A. Story of Adam & Eve in the Garden, the appearance of the Serpent, and the consequent fall.
Genesis 2:15-3:15
B. Who is this enemy of God and His children?
1. Also Identified as: the Devil, Belial, Beelzebub, the Serpent, Dragon, Accuser, Father of Lies, etc.
2. He truly is the great enemy of the God, and hence our greatest enemy:
A. Leader of evil spirits: Mt.12:24
B. Counterpart to Michael: Jude 9, Rev.12:7-9
1. NOTE: He is not divine. He is NOT the counterpart to Jesus as the JW s teach
C. God of this world: 2 Co.4:4, Mt.4:8-9
1. Meaning that all worldly (1 Jn.2:15) things are of him. The world serves this evil master.
3. His unending Pursuit is to harm God by taking his children, and he does this through temptation:
A. This is show when he tempts Jesus: Mt.4:1-11;
B. He prompted the betrayal of Judas Lk.22:3
C. And the deception of Ananias & Sapphira Acts 5:3
D. He tempts by providing the opportunity, the evil impulse is within us James 1:13-15
4. God has warned us of Satan s devices: 2 Co.2:11
A. He does not appear to be evil 2 Cor.11:13-15
B. He uses 3 basic temptations: 1 Jn.2:15-17
1. The Lust of the Flesh
2. The Lust of the Eyes
3. The Pride of life
4. Gn.3:6
5. Just how formidable is this enemy of ours?
A. God does restrain his attacks Job.1:6-12
B. God has provided for our protection 1 Co.1O:13
1. You must resist him Jas.4:7
2. We must pray for each other Lk.22:31,32
C. He has been defeated by Christ: Gn.3:15, Hebrews 2:14, Ro.16:19-20, 1 Jn.3:8; Col.2:15; Rev.12:7-9
D. He is eternally bound for a Devils Hell: 2 Pt.2:4, Mt.25:41
6. Conclusion:
A. Satan comes to Steal you from God, Kill your spiritual life and Destroy your soul in Hell
Jn.10:10
B. Your enemy is real, but he is defeated. Don t take him lightly, but don t let him stop you either
1 Jn.4:4