Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ drove out many demons during his earthly ministry and he delegated this authority to his disciples. Luke 13:32Jesus Christ understood exorcism as part of his ministry See also Luke 4:18Matthew 8:16 He drove out demons from individuals brought to him See also pp Mk 1:32-34 Matthew 4:24pp Lk 4:40-41 Mark 1:23-26He drove out demons from individuals whom he encountered See also Mark 1:39pp Lk 4:33-35 Matthew 15:22-28Jesus Christ had power over demons He was able to drive demons out at a distance Matthew 17:18pp Mk 7:25-30 He used words of rebuke to drive out demons See also pp Mk 9:25 Mark 1:25pp Lk 9:42 Luke 4:41pp Lk 4:35 Matthew 12:28Jesus Christ identifies the spiritual resources needed for exorcising demons The Spirit of God Matthew 17:19-20pp Lk 11:20 Faith Mark 9:28-29Prayer (and fasting) Matthew 12:28The ministry of exorcism was an indication of the kingdom's presence pp Lk 11:20 Mark 5:15The results of being delivered from demon-possession Visible transformation and healing See also Matthew 9:33pp Lk 8:35 Luke 11:14; 13:13Luke 8:1-2 See also Devotion to Jesus Christ Mark 5:18Acts 16:16-19 pp Lk 8:38 Loss of supernatural faculties Matthew 12:43-45Demons seek to return pp Lk 11:24-26 Matthew 9:33; 12:23The impact of exorcism on those who observe it Mark 1:27Amazement Luke 11:14pp Lk 4:36 Matthew 8:34Fear See also pp Mk 5:17 pp Lk 8:37 2066 Christ, power of2351 Christ, miracles 2375 kingdom of God 4160 driving out 4165 exorcism 5785 ambition 6634 deliverance 6658 freedom 8226 discernment 8482 spiritual warfare |
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