Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4100 Supernatural beings » 4130 demons » 4135 demons, Jesus Christ's authority over Demons are subject to the authority of Jesus Christ during his ministry and subsequently in the ministry of the church. All spiritual powers are subject to Jesus Christ who has supreme authority Ephesians 1:19-22 See also Romans 8:38; Ephesians 3:10; Colossians 1:16; Colossians 2:10,15 Demons are powerless before Jesus Christ Demons can only do what he permits Matthew 8:31-32 pp Mark 5:12-13 pp Luke 8:32-33 Demons obey his command Matthew 17:18 pp Mark 9:25-26 pp Luke 9:42 See also Matthew 9:33-34; Mark 1:34; Mark 16:9; Luke 11:14 Demons disperse at his word Mark 9:25 See also Mark 1:25 pp Luke 4:35 The name of Jesus Christ has power against demons Jesus Christ's name is used by his disciples Mark 16:17 See also Mark 9:38-39 pp Luke 9:49-50; Luke 10:17; Acts 16:18 Jesus Christ anticipates the misuse of his own name Matthew 7:22-23 See also Acts 19:13-16 an example where Jesus' name is used in cases of demon-possession--but not by Jesus Christ's disciples, and not successfully Jesus Christ's disciples have delegated power over demons In Jesus Christ's own lifetime Matthew 10:1 See also Matthew 10:7; Mark 3:14-15; Mark 6:7 pp Luke 9:1; Mark 6:13; Luke 10:17,19 In the ongoing ministry of the church Mark 16:17 See also Acts 5:16; Acts 8:7; Acts 16:18; Acts 19:12 Others will attempt to drive out demons Matthew 12:27 pp Luke 11:19; Mark 9:38 pp Luke 9:49; Acts 19:13-15 The final punishment of demons 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6 See also
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