present-day reality for the Church.
• Jesus consistently cast out demons during His earthly ministry and commissioned His followers to do the same (Mark 16:17).
• Some modern churches have either ignored or denied deliverance, viewing it as outdated, extreme, or unnecessary.
• The author argues that this rejection stems from fear, pride, or a lack of spiritual experience, not from Scripture.
• Deliverance is not about drawing attention to demons, it’s about setting people free so they can walk in fullness of life with God.
• Many believers live with spiritual bondage because they’ve been taught that deliverance is no longer needed.
• The early Church practiced deliverance, and so must today’s Church if it wants to walk in the full power and purity of Christ’s commission.
• Deliverance is an expression of God’s mercy and power, not a spectacle or performance.
• It is not limited to a few “anointed people”—any believer walking in obedience can minister deliverance.
• The author asserts that the Church must reclaim its authority, restore the ministry of deliverance, and walk in power that liberates the captives.

You Have Authority Over Demons

• Every believer has been given real, spiritual authority over demons through Jesus Christ.
• This authority is not based on feelings, spiritual experience, or title—it is based on the finished work of Christ and our identity in Him.
• Authority over demons includes the ability to:
  • Cast out demons,
  • Resist demonic attacks,
  • Break strongholds,
  • Enforce Christ’s victory in any environment.

• David teaches that many Christians live below their spiritual potential because they don’t understand or exercise this authority.
• Authority must be exercised boldly and in faith. Demons only respond to those who know and believe they have it.
• The name of Jesus is not a magic word—it carries power only when backed by relationship and obedience.
• Authority is best maintained through a life of prayer, holiness, worship, and submission to God.
• When you walk in spiritual authority, demons recognize you, just as they recognized Jesus and Paul.
• The key is not just having authority, but walking in it daily—being spiritually alert, grounded in the Word, and full of the Spirit.
• The believer is not called to fear the demonic but to advance God’s Kingdom and destroy the works of darkness.

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