Thematic Bible: Christ triumphing over
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The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Completed by his death
Therefore, since the children share in [bodies of] flesh and blood, Christ also, in the same way, took on a human body so that, through His death, He could destroy [the dominion of] him who had the power to cause death, that is, the devil.
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[In doing this] Christ disarmed the rulers and authorities [i.e., evil forces] and made a public display of them, triumphing over them through the cross. [Note: This could possibly be rendered "God triumphed over them through Christ"].
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The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In empowering his disciples to cast out
Jesus then called His twelve apostles [see next verse] to Him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal all kinds of diseases and illnesses.
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And these [miraculous] signs will attend [the conversion of] those who believe. [Note: This refers to the supernatural miracles performed by the apostles and their associates during the apostolic age. See verse
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The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In casting out the spirits of
And He said to them, "Go and tell that fox [Note: This is a metaphor signifying the sly, cunning nature of King Herod], 'Look, I am driving out evil spirits and performing [miraculous] healings today and tomorrow, but on the third day I will be finished.'
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But, if I drive out evil spirits by the finger of God [i.e., by God's direct, supernatural intervention], then [that is evidence that] the kingdom of God has come into your midst [i.e., by my presence and ministry].
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The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Illustrated
When a fully armed strong man guards his own courtyard [i.e., homestead], his possessions are safe. But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away all the armament the strong man relied on, and [then] divides up his storehouse of possessions. [Note: The word here translated "possessions" may be translated "arms" so the meaning could be "divides up his armament"].
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In resisting his temptations
Then the devil left Him and angels came and tended to His needs [i.e., food, water, etc.].
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The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Predicted
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In destroying the works of
[But] the person who continues to live a sinful life belongs to the devil, because the devil has continued to sin since the beginning [See Gen. 3]. For this is the reason that the Son of God came [into the world]; it was to destroy the works [i.e., the influence of] the devil [in people's lives].
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Related Topics
- Angels opposed to God
- Apostles, Given Miraculous Power
- Apostles, Miraculous Power
- Casting Out Demons
- Destruction Of Satan's Works
- Exorcisms
- Impotence Of Satan
- Jesus Casting Out Demons