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How do we know Jesus has power over demons?

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Jesus demonstrates His power over demons in Mark 5 when He commands the unclean spirit to come out of the man, and the spirit obeys immediately.

The authority of Jesus over demons is vividly illustrated in the account found in Mark 5. When Jesus encounters the man possessed by a legion of demons, He commands the unclean spirits to come out, revealing His divine authority. The immediate obedience of the spirits to His command illustrates not only Jesus' supremacy but also the reality that there exists a greater power than that of evil. The narrative further emphasizes that these spirits recognized Jesus and sought to minimize their suffering, which indicates a fear and acknowledgement of His authority. This shows that while Satan is powerful, he is still subject to the will of Christ, who triumphs over him.
Scripture References: Mark 5:8-13, Mark 5:1-10, Luke 8:30-31, Luke 8:26-36, Luke 8:26-39, James 2:19

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