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Luke 11:21
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A House Divided
20But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.21When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.22But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
strong man--meaning Satan. armed--pointing to all the subtle and varied methods by which he wields his dark power over men. keepeth--"guardeth." his palace--man whether viewed more largely or in individual souls--how significant of what men are to Satan! in peace--undisturbed, secure in his possession.
John Gill Bible Commentary
But when a stronger than he,.... By whom is meant Christ, who is the mighty God, the Almighty; and appears to be so, in the creation of all things, in upholding them by the word of his power, in the government of the world, and the works of providence, in the redemption of his people from sin, Satan, and the law, and in the conversion of them, by the efficacy of his grace, and in the preservation of them by his power; and who is manifestly stronger than Satan; not only by these instances, but by what follows: shall come upon him; as he did in person, when he dispossessed him from the bodies of men; and does by his Spirit in conversion, when he enters into his palace, the heart of man, binds him, and looses men from him, and turns them from the power of Satan, to God, and sets up a throne of grace, where he himself dwells and reigns: so he comes upon him as an adversary, and often at an unawares; and always with great power and strength, and succeeds: Satan came upon Christ in the wilderness, in the garden, and on the cross, and attacked him, but without success; whence it is clear, that he is stronger than he: and overcame him; he overcame him in the wilderness, and obliged him to retreat; and on the cross, when he obtained a complete victory over him, destroyed him, his principalities and powers, and all his works, and led him captive; and in conversion, so as to deliver his people from him, that were led captive by him, as that he can never regain his dominion over them more; and though he is suffered to tempt them; he cannot destroy them; and the saints shall overcome him at last, and have him bruised under their feet: and at the same time, he taketh from him all his armour, wherein he trusted; as his temptations, which he himself repelled in the wilderness, and wrenched out of his hands, and made them useless, and he gives power to his people to resist them, and succours them under them, and delivers them out of them; and also the sins of men, which he took away on the cross, when he bore them, and the punishment of them there: and in conversion, he greatly weakens the power of sin, and takes away the dominion of it; and though the being of it is not removed, hence Satan has something to work upon, yet its power is so far gone, that neither that nor Satan, can destroy such who are truly called by the grace of God: and divideth his spoils: he spoils his house, the heart of man, from being any longer a palace for him, and his goods, his mind and conscience, which are enlightened and awakened, and purged: or by his spoils are meant, the souls of men; which are taken as a prey out of his hands, and become trophies of victorious grace.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
11:21-22 The strong man is Satan; the stronger man is Jesus. Jesus’ exorcisms demonstrated that he was defeating and plundering Satan’s property—those people held in bondage by him (cp. Isa 49:24-26).
Luke 11:21
A House Divided
20But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.21When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.22But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.
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(Church Leadership) 11. Satan Has Been Defeated
By Zac Poonen1.7K59:15MAT 6:33LUK 11:21JHN 6:35JHN 8:111CO 2:91JN 4:17In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of believers living in the same authority and dignity as Jesus did on earth. He highlights the need for total surrender and purity in our lives, just as Jesus lived. The speaker also emphasizes the significance of recognizing the wonder of Jesus' sacrifice and the freedom it brings, leading to compassion towards sinners. Additionally, the sermon emphasizes the need to confront and overcome Satan before entering into ministry, drawing from Jesus' example of facing temptation for 40 days. The speaker encourages believers to approach scripture with attentiveness and meditation, seeking to receive revelation directly from God rather than relying on secondhand knowledge.
The Landlady From Heaven and the Tenants From Hell
By Ian Paisley59632:16MAT 6:33MAT 12:30MAT 12:43MAT 12:45LUK 11:21LUK 11:24In this sermon, the preacher reflects on a personal experience from many years ago, where he felt the power of his Savior defeating Satan. He emphasizes the importance of being led by God's grace and being cleansed of sin. The preacher then reads from the Gospel of Matthew, specifically focusing on a passage about an unclean spirit returning to a man after being cast out. He warns the congregation about the dangers of drifting away from God and urges them to heed the Savior's call before it's too late. The sermon highlights the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome Satan's schemes and emphasizes the need for reliance on Christ.
The Existing Anarchy
By G. Campbell Morgan0The Kingdom of GodSpiritual RenewalMAT 4:4MAT 5:3MAT 9:36MAT 11:25MAT 15:14MAT 21:38MAT 23:4LUK 9:60LUK 11:21JHN 3:3G. Campbell Morgan addresses the theme of existing anarchy as seen through the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the contrast between the Kingdom of God and the false ideals, rules, and perverse hearts of humanity. He highlights how Jesus recognized the divine authority of God while also observing the chaos and rebellion against it, revealing the need for spiritual renewal and true authority to overcome this anarchy. Morgan categorizes the manifestations of anarchy into false ideals, false rule, and human perversity, while identifying blindness, spiritual slavery, and spiritual death as the underlying reasons for this state. Ultimately, he calls for a return to the true authority of God and the necessity of being born again to enter the Kingdom of God.
Christ's Victory Over Satan.
By Edward Payson0PSA 51:10ISA 5:20LUK 11:21JHN 8:44ACT 26:182CO 4:4EPH 2:1EPH 6:10JAS 4:71JN 3:8Edward Payson preaches about the spiritual warfare between Christ and Satan, illustrating how Jesus, as the stronger man, overcomes the strong man armed by stripping him of his armor and setting free the souls enslaved by darkness. He emphasizes the necessity of Christ's deliverance and redemption to transform the human soul, originally designed as God's dwelling place, from a palace of Satan to a temple of God. Payson urges Christians to remember their past bondage to sin, to pity and pray for those still enslaved, and to be diligent in serving God. He also calls out to the unconverted sinners, warning them of the false peace and security in serving Satan, and encourages them to seek deliverance through Christ's power and grace.
Extracts From Correspondence
By John Gifford Bellett0LUK 11:211CO 5:111CO 6:192TH 2:10HEB 13:82PE 3:3REV 17:3John Gifford Bellett emphasizes the unique and narrow path of the Church, highlighting the need for her virtues and morals to be of a divine quality, distinct from those of the world. Bellett discusses the importance of the Church's discipline and how it differs from societal norms, urging believers to uphold sanctity in all aspects of life. He warns about the prevalence of error in the last days, urging Christians to stay pure and focus on nourishing the good rather than exposing all forms of evil. Bellett also touches on the revival of Catholicism and the need for believers to focus on the rejected Jesus and the coming glory beyond the present challenges and apostate movements.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
strong man--meaning Satan. armed--pointing to all the subtle and varied methods by which he wields his dark power over men. keepeth--"guardeth." his palace--man whether viewed more largely or in individual souls--how significant of what men are to Satan! in peace--undisturbed, secure in his possession.
John Gill Bible Commentary
But when a stronger than he,.... By whom is meant Christ, who is the mighty God, the Almighty; and appears to be so, in the creation of all things, in upholding them by the word of his power, in the government of the world, and the works of providence, in the redemption of his people from sin, Satan, and the law, and in the conversion of them, by the efficacy of his grace, and in the preservation of them by his power; and who is manifestly stronger than Satan; not only by these instances, but by what follows: shall come upon him; as he did in person, when he dispossessed him from the bodies of men; and does by his Spirit in conversion, when he enters into his palace, the heart of man, binds him, and looses men from him, and turns them from the power of Satan, to God, and sets up a throne of grace, where he himself dwells and reigns: so he comes upon him as an adversary, and often at an unawares; and always with great power and strength, and succeeds: Satan came upon Christ in the wilderness, in the garden, and on the cross, and attacked him, but without success; whence it is clear, that he is stronger than he: and overcame him; he overcame him in the wilderness, and obliged him to retreat; and on the cross, when he obtained a complete victory over him, destroyed him, his principalities and powers, and all his works, and led him captive; and in conversion, so as to deliver his people from him, that were led captive by him, as that he can never regain his dominion over them more; and though he is suffered to tempt them; he cannot destroy them; and the saints shall overcome him at last, and have him bruised under their feet: and at the same time, he taketh from him all his armour, wherein he trusted; as his temptations, which he himself repelled in the wilderness, and wrenched out of his hands, and made them useless, and he gives power to his people to resist them, and succours them under them, and delivers them out of them; and also the sins of men, which he took away on the cross, when he bore them, and the punishment of them there: and in conversion, he greatly weakens the power of sin, and takes away the dominion of it; and though the being of it is not removed, hence Satan has something to work upon, yet its power is so far gone, that neither that nor Satan, can destroy such who are truly called by the grace of God: and divideth his spoils: he spoils his house, the heart of man, from being any longer a palace for him, and his goods, his mind and conscience, which are enlightened and awakened, and purged: or by his spoils are meant, the souls of men; which are taken as a prey out of his hands, and become trophies of victorious grace.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
11:21-22 The strong man is Satan; the stronger man is Jesus. Jesus’ exorcisms demonstrated that he was defeating and plundering Satan’s property—those people held in bondage by him (cp. Isa 49:24-26).