Demons, possession by

A recognised condition in Jesus Christ’s lifetime in which an individual is dominated by the influence of a demon. In his ministry, Jesus Christ encountered and delivered many people in such a condition. Many of Christ’s critics unsuccessfully sought to ascribe his authority and powers to demonic possession.

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Unfounded accusations of demon-possession Against John the Baptist Mt 11:18 Against Jesus Christ Jn 10:20–21 See also Mt 9:34; Mt 12:24; Jn 7:20; Jn 8:48–52 Unfounded accusations of demon-possession against Jesus Christ are refuted Mt 12:25–28; Jn 10:21 Demon-possession arising from sin 1 Sa 18:9–10…