Bible hub puts the verse Matt 18:16 to be "
daimonizomenous"
The English translation of "demon possession" is used to translate the Greek terms "diamonizomai" and "echein daimonion".
Diamonizomai means "to be under the power of a demon." In all 13 occurrences of this term in the New Testament, each case referred to some form of demonization where the demon appears to reside in the human being.
The etymology of the participle daimonizomenos is revealing. The root word daimon refers to demons. The causative stem iz indicates that there is an active cause to the verb daimonizomai. The passive ending omenos indicates the passivity of the subject. Thus the etymological definition is "a demon caused passivity."
Echein daimonion means "to have a demon." In all 9 occurrences of this term in the New Testament, each case referred to some form of demonization where the demon appears to reside in the human being.
The majority of references in the New Testament that refer to demonic influences involve the use of the Greek term "daimonion," which means "a demonic being." Of the 60 occurrences of this term in the New Testament, 52 referred to some form of demonization where the demon appears to reside in the human being.
What is Demon Possession?
I do not read here any of the things you are claiming Lauren.
It appears to be your proposition a young believer newly converted could still
be possessed by a demon.
I would question whether it was possible to come to faith and be possessed.
Most of the testimonies I have read it has been around people seeking the casting
out of the demons, and then faith comes.
I am sorry if you feel I miss-characterised you. You were the only person who
implied an issue around being in faith and being influenced or possessed by a demon.
Certainly on cc those in the deliverence game have not been that prevalent.
You are very quick to say I am slandering you, rather than highlighting your queries
and proposition. Do you understand the difference or choose not to because it is me?