1. The Truth About The Devil
1 Peter 5:8-9

2. Misconceptions Devil equal with God Ruler of Hell
Some have nearly deified the Devil!
Has upper hand on man
Ruler of Hell
Throne in Hell
Rules over & torments condemned

3. Equal With God? What has he ever created? What powers?
God’s are genuine (Acts 2:22)
Satan’s are not (2 Thess. 2:9)

4. How can he be defeated (Rev. 12:7-9)?
Case of Job?
Why did God have to allow this (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-6)
How can he be resisted?
Jesus (Lk. 4:13)
Man (1 Peter 5:8-9).
How can he be defeated (Rev. 12:7-9)?
How can he be condemned (Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:10)?

5. Ruler Of Hell?
Will actually be cast into Hell (Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:10)
Devil’s rule is here
Ruler of this world (Jn. 12:31; 14:30; 16:11)
Prince of the power of the air (Eph. 2:2).
God of this world (2 Cor. 4:4)
Has throne (Rev. 2:13), synagogue (Rev. 3:9), and children (1 John 3:10). All here

6. Notice again Matt. 25:41
Abode of wicked (Rev. 21:8)
Second death
Place of torment (Rev. 20:10)
Punishment for sin
No indication that the Devil wants to be there anymore than you or I do!

7. Success Against The Devil
Be an overcomer.
“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).
Do so by obeying the gospel.