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Spiritual Warfare, Part 2 The Nature of Our Adversary We are in spiritual warfare whether we like it or not & whether we fight back or not Fear of spiritual warfare will cause people to avoid spiritual things or become superstitious Ignorance and / or humor will cause people to think of the demonic as inconsequential

Spiritual Warfare, Part 2 The Nature of Our Adversary God has already: Chosen us in Him Redeemed us by Jesus’ death Forgiven us our sins Given us the Holy Spirit Made us alive in Him

Spiritual Warfare, Part 2 The Nature of Our Adversary God equips us spiritually to: Use our spiritual gifts to edify Live righteously Submit to the Holy Spirit Have proper relationships In our family At work.

Spiritual Warfare, Part 2 The Nature of Our Adversary We must also put our armor on to stand firm against the schemes of the devil

Spiritual Warfare, Part 2 The Nature of Our Adversary Demons are fallen angels and they are organized and ranked Principalities / rulers Powers / forces World-forces of this darkness Spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

The Identity of Satan Ezekiel 28:11-19: - He had been full of wisdom, perfect in beauty, anointed cherub who covers, blameless Satan became: unrighteous, filled with violence, wisdom corrupted, proud because of beauty. Isaiah 14:3-15 - Pride stated in five “I wills” - he seeks to usurp God and take His place.

The Identity of Satan Names for Satan: “prince of this World,” “the prince of the power of the air,” “the god of this age,” Beelzebul, Lucifer, Satan, devil, the Old Serpent, Great Dragon, Great Red Dragon , Appollyon, Evil One, Tempter, Accuser, Deceiver Descriptions of Satan: murderer, liar, sinner, opposer of the righteous

Satan’s War Against God Genesis 3 - Satan deceives Eve through three lies, Adam sins and mankind falls. God had a plan for the redemption of mankind - Genesis 3:15 - Christ will triumph over Satan Satan instigates murder (Genesis 4 / 1 John 3:12), but God gave another son - Seth Man is utterly corrupt by Genesis 6, and God judges, but preserved a remnant

Satan’s War Against God Satan sought to have Jesus killed, but Christ could not die until His hour had come to redeem man Jesus proclaimed victory and rose from the dead Satan is defeated, but still fighting. He still strives to keep unbelievers blind & make believers useless

The Abilities of Satan Job 1 & 2: Satan is the root cause of theft, murder, a “natural disaster,” and physical suffering He will be the source of great signs and wonders to mislead, if possible, even the elect (Matt. 24; 1 Thess. 2) Satan will use every means he can to deceive people from the worship of the Eternal God to something else.

Demons Demons are real - Deuteronomy 32:17 ; Psalm 106:34-38; Matthew 12:22-28; Acts 5:16 ; James 2:19 Demons are fallen angels - Matt. 25:41 One third of all angels fell with Satan Revelation 12:4

Demonic Abilities Demons are the power behind idolatry & the occult - Deut. 32:17 ; Psalm 106:34-38 ; 1 Cor. 10:18-21 Levitation; apports, telekenesis; occultic visions, automatic writing, materializations; apparitions, etc.

Demonic Abilities “Ghosts” are demonic apparitions and materializations - demons can do what angels do Demons can be the source of disease, disabilities, insanity, masochism, animal behavior, divination

Demonic Doctrine & Influence Demons develop and spread false doctrine - I Kings 22; 1 Timothy 4:1-4 False religions and cults are all based on the doctrine of demons - so are some theological aberrations. Overt demonic activity occurs around the world and is increasing in the United States

Demonic Doctrine & Influence Some sources of demonic influence: False religions, cults, Directly occultic teaching & practices New age thought / Eastern mysticism Some entertainment media, Drug abuse Some games.

Demonic & Angelic Battles Daniel 10 The spiritual battle between demons and angels ranges from personal to national to international

Response & Conclusions The non-Christian is without the necessary resources. Fear God, repent & believe in Christ The Christian is protected by God. Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee

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