Can a Christian be possessed by a demon?

Chuck Smith, Answers for Today, chapter 7: The Scriptures also teach us that Christ is seated in the heavenlies, far above all principalities and powers and mights and dominions (Ephesians 1:21, 22). These are references to spirit beings—and Christ is far above them. Where am I as a believer? According to Ephesians 2:6, I am seated together with Christ in the heavenlies. As Christians we’re in a warfare against these principalities and powers (Ephesians 6:12). We need the help of God to stand, for these rulers of the darkness can and do attack us in a variety of ways. But they cannot come in and take control of our lives. The Scriptures also teach that we are in Christ, and that He is in us (John 14:20). It is Christ in us which is our hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). Christ said concerning Satan, “The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me” (John 14:30). If I’m in Christ and Satan has nothing in Him, Satan can have nothing in me—praise the Lord! Scripture, King James Version: Ephesians 1:21, "Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:"; Ephesians 1:22, "And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,"; Ephesians 2:6, "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:"; Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."; John 14:20, "At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you."; Colossians 1:27, "To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:"; John 14:30, "Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.". From Chuck Smith's books, used by permission of The Word For Today.

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