Satan – Our Enemy 

Introduction:

  We all have fears of various kinds – flying, spiders, public speaking.

One of mine is snakes!  I can’t stand them though many are quite harmless.  It’s interesting that our greatest enemy, Satan, is first seen in the Bible as a snake.  (Genesis 3:1, Revelation 12:9)  Then the serpent is cursed.  (Genesis 3:14-15, I John 3:8) 

Theme:

  Since Satan is our worst enemy, we need to know all we can about him! 

Body:

 I. The Power of Satan

• Adversary and Accuser  (I Peter 5:8)  Be aware that our enemy may attack at any time.  He is our opponent and will do anything in his power to win.  Satan acted like a prosecutor and accused Job of only serving God for selfish reasons.  (Job 1)    Also see:  (Revelation 12:10)
• Slanderer “Devil”  (Matthew 4:1,3) The Devil tempts us to do wrong. (I Thessalonians 3:5) He wants to lead us astray, away from our God.
• Ruler of this World  (John 14:30) He is leader of all that is evil and wicked.  (Ephesians 6:12, Ephesians 2:2)  The sons of disobedience follow him.
• Destroyer  (Revelation 9:11) He does have power, “prince of demons.”  (Matthew 12:24)  He is called a murderer.  (John 8:24)  He destroys and murders by deceiving people.    (II Corinthians 11:3,14)

 II. Our Power over Satan

• Be aware  (II Corinthians 2:10-11, I Peter 5:8)
• Resist him “. . .Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”  (James 4:7,  Also I Peter 5:9)
• Fight him  (Ephesians 6:11-13)
• Overcome him  (I John 2:13, Revelation 12:11)

III. Jesus’ Victory over Satan

• Destroy the works of the devil.  (I John 3:8)
• Cast out Satan by Christ’s death and resurrection.  (John 12:31-33, Hebrews 2:14-15)
• Satan is condemned to eternal fire.  (Revelation 20:10)
• Death is destroyed.  (Revelation 20:14)  “Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire.”  (I Corinthians 15:24-26)

Invitation:

• Christ has made our victory over Satan possible.  (Revelation 2:10-11)
• Read:  (I Corinthians 15:50-57)

Bobby Stafford

August 21, 2011

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