The Remnant Radio's Podcast Can Christians Be Cursed? Responding to Smart Christians Channel
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Apr 28, 2026 They debate whether believers can be cursed and if the phrase "generational curse" fits biblical language. Hebrew words for curse and their Greek equivalents get close textual scrutiny. The conversation traces curses and blessings from Genesis through Deuteronomy to Jeremiah and Galatians. They also wrestle with demonic influence across family lines and practical deliverance language and practice.
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Curse Has Multiple Hebrew Meanings
- The podcast argues that the Hebrew word for curse is not monolithic and different roots (arar, qalal, `alah, herem) carry distinct senses from binding judgment to loathing or devotion to destruction.
- Joshua Lewis and Michael Miller say reducing all curses to 'God loathes you' is an etymological fallacy; context and usage determine meaning, so Jesus could be 'made a curse' without being loathed by the Father.
Prefer Generational Consequences Over Generational Curse
- Michael Roundtree rejects the phrase 'generational curse' for believers and prefers 'generational consequences' to avoid implying God actively curses his covenant people.
- He affirms family-origin harms (abuse, addiction) produce real consequences that Christians may still face despite salvation.
Spirits Can Travel Down Family Lines
- Michael Miller affirms spirits can travel down family lines using Mark 9's 'since infancy' demonized boy and historic examples like the Gavin Dunbar curse he worked on.
- He distinguishes passive divine allowance versus direct divine cursing and shares sightings of cross-generational demonic activity in ministry.