SOURCE - Dictionary of Bible Themes: 4134 demons, exorcism of
Dictionary of Bible Themes ” 4000 Creation ” 4100 Supernatural beings ” 4130 demons ” 4134 demons, exorcism of
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 4:35; Luke 4:41
Jesus Christ identifies the spiritual resources needed for exorcising demons
The Spirit of God
Faith
Prayer (and fasting)
The ministry of exorcism was an indication of the kingdom’s presence
The results of being delivered from demon-possession
Visible transformation and healing
Mark 5:15 pp Luke 8:35 See also Matthew 9:33; Luke 11:14; Luke 13:13
Devotion to Jesus Christ
Luke 8:1-2 See also Mark 5:18 pp Luke 8:38
Loss of supernatural faculties
Demons seek to return
Matthew 12:43-45 pp Luke 11:24-26
The impact of exorcism on those who observe it
Amazement
Matthew 9:33; Matthew 12:23; Mark 1:27 pp Luke 4:36; Luke 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