Jesus Defeats the Devil 1 Jn. 3:8 “...that he might destroy the works of the devil.” Undo
By defeating the Devil... Jesus becomes our SaviourJesus becomes our Saviour Luke 2:11 “...a Saviour,...”Luke 2:11 “...a Saviour,...” Matt. 1:21 “...he shall save his people from their sins.”Matt. 1:21 “...he shall save his people from their sins.”
Destroys false concept of Sin TOTAL DEPRAVITY Jesus had a body without Sin Heb. 4:15 Not inherited - Ezek. 18:20
Destroys fear of Sin Jesus was baptized Showed his respect for God Baptism is required – Acts 2:38 Overcome Satan by obedience
Destroys Idea Satan is more powerful than God Jesus performed miracles Forgive sin ~ Weather ~ Crops Showed him to be God – Jn.10:30 Devil not as powerful
Destroys Devils appeal to pride Jesus died for others sins Only Jesus was perfect Man has no room to boast Jesus had to die for us = Saviour
Destroys fear of Death Jesus arose from the grave If death were the end – 1 Cor.15:32 Resurrection breaks the fear Jesus lived after death – Heb.2:14
Jesus came to defeat the Devil Gen.3:15 – bruised head of Satan Devil cannot control us if we are obedient to Jesus James 4:7 Serve the Lord – Rom. 14:18 John 12:26
Jesus Defeats the Devil By Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ Evans, Georgia Sunday Evening – 06 June 2004