Jesus commissioned His disciples to cast out demons as a normal part of their ministry:

Mark 16:17 — "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils."

Deliverance is not a relic of the early church; it is the ongoing ministry of every believer who walks in the authority of Christ.

The Ministry of Deliverance

Deliverance is the expulsion of a demon or demons from a person or place through the authority of Jesus Christ. It may be dramatic — with convulsions, voices, and manifestations — or it may be peaceful, with the person simply feeling free.

Jesus performed deliverance with a word Mark 1:25, with a command Mark 9:25, and sometimes with prayer and fasting Matthew 17:21. The method varies, but the authority is the same.

Preparing for Deliverance

Before attempting deliverance, the minister should ensure:

1. 1 The person wants to be free — Deliverance cannot be forced on someone who desires to keep their demon.

1. 2 Sin is confessed and renounced — The person must close every door they opened through repentance.

1. 3 The minister is spiritually prepared — Prayer, fasting, and a clean life are essential. The demons know whether the minister is walking in authority or presumption.

1. 4 Aftercare is planned — A delivered person needs discipleship, fellowship, and ongoing prayer. Deliverance without follow-up often leads to relapse.

Practical Steps

1. 1 Identify the spirit — Ask the Holy Spirit for discernment. The demon may reveal its name or function.

1. 2 Bind the spirit — Command it in the Name of Jesus to be silent and to come out.

1. 3 Cast it out — Do not negotiate. Do not converse. Exercise authority and command it to leave.

1. 4 Fill the void — The expelled demon must be replaced with the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and Christian fellowship. An empty house is vulnerable Matthew 12:44.

The Power of Prayer and Fasting

Some demons are more resistant than others. Jesus said:

Matthew 17:21 — "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."

Fasting weakens the flesh and strengthens the spirit. It is a declaration that the battle belongs to God, not to human will or technique.