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NASB | John 6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 6:29 Jesus answered, "This is the work of God: that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent." |
Bible Question: Christ gave the disciples authority to cast out demons in His name, Mathew 10:1. Do we have this authority? If so, how do we recognize demonic influence from something like mental illness? |
Bible Answer: Hello Derby, Here's my answer: The entire verse reads, "Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness." (NASB) The primary purpose of Christ's performance of miracles was to validate His ministry- that He was the Messiah! So, it was of the disciples- that they were indeed (His)apostles. In context, do we see anyone "having authority over unclean spirits", "casting them out", "healing every disease and every affliction"? No, we don't! Empirically, we should see we do not have this authority. Christ Himself said when asked, "What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?", answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." (John 6:29) So too should we. Pauls' exhortation is "to know him and the power of HIs resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death" (Phil. 3:10) I trust I've provided some perspective to help:-) BradK |