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Jesus always rebuked the demon-possessed individuals before casting out the demons.
Jesus always rebuked the demon-possessed individuals before casting out the demons.
False (B)
Jesus rebuked the wind and the sea to demonstrate his divine power.
Jesus rebuked the wind and the sea to demonstrate his divine power.
True (A)
Jesus never rebuked fevers, only demons.
Jesus never rebuked fevers, only demons.
False (B)
The results of Jesus' rebuke were always gradual and took time to manifest.
The results of Jesus' rebuke were always gradual and took time to manifest.
The commission to the 70 only involved preaching and teaching, but not healing or miracles.
The commission to the 70 only involved preaching and teaching, but not healing or miracles.
The casting out of demons was not associated with miracles of healing and signs and wonders.
The casting out of demons was not associated with miracles of healing and signs and wonders.
The authentication of the Messiah and the apostles was not related to the casting out of demons.
The authentication of the Messiah and the apostles was not related to the casting out of demons.
Jesus always claimed to have authority to rebuke Satan and the elements of nature.
Jesus always claimed to have authority to rebuke Satan and the elements of nature.
The ministry of the apostles did not involve healing and signs and wonders.
The ministry of the apostles did not involve healing and signs and wonders.
The uniqueness of Christ's power and authority is not seen in his rebuke of demons and nature.
The uniqueness of Christ's power and authority is not seen in his rebuke of demons and nature.
According to Dr. Roscoe, prayer is an act of violence.
According to Dr. Roscoe, prayer is an act of violence.
Daimonizomai means to be possessed by a demon.
Daimonizomai means to be possessed by a demon.
The term 'demonize' refers to influence from without, not location within.
The term 'demonize' refers to influence from without, not location within.
The Bible teaches that believers can be indwelt by demons.
The Bible teaches that believers can be indwelt by demons.
Paul's thorn in the flesh was definitely a demon.
Paul's thorn in the flesh was definitely a demon.
Rebuking Satan for Paul's thorn in the flesh would be a correct response.
Rebuking Satan for Paul's thorn in the flesh would be a correct response.
Spiritual warfare involves physical violence.
Spiritual warfare involves physical violence.
Prayer is a form of spiritual warfare.
Prayer is a form of spiritual warfare.
The term 'spiritual mapping' is unrelated to casting out demons.
The term 'spiritual mapping' is unrelated to casting out demons.
Dr. Roscoe teaches that prayer is an expression of anger and violence.
Dr. Roscoe teaches that prayer is an expression of anger and violence.
The kingdom of God is currently established on earth.
The kingdom of God is currently established on earth.
The Bible provides a model for being 'slain in the spirit' in public ministry.
The Bible provides a model for being 'slain in the spirit' in public ministry.
The 'slain in the spirit' phenomenon is often associated with hypnotic suggestion.
The 'slain in the spirit' phenomenon is often associated with hypnotic suggestion.
Christian worship is characterized by a self-centered attitude.
Christian worship is characterized by a self-centered attitude.
Binding of Satan is necessary for successful preaching of the Gospel or ministry.
Binding of Satan is necessary for successful preaching of the Gospel or ministry.
The charismatic leaders often use a mechanistic formulaic approach to ministry.
The charismatic leaders often use a mechanistic formulaic approach to ministry.
The 'slain in the spirit' phenomenon is a demonstration of miraculous power.
The 'slain in the spirit' phenomenon is a demonstration of miraculous power.
Faith is a means to manipulate God's will in charismatic theology.
Faith is a means to manipulate God's will in charismatic theology.
God is the end and we are the means in Christian worship.
God is the end and we are the means in Christian worship.
The kingdom of God will be fully established on earth when we reign with Christ.
The kingdom of God will be fully established on earth when we reign with Christ.
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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Explore the miracles of Jesus, including exorcisms and rebuking the forces of nature. Discover the demonstrations of Jesus' divine power in the Bible.
