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The Concept of Liberation in Luke 4:16-22 and Exorcism in the Church: The Nigerian Experience

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  • John Arierhi Ottuh
  • Revd. Gideon O. Oyibo
  • Andrew O. Okoro

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This research was conducted to examine the concept of liberation in Luke 4:16-22 against the understanding and practice of exorcism by some Nigerian exorcist and faith-healers. Using the liberation model as a method, the paper used the passage (Luke 4:16-22) as a recipe for exorcist and faith-healers in Nigeria. The study revealed that Jesus’ concept of liberation (deliverance) in Luke 4:16-22 was not intended to exert violence on or exploit the victim of demonic oppression or illness. Furthermore, the passage showed a compassionate declaration of God’s willingness to liberate or deliver the oppressed from their predicament with the power of the Holy Spirit. As far as liberation and exorcism were concerned, the Church in Nigeria was challenged to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit so as to avoid abuse and embarrassment of victims. The church is also admonished to be concerned and fight for the right and liberation of the oppressed in Nigeria.

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  • John Arierhi Ottuh & Revd. Gideon O. Oyibo & Andrew O. Okoro, 2015. "The Concept of Liberation in Luke 4:16-22 and Exorcism in the Church: The Nigerian Experience," Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Richtmann Publishing Ltd, vol. 4, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjz:ajisjr:1004
    DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v4n1p195
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