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Main point summary
Jesus exposes the blasphemy of the Pharisees by providing three arguments proving that he is not casting out demons by Beelzebul.
Arc
editing
NT
Matthew 12:25-29
nasb
a And b knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them,
“ 1 Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste;
and 1 any city or house divided against itself will not stand.
series
If a Satan casts out Satan,
he 1 is divided against himself;
conditional
how then will his kingdom stand?
inference
ideaexplanation
If I a by 1 Beelzebul cast out demons,
b by whom do your sons cast them out?
For this reason they will be your judges.
But a if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God,
then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
alternative
Or how can anyone enter the strong man’s house and carry off his property,
unless he first binds the strong man?
And then he will plunder his house.
progression
First class conditional assumed to be true for the author's purposes.
First class conditional assumed to be true for the author's purposes.
First class conditional assumed to be true for the author's purposes.
Rhetorical Question: His kingdom will not stand.
Rhetorical Question: then your sons also cast out demons by Beelzebul.
Rhetorical Question: One can only enter the strong man's house if one has bound him first.
discourse
Phrase
Matthew 12:25-29
Blasphemy Exposed
And knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them,
1st Argument: A House Divided Cannot Stand
“Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste;
and any city or house divided against itself will not stand.
If Satan casts out Satan,
he is divided against himself;
how then will his kingdom stand?
2nd Argument: If Me, than You Too
If I by Beelzebul cast out demons,
by whom do your sons cast them out?
For this reason they will be your judges.
But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God,
then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
3rd Argument: More Power Required
Or how can anyone enter the strong man’s house and carry off his property,
unless he first binds the strong man?
And then he will plunder his house.
phrasing