Dictionary of Bible Themes Demons are subject to the authority of Jesus Christ during his ministry and subsequently in the ministry of the church. Ephesians 1:19-22All spiritual powers are subject to Jesus Christ who has supreme authority See also Romans 8:38Ephesians 3:10 Colossians 1:16; 2:10,15 Matthew 8:31-32 Demons are powerless before Jesus Christ Demons can only do what he permits pp Mk 5:12-13 Matthew 17:18pp Lk 8:32-33 Demons obey his command See also pp Mk 9:25-26 Matthew 9:33-34pp Lk 9:42 Mark 1:34; 16:9Luke 11:14 Mark 9:25 See also Demons disperse at his word Mark 1:25pp Lk 4:35 Mark 16:17The name of Jesus Christ has power against demons See also Jesus Christ's name is used by his disciples Mark 9:38-39Luke 10:17 Acts 16:18 pp Lk 9:49-50 Matthew 7:22-23See also Jesus Christ anticipates the misuse of his own name Acts 19:13-16an example where Jesus' name is used in cases of demon-possession--but not by Jesus Christ's disciples, and not successfully Matthew 10:1Jesus Christ's disciples have delegated power over demons See also In Jesus Christ's own lifetime Matthew 10:7Mark 3:14-15; 6:7 Mark 6:13 Luke 10:17,19 pp Lk 9:1 Mark 16:17See also In the ongoing ministry of the church Acts 5:16; 8:7; 16:18; 19:12Matthew 12:27 Others will attempt to drive out demons Mark 9:38pp Lk 11:19 Acts 19:13-15pp Lk 9:49 2 Peter 2:4The final punishment of demons Jude 1:6See also 2012 Christ, authority2372 Christ, victory 3275 Holy Spirit in the church 4127 Satan, defeat of |
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