SOURCE - Dictionary of Bible Themes: 4135 demons, Jesus Christ’s authority over
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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
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
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
2012 Christ, authority
2372 Christ, victory
3275 Holy Spirit in the church
4127 Satan, defeat of