SOURCE - Dictionary of Bible Themes: 4134 demons, exorcism of

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Jesus Christ drove out many demons during his earthly ministry and he delegated this authority to his disciples.

Jesus Christ understood exorcism as part of his ministry

Luke 13:32 See also Luke 4:18

He drove out demons from individuals brought to him

Matthew 8:16 pp Mark 1:32-34 pp Luke 4:40-41 See also Matthew 4:24

He drove out demons from individuals whom he encountered

Mark 1:23-26 pp Luke 4:33-35 See also Mark 1:39

Jesus Christ had power over demons

He was able to drive demons out at a distance

Matthew 15:22-28 pp Mark 7:25-30

He used words of rebuke to drive out demons

Matthew 17:18 pp Mark 9:25 pp Luke 9:42 See also Mark 1:25 pp Luke 4:35Luke 4:41

Jesus Christ identifies the spiritual resources needed for exorcising demons

The Spirit of God

Matthew 12:28 pp Luke 11:20

Faith

Matthew 17:19-20

Prayer (and fasting)

Mark 9:28-29

The ministry of exorcism was an indication of the kingdom’s presence

Matthew 12:28 pp Luke 11:20

The results of being delivered from demon-possession

Visible transformation and healing

Mark 5:15 pp Luke 8:35 See also Matthew 9:33Luke 11:14Luke 13:13

Devotion to Jesus Christ

Luke 8:1-2 See also Mark 5:18 pp Luke 8:38

Loss of supernatural faculties

Acts 16:16-19

Demons seek to return

Matthew 12:43-45 pp Luke 11:24-26

The impact of exorcism on those who observe it

Amazement

Matthew 9:33Matthew 12:23Mark 1:27 pp Luke 4:36Luke 11:14

Fear

Matthew 8:34 pp Mark 5:17 pp Luke 8:37

See also

2066  Christ, power of
2351  Christ, miracles
2375  kingdom of God
4160  driving out
4165  exorcism
5784  amazement
6634  deliverance
6658  freedom
8226  discernment
8482  spiritual warfare