Mark 16:15-18 NLT "And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”
Ekballo in Greek: to throw, cast, banish, put out
Deliverance is one of the most ignored and misunderstood ministries in most churches. Manifestations are either swept under the rug, told to be at peace, or written off as flesh and not something spiritual.
Ephesians 6:10-12 NLT "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places."
- (1 Peter 5:8) Demons are still at work
- (2 Corinthians 11:14-15) Can disguise their works as good
- (2 Corinthians 4:4) Can try to deceive people
- (Matthew 8:16) Can possess people
- (Matthew 8:31-32) Can possess animals
- (Matthew 12:22) Can cause sickness and disabilities
- (Mark 5:2-4) Can have supernatural strength
- (Acts 16:16-18) Can have supernatural powers
1 John 4:4 NLT "But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world."
Luke 10:17-19 NLT "When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you."
Ephesians 2:6 NLT "For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus."
Matthew 10:8 NLT "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!"
Ephesians 2 says we are seated with Jesus in the heavenly realms. Luke says Jesus has given us all authority over the power of the enemy. Ephesians 6 says there are evil spirits in the heavenly realms. Matthew 10 says to cast them out! We do not EVER have to accept defeat, demonic attacks, or fear.
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