But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? (Matt. 12:28–29) We cannot know what Jesus told the spirits in prison, but several New Testament themes would be appropriate: Their realm is now under his dominion. Every knee will bow to him. Their doom is sealed, since Jesus’ death and resurrection concludes and demonstrates his control