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Name Of Jesus Research Paper

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His old self has gone, and he becomes a divinely transformed son of God. Therefore, evil can be cast out, not by man alone or by a dictatorial God who invades our lives but when we open the door and invite God through Christ to enter. “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, then I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. The author is letting us know that when we open the door in faith, believing a divine and human confrontation will transform our sin-ruined lives into radiant personalities. Once we decide to take our problems to God; we should leave them in his hands and let him do his will. God knows what needs to be done therefore, while God is working behind the scene, we are praying, fasting and being grateful for the outcome of the problem. We know that we will be victorious over the enemy therefore; with God all things are possible …show more content…

I thought about the seven sons of Sceva in the book of Acts. Therefore, we have someone attempting to cast out demons that are clearly unworthy to do so. The name of Jesus is being invoked as a talisman of sorts - a magic set of syllables that some one is trying to utter in order to gain control. When this unworthy person attempts to cast out the demon, the demons are the ones that realize the would-be exorcist as a person who may know the name of Jesus, but not really be one of his. When the demons say to the sons of Sceva, “I know Jesus” they are admitting that Jesus has power over them. When they say, “I know of Paul,” it is because they have heard that Paul is one who correctly uses the power of Christ. These demons know that Jesus is working through Paul, much to their consternation. But it is one thing to say a name, and another to understand the one through which the power comes. These sons of Sceva apparently know the words, but not the Christ (Acts

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