30 Questions
Jesus always rebuked the demon-possessed individuals before casting out the demons.
False
Jesus rebuked the wind and the sea to demonstrate his divine power.
True
Jesus never rebuked fevers, only demons.
False
The results of Jesus' rebuke were always gradual and took time to manifest.
False
The commission to the 70 only involved preaching and teaching, but not healing or miracles.
False
The casting out of demons was not associated with miracles of healing and signs and wonders.
False
The authentication of the Messiah and the apostles was not related to the casting out of demons.
False
Jesus always claimed to have authority to rebuke Satan and the elements of nature.
True
The ministry of the apostles did not involve healing and signs and wonders.
False
The uniqueness of Christ's power and authority is not seen in his rebuke of demons and nature.
False
According to Dr. Roscoe, prayer is an act of violence.
False
Daimonizomai means to be possessed by a demon.
True
The term 'demonize' refers to influence from without, not location within.
False
The Bible teaches that believers can be indwelt by demons.
False
Paul's thorn in the flesh was definitely a demon.
False
Rebuking Satan for Paul's thorn in the flesh would be a correct response.
False
Spiritual warfare involves physical violence.
False
Prayer is a form of spiritual warfare.
True
The term 'spiritual mapping' is unrelated to casting out demons.
False
Dr. Roscoe teaches that prayer is an expression of anger and violence.
False
The kingdom of God is currently established on earth.
False
The Bible provides a model for being 'slain in the spirit' in public ministry.
False
The 'slain in the spirit' phenomenon is often associated with hypnotic suggestion.
True
Christian worship is characterized by a self-centered attitude.
False
Binding of Satan is necessary for successful preaching of the Gospel or ministry.
False
The charismatic leaders often use a mechanistic formulaic approach to ministry.
True
The 'slain in the spirit' phenomenon is a demonstration of miraculous power.
False
Faith is a means to manipulate God's will in charismatic theology.
True
God is the end and we are the means in Christian worship.
True
The kingdom of God will be fully established on earth when we reign with Christ.
True
Study Notes
Jesus' Power Over Demons, Nature, and Disease
- Jesus did not rebuke the individuals who were demon-possessed, but instead spoke to the demons themselves.
- Jesus demonstrated divine power by rebuking the realm of nature (e.g., the wind and the sea) and certain diseases (e.g., fever in Simon Peter's mother-in-law).
- However, Jesus did not rebuke the individuals who were released from demon possession.
The Result of Jesus' Rebuke
- The result of Jesus' rebuke was instantaneous and complete.
- This uniqueness of Christ's power, deity, and messiahship stands out in the gospel context.
The Association of Demons with Miracles of Healing
- Casting out demons is associated with miracles of healing, resurrecting, and cleansing in the commission to the 70.
- This association is a sign of the kingdom of God and authenticates the messiah and the apostles.
The Ministry of Healing
- Healing should be part of the ministry done with signs and wonders, but it is not a ministry that we should be claiming to do today.
- We should not claim to have the same authority as Jesus to rebuke Satan, nature, and disease.
The Understanding of Spiritual Warfare
- Some individuals have adopted strategies to perform exorcisms in public, claiming to have received special empowerment or anointing to do so.
- However, there is no biblical model for being "slain in the spirit" or for the kind of empowerment being claimed.
- This kind of spiritual warfare can be seen as akin to magic, with a self-centered focus on the individual rather than on God.
The Definition of Prayer
- Prayer is not an act of violence, but rather an expression of dependence, humility, and aligning our will with God's.
- Prayer is not about demanding that God intervene to do what we think should be done.
The Meaning of Daimonizomai
- Daimonizomai does not mean "demon eyes" or influence from without, but rather to be possessed by, to go into, or to come out of a demon.
- The location of the demon is the real issue, not just influence from without.
Spiritual Mapping
- Spiritual mapping involves examining a city or region historically, spiritually, economically, sociologically, anthropologically, and geographically to discern spiritual forces at work.
- This is a thorough examination that requires multiple specialists to come together.
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