Christian exorcism is founded on the belief that Jesus commanded his followers to expel evil spirits in his name. [13] The Catholic Encyclopedia article on Exorcism says Jesus points to this ability as a sign of his Messiahship, and that he has empowered his disciples to do the same. [8]

2024年1月31日 · The way we have to approach exorcism and demonic oppression is with a sense of humility, in that, we don’t have the direct insight that Jesus does as to when demons are involved. Be willing to speak boldly to someone with the gospel. That is the ultimate exorcism –the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

2024年4月10日 · Exorcism (commanding demons to leave other people) was practiced by various people in the Gospels and the Book of Acts—the disciples as part of Christ’s instructions (Matthew 10); others using Christ’s name (Mark 9:38); the children of the Pharisees (Luke 11:18-19); Paul (Acts 16); and certain exorcists (Acts 19:11-16).

Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? A close look at the New Testament shows that power over evil spirits is not a calling or ability given to every person. All Christians are called to put on the full armor of God to stand against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:10-12).

Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the Church uses against the power of the devil. What is the difference between an exorcism and the Sacrament of Penance?

2017年10月26日 · The first official English-language translation of a ritual book on exorcisms has been released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, detailing practices that get rid of demons and prayers against the "powers of darkness."

Jesus’ disciples performed exorcism to show Christ’s power over demons (Luke 10:17) and to prove that the disciples were acting under God’s authority. It also showed the possessed person’s lack...

In Christian practice, the person performing the exorcism, known as an exorcist, is a member of a Christian Church, or an individual thought to be graced with special powers or skills.

2018年12月17日 · Over the years exorcism came to be associated more widely with the Christian faith. Several Christian writers mention exorcisms taking place publicly as a way to convince people to become...

2025年1月3日 · Exorcism, an adjuration addressed to evil spirits to force them to abandon an object, place, or person; technically, a ceremony used in both Jewish and Christian traditions to expel demons from persons who have come under their power. The rites and practices of preliterate people to ward off or to.