Satan was "the strong man" who had mankind in his power, but now one "stronger than him" has come and is taking his power away from him. This tells us something quite important about the person of Christ. With his coming there has begun a new era for humanity, a regime change. Such a thing could not be the work of a mere man, nor can it be the work of a great prophet.
2007-02-25 18:36:57 · 6 answers · asked by defOf 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is essential to note the name or the power by which Jesus casts out demons. The usual formula with which the exorcist turns to the demon is: "I charge you by...," or "in the name of ... I order you to leave this person." He calls on a higher authority, generally God, and for Christians, Jesus. But this is not the case for Jesus himself: His words are a dry "I order you."
I order you! Jesus does not need to call upon a higher authority; he is himself the higher authority.
The defeat of the power of evil and of the demons was an integral part of the definitive salvation (eschatological) proclaimed by the prophets. Jesus invites his adversaries to draw the conclusions of what they see with their eyes. There is nothing more to wait on, to look forward to; the kingdom and salvation is in their midst.
2007-02-25 18:37:58 · update #1
Jesus was both human and divine.
2007-02-25 18:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by ~ B_e_K_z ~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus wasn't just a mere man, he was half God and half man. The only Begotten Son of God. He has the power and authority over all as God's only Begotten Son ,he is heir to all that is God's and that includes all of this world. When Satan tempted Jesus on the mountain he offered Jesus the whole world and power over it if Jesus would submit himself to Satan, Jesus said to him, Why do you offer me that which is already mine?
Note to Atheists: Satan and Lucifer are the same being,dude,guy,mythical being or non-being..
2007-02-26 02:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Angelz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, do you have any proof outside the Bible that any of this is true?
Second, notice in the story where Jesus meets the demon(s) named Legion, for we are many. The demon doesn't call on Satan to protect him from Jesus, he calls on God to protect him from Jesus. How odd.
2007-02-26 02:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by Wisdom in Faith 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God bless.
2007-02-26 03:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r right baby God bless you
2007-02-26 02:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's kind of nifty that the demons themselves were witness to Him.
2007-02-26 02:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋