The Exorcism of Legion Is About More Than Suicidal Swine - Michael Heiser

Video from John 14:6

The Exorcism of Legion Is About More Than Suicidal Swine - Michael

Heiser

"Michael explores the deeper theological messaging behind certain New Testament passages, challenging common interpretations. It argues that when Paul says "the law was added because of transgressions" (Galatians 3:19), he's not just referring to the original sin in Eden but to a wider scope of rebellious acts—particularly the corrupting influence of supernatural beings ("Watchers") as discussed in Second Temple literature. The law, in this view, acted as a temporary restraint on human wickedness but was ultimately powerless to reverse it—a role fulfilled only by the coming of the Messiah. This theological framework ties into the story of the Exorcism of Legion, where Jesus confronts a demon-possessed man in Gentile territory; Legion’s recognition of Jesus as "the Son of the Most High" signals Jesus' universal lordship not just over Israel but all nations, affirming that the Most High God’s authority transcends ethnic and geographic boundaries. Additionally, the discussion addresses Paul’s teaching on head coverings in 1 Corinthians, drawing on Troy Martin’s research showing that a woman’s hair was seen in ancient Greco-Roman medical thought as linked to fertility and modesty, with Paul’s reference to "the angels" hinting at the spiritual consequences of social and sexual behaviour. Altogether, this blended understanding reveals how ancient cultural, theological, and supernatural contexts shape and clarify Paul’s teachings, showing them as coherent responses to the spiritual realities and cultural beliefs of his time rather than arbitrary instructions." from the video introduction

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