Jesus dealt with the demonic realm a great deal in the gospels, primarily in the context of casting them out. He trained the disciples to do it also and said that driving out demons was one of the signs to follow believers.
Paul teaches that there is a spiritual gift of discernment available to believers so that we would know what the demonic realm is doing. In conjunction with submitting to God, we are also exhorted to resist demons so they will flee.
Is there biblical support for the concept of binding spirits? What does it mean to bind them up?
7. "I will give you the keys of the
kingdom of heaven; whatever
you bind on earth will be bound
in heaven, and whatever you
loose on earth will be loosed in
heaven."
10. Rev. 20:2:
"And I saw an angel coming down out of
heaven, having the key to the Abyss and
holding in his hand a great chain. He
the dragon, that ancient serpent, which is
the devil or Satan, and bound him for a
thousand years." An angel binds Satan
a thousand years so there is a precedent.
13. Bind the spirits by speaking out
loud that the demon is bound. Do
not do it in front of the person.
14. "In the name of Jesus, I bind up that spirit of
(anger, fear, etc.) that is tormenting 'Joe'. I
bind you with the blood of Jesus.You will
not be active' you'll not torment him and
you will not communicate nor draw
strength from any other spirits. I loose the
Holy Spirit upon Joe thatYou will reveal
Your great love for him and...
20. When you see a spirit
manifesting in a person.
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21. When a spirit is trying to hinder a
person from speaking or
responding appropriately.
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22. Render the demon inactive for a
season so the Holy Spirit (which is
loosed) can talk and minister to the
afflicted person. This is especially
beneficial if you are praying for the
salvation of unsaved loved ones.
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