Scripture does not speak of Christians being able to rebuke the devil. There are no examples of or instructions as to how we can do such in the New Testament epistles. Not even Micheal the Archangel put himself in a position to rebuke Satan (Jude 9). That is something which God Himself does (Zechariah 3:2).
The devil is a reality who oppress us. The same is true of demons. However, their knowledge of things and power are certainly not unlimited. Satan can only do as God permits him. What Scripture tells us to do is draw near to God (James 4:7-8). If we do that, then the devil will flee from us because God draws near to those who seek after Him.
We are to put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). That Pauline passage employs imagery of the armor that Roman guards wore. Our chief concern in this life should be serving God according to His will and not continually rebuking or binding the devil. We must turn to the guiding principles provided in God-breathed Scripture (Matthew 4:1-11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
The devil is a reality who oppress us. The same is true of demons. However, their knowledge of things and power are certainly not unlimited. Satan can only do as God permits him. What Scripture tells us to do is draw near to God (James 4:7-8). If we do that, then the devil will flee from us because God draws near to those who seek after Him.
We are to put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). That Pauline passage employs imagery of the armor that Roman guards wore. Our chief concern in this life should be serving God according to His will and not continually rebuking or binding the devil. We must turn to the guiding principles provided in God-breathed Scripture (Matthew 4:1-11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
