The Christian Post highlights the presence of angels and demons in the Bible, noting that many Christians today read the scripture as if these supernatural entities do not exist. The article references the story of Elisha's servant, who panicked when he saw an army surrounding the city, but had his eyes opened by God to see the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire, illustrating the assumption of an unseen world in Scripture.
This assumption is not a new concept, but rather one that has been lost in modern times, with the article citing theologian Rudolf Bultmann's argument that the modern world cannot believe in the New Testament's world of spirits and demons. The article suggests that many Christians have absorbed this assumption, viewing the spiritual powers in the Bible as mere poetry.
The story of Elisha's servant serves as a reminder that the spiritual world is still present, and that believers need to have their eyes opened to see it. The article references various scholarly works, including those by Rudolf Bultmann and Loren T.
Stuckenbruck, to support its discussion of the supernatural in the Bible. The Christian Post encourages readers to reconsider their understanding of the spiritual world and its presence in scripture.