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The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Vol 1 - Predestination

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^^^^ But, in our view, it is <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> deepest<br />

importance always to keep in mind, that <strong>the</strong> ^<br />

demonised' was not a permanent state, or<br />

possession by <strong>the</strong> powers <strong>of</strong> darkness. For, it<br />

establishes a moral element, since, during <strong>the</strong><br />

period <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir temporary liberty, <strong>the</strong> demonised<br />

might have shaken <strong>the</strong>mselves free from <strong>the</strong><br />

overshadowing power, or sought release from it.<br />

Thus <strong>the</strong> demonised state involved personal<br />

responsibility, although that <strong>of</strong> a diseased <strong>and</strong><br />

disturbed consciousness. In one respect those who<br />

were * demonised' exhibited <strong>the</strong> same<br />

phenomenon. <strong>The</strong>y all owned <strong>the</strong> Power <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong>.<br />

It was not o<strong>the</strong>rwise in <strong>the</strong> Synagogue at<br />

Capernaum on that Sabbath-morning. What <strong>Jesus</strong><br />

had spoken produced an immediate effect on <strong>the</strong><br />

demonised, though one which could scarcely have<br />

been anticipated. For,<br />

In St <strong>the</strong>re is authority for inserting <strong>the</strong> word '<br />

straightway' * immediately after <strong>the</strong> account <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Jesus</strong>' preaching. Yet, as we think <strong>of</strong> it, we cannot<br />

imagine that <strong>the</strong> demon would have continued

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