A Biblical approach to
the ministry of deliverance
Jesus referred to deliverance as children's bread
and said it was not fit to cast before dogs
(those outside of covenant with God)
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The ministry of deliverance didn't end when Jesus' ministry was over
John 20:21 makes it clear that we are sent fourth into the world just as Jesus was sent fourth:
"Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you."
Jesus demonstrated the casting out of demonic spirits so that today we can follow in His steps and do the works that He did, as John 14:12 tells us:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."
What was one of the single most popular works that Jesus did? Casting out demons! Casting out demons was one of the signs that followed Jesus around, and in Mark 16:15,17, He said that them who believe will also have that sign following them around as well:
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature... And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils."
As we can see in Acts 8:6-7, the early church continued to cast out demonic spirits:
"And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed."
As we can see the early church was still very active in this ministry. We ought to be following suite today as well and continue the ministry that Jesus has bestowed upon us.
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