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Review of Dr. Heiser's "Demons"

Chapter by chapter review of "Demons: What the Bible Really says about the Powers of Darkness"

Looking at the 3 passages that establish the Divine Council Worldview, or what Heiser often called the Deuteronomy 32 Worldview. These chapters discuss the third of three angelic rebellions that have introduced so much death and destruction to the world.

Jul 13, 2026 12:51 PM America/Chicago

"Demons": Chapters 3/4, on the original rebel

The Old Testament usage of the word Satan may be surprising to many. How did it come to be a proper name for one particular fallen angel in the New Testament?

Jul 3, 2026 4:24 PM America/Chicago

"Demon" Book #3, chapters 1 and 2

Joined by my wife, Joyce, we continued to discuss Hebrew terminology for dark forces, and then summarized Heiser's take on the New Testament's use of "demon" as a sort of catch-all term.

Jun 23, 2026 7:54 AM America/Chicago

"Demons" : Terminology, part One

We got about halfway through Chapter One, looking at the term Elohim, then several terms for the Dead and the Realm of the Dead; and territorial spirits. This stuff opened a can of worms in my own thinking.

Jun 19, 2026 3:49 PM America/Chicago

"Demons" book: Introduction

Gordan begins an exciting new series, a chapter-by-chapter review of Dr. Michael Heiser's book, "Demons: What the Bible Really Says about the Powers of Darkness". Get in on the ground floor as we work our way through this provocative demonology.