What is the modern deliverance movement?

The modern deliverance movement teaches that Christians may need repeated deliverance sessions to remove demons, curses, or spiritual bondage.

Can Christians be demon possessed?

This episode examines that claim in light of Scripture, emphasizing the believer’s union with Christ and the sealing ministry of the Holy Spirit.

What is true biblical deliverance?

True deliverance is found in the finished work of Jesus Christ, who delivers His people from sin, death, and the power of darkness through the gospel.

The Return of the Demon Slayers: A Biblical Response to Deliverance Teaching

Name: Deliverance or Deception? Testing the Demon Slayers
Uploaded: 2026-05-13
Channel: Dawn Hill
Description: In this episode of From NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill examines the resurgence of the modern deliverance movement and evaluates its claims through the lens of Scripture.

⏱️ Estimated Reading Time: 2 min read

The Return of the Demon Slayers: A Biblical Response to Deliverance Teaching

Series: From NAR to Christ Host: Dawn Hill Published on: Servants of Grace

Show Summary

In this episode of From NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill examines the recent return of the “Demon Slayer” movement and evaluates its teaching in light of Scripture.As modern deliverance ministry continues to gain traction, this episode addresses key theological claims and compares them with the truth of God’s Word.

The rise and influence of the modern deliverance movement
Deliverance vs. exorcism: what does Scripture teach?
Can Christians be demon possessed?
The danger of redefining biblical terms
Why the gospel—not rituals—is true deliverance

Main Takeaway: True deliverance is found in Christ alone through His finished work—not through modern deliverance practices.

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Episode Notes

Key Scriptures

Luke 4:18
Mark 1:21–27
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Ephesians 1:13–14
Colossians 1:13–14

Key Themes

Biblical discernment in evaluating modern movements
The sufficiency of Scripture
The finished work of Christ as true deliverance
The danger of theological inconsistency

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Dawn Hill

Dawn Hill is a Christian blogger known as The Lovesick Scribe, and the host of The Lovesick Scribe Podcast. She is passionate about sharing the truth and pointing others back to Jesus Christ through the written Word as the standard of authority for Christian living and instruction while being led by the Holy Spirit into maturity. She is the author of NonProphet Woke: The Reformation of a Modern-Day Disciple. She writes articles for Christianity.com, Servants of Grace, and her blog posts have been shared by individuals such as Tim Challies. She will be featured in the upcoming docuseries, American Gospel: Spirit and Fire. She co-leads a women’s support group with Emily Massey called Snatched from the Flames, where they minister to women who have come out of the hypercharismatic and New Apostolic Reformation movement. She is a wife to Nicholas and a mother to Anabel and Ephraim. You can follow her on The Lovesick Scribe and Instagram.

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