At the core of every demonic doctrine is the rejection of God's gifts and commands in exchange for the reliance on self. It began in the heavens with Satan's rebellion against God, spread to some of the angels, then was perpetrated by demonic forces on the earth (Isaiah 14:12-14; 2 Peter 2:4; Genesis 3:4-6).
We need a savior. We have all rebelled against the Truth (Romans 3:23). All of us, more than once in our lives, have chosen our own way above his (Romans 3:12). But God took on the form of man so that he might take our punishment upon himself (Hebrews 1; John 1:14; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
He has made us into new men and women (2 Corinthians 5:17) and has given us his Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:12). We are not ashamed of the gospel because it holds the power to free each person from their bondage (Romans 1:16). We are not self reliant (1 Peter 5:5). We are God reliant (2 Corinthians 1:10).
