Where in the bible does christ said fo us to cast demons out of belivers?

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I went to church for awhile that usually talk about satan,and i am just curiosity about what the ancient Christians back then would say to some of today`s modern Christians who believe in casting demons out of christian,and having meetings on it?What did the early Christian talk about when they were in hiding during the Roman times?Did they do deliverance in charismatic way,or did they talk about what Christ second coming?Will God punish me,or curse me for questioning what my church been feeding me,or would God not care,or be happy for me to question the religious dogmas?
 
I wasnt there but if they followed the scriptures I would think they would be singing Psalms and hymns to the Lord, while being persecuted putting all their trust in HIm.
 
Churches that focus mostly on the demonic are a little out of balance. We are to make Jesus our focus, not the enemy. There are a few people, very few who may want to become Christians who come into a church and they may have some demonic problems. The demons must be dealt with by someone who knows what they are doing. But, for the most part, those who can say "Jesus Christ is Lord" freely are not demon possessed. They may be oppressed. They need teaching and balance, and a good example set before them. Pray should be part of their daily life. There is a big difference between possession and oppression. Those possessed have no control over their demonic manifestations. Those oppressed, can send the demons on their way as soon as they learn their authority in Christ Jesus.
The apostles did cast out demons, but not out of Christians. Can filth and cleanness dwell in the same vessel? No, of course not. If someone is truly possessed, they need to be freed and then make a committment to Christ and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
 
Jesus had his disciples casting out demons. He told them at the end when he went into heaven to go and make disciples of all nations. Laying hands on the sick, raising the dead and casting out demons.

Mar 16:17 "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;
Mar 16:18 "they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick and they will recover."
 
Anyone who would pretend to know is either lying or delusional. They weren't there. But, I imagine that will not stop them.. After all, they pretend to know the mind of God. Pretending to know the minds of ancient Christians would be nothingness to them.
 
A Christian rejects satan before baptism not after.
 
God gave humans an intelligent and creative mind. He also, according to Scripture, "knew you before you were born." So he can't be at all surprised when we question what we are taught by humans in church. The early Church was focused on the 2nd coming, as they believed it to be imminent. Paul tells people it is better not to marry, as they have too much to do to prepare for the 2nd coming. If all Christians followed that teaching, Christians never would have seen a second generation. I believe it is I Thessalonians where Paul answers the concern people have for those who have died since Christ's assumption, as they will not be present on earth when Christ arrives again. They expected it any day, and needed instruction to understand the concept of death and the second coming - it was not addressed before then.
 
dont do it if you arnt so sure
-thats my motto!
 
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