A recognised condition in Jesus Christ's lifetime in which an individual is dominated by the influence of a demon. In his ministry, Jesus Christ encountered and delivered many people in such a condition. Many of Christ's critics unsuccessfully sought to ascribe his authority and powers to demonic possession.

Matthew 11:18

Unfounded accusations of demon-possession

Against John the Baptist

John 10:20-21

pp Lk 7:33

See also

Against Jesus Christ

Matthew 9:34; 12:24
John 7:20; 8:48-52

pp Mk 3:22

pp Lk 11:15

Matthew 12:25-28

Unfounded accusations of demon-possession against Jesus Christ are refuted

John 10:21

pp Mk 3:23-30

pp Lk 11:17-20

1 Samuel 18:9-10

Demon-possession arising from sin

1 Samuel 18:10-11

The consequences of demon-possession

See also

Irrational behaviour

1 Samuel 19:9-10
Mark 5:4

Unnatural physical strength

See also

pp Mt 8:28

Acts 19:16

pp Lk 8:29

Mark 5:5

Self-harm

Mark 9:18

Violent behaviour

See also

Matthew 8:28

pp Lk 9:39

pp Mk 5:3-5

Matthew 12:22

pp Lk 8:27-29

The impairment of faculties

See also

Matthew 9:32

pp Lk 11:14

Mark 9:17
Luke 13:11
Matthew 15:22

Suffering

See also

1 Samuel 16:14-16

pp Mk 7:25-26

Matthew 17:15
Luke 6:18

pp Mk 9:18

pp Lk 9:39

Matthew 8:16

Jesus Christ delivers from demon-possession

See also

pp Mk 1:32

Matthew 4:24; 9:32; 12:22; 15:22

pp Lk 4:40

pp Mk 7:25-26

Mark 16:9

Multiple demon-possession

See also

Jesus Christ encounters cases of multiple demon-possession and is able to deliver

Mark 5:1-17
Luke 8:2

pp Lk 8:26-35

Matthew 12:43-45

Further evidence of the possibility of multiple demon-possession

pp Lk 11:24-26

James 2:19

Demons recognise divine authority and their own limited powers

Mark 1:24

Demons know Jesus Christ's identity

See also

Matthew 8:29

pp Lk 4:34

Mark 1:34

pp Mk 5:7

pp Lk 8:28

Mark 3:11
Acts 19:15

pp Lk 4:41

Acts 16:16-17

Demons recognise Jesus Christ's disciples

See also

Acts 5:16; 19:13-16

Jesus Christ's disciples have power to release from demon-possession by calling on Jesus' name

See also

2018 Christ, divinity
2545 Christ, opposition to
3245 Holy Spirit, blasphemy against