1. Satan’s Devices How Satan Conquers The World His Battle Plans

2. Names & Descriptions of Satan Satan (Job 1:6; 2 Cor 11:13-15)Satan (Job 1:6; 2 Cor 11:13-15) Devil (Matt 25:41; James 4:7)Devil (Matt 25:41; James 4:7) Old Serpent (Gen 3:1; Rev 12:9; 2 Cor 11:3)Old Serpent (Gen 3:1; Rev 12:9; 2 Cor 11:3) The Tempter (Matt 4:3; 1 Thess 3:5)The Tempter (Matt 4:3; 1 Thess 3:5) Prince of the power of the air (Eph 2:2)Prince of the power of the air (Eph 2:2) god of this world (2 Cor 4:4)god of this world (2 Cor 4:4) Prince of this world (John 12:31)Prince of this world (John 12:31) Adversary, like a roaring lion (1 Pet 5:8)Adversary, like a roaring lion (1 Pet 5:8)

3. Satan’s Goal His Method 2 Cor 2:11 – lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices2 Cor 2:11 – lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices 2 Cor 11:14-15 – And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.2 Cor 11:14-15 – And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

4. How May We Know Satan’s Battle Plan? Knowing the Word of God will aid us in the war over morals standards in our nation, our schools, in our homes & in our hearts. “…Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7)

5. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack Make evil seem goodMake evil seem good 2 Cor 11:14-15; Rom 1:252 Cor 11:14-15; Rom 1:25 Change the meaning of words that identify evil & goodChange the meaning of words that identify evil & good Isa 5:20Isa 5:20 Accuse those who oppose evil with doing evilAccuse those who oppose evil with doing evil 1 Kings 18:17; Jer 28:10-17; Acts 7:591 Kings 18:17; Jer 28:10-17; Acts 7:59 Always point to a greater evilAlways point to a greater evil

6. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack ABORTIONABORTION Make Evil Seem Good:Make Evil Seem Good: “We must control the population”“We must control the population” “The baby will be addicted to drugs”“The baby will be addicted to drugs” “The mother is incapable of proper care”“The mother is incapable of proper care” “The mother’s health is at risk”“The mother’s health is at risk” “She was raped, incest” (less than 5%)“She was raped, incest” (less than 5%)

7. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack ABORTIONABORTION Change The Meaning Of Words That Identify Evil & Good:Change The Meaning Of Words That Identify Evil & Good: “Abortion is a procedure performed on a fetus or an unviable tissue mass”“Abortion is a procedure performed on a fetus or an unviable tissue mass” “Abortion is about a “Woman’s right to choose” – her rights of reproduction”“Abortion is about a “Woman’s right to choose” – her rights of reproduction”

8. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack ABORTIONABORTION Accuse Those Who Oppose Evil With Doing Evil:Accuse Those Who Oppose Evil With Doing Evil: “Pro-life’ers are all religious fanatics who blow-up health clinics & kill folks”“Pro-life’ers are all religious fanatics who blow-up health clinics & kill folks”

9. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack ABORTIONABORTION Always Point To The Greater Evil:Always Point To The Greater Evil: “What about late stage or partial birth abortion”“What about late stage or partial birth abortion” “What about human cloning”“What about human cloning”

10. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack FORNICATIONFORNICATION Make Evil Seem Good:Make Evil Seem Good: “It’s an expression of their love for each other”“It’s an expression of their love for each other” Change The Meaning Of Words That Identify Evil & Good:Change The Meaning Of Words That Identify Evil & Good: “Consenting adults may cohabitate”“Consenting adults may cohabitate”

11. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack FORNICATIONFORNICATION Accuse Those Who Oppose Evil With Doing Evil:Accuse Those Who Oppose Evil With Doing Evil: “Puritanical values, i.e., the suppression of natural human desires, have led to sexual crimes”“Puritanical values, i.e., the suppression of natural human desires, have led to sexual crimes” Always Point To The Greater Evil:Always Point To The Greater Evil: “At least its not homosexuality or murder”“At least its not homosexuality or murder”

12. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack HOMOSEXUALITYHOMOSEXUALITY Make Evil Seem Good:Make Evil Seem Good: “God made them that way”“God made them that way” Change The Meaning Of Words That Identify Evil & Good:Change The Meaning Of Words That Identify Evil & Good: “It is an alternate lifestyle”“It is an alternate lifestyle” “She is Gay”“She is Gay” “He found his gender orientation”“He found his gender orientation” “Tolerance is peaceful”“Tolerance is peaceful” “Diversity is a good thing”“Diversity is a good thing”

13. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack HOMOSEXUALITYHOMOSEXUALITY Accuse Those Who Oppose Evil With Doing Evil:Accuse Those Who Oppose Evil With Doing Evil: “You’re a homophobe”“You’re a homophobe” “You intolerant, narrow-minded bigot”“You intolerant, narrow-minded bigot” Always Point To The Greater Evil:Always Point To The Greater Evil: “What about war, famine, disease”“What about war, famine, disease” Hollywood emphasizes the natural evils, but the moral evils are off limitsHollywood emphasizes the natural evils, but the moral evils are off limits

14. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack PORNOGRAPHYPORNOGRAPHY Make Evil Seem Good:Make Evil Seem Good: “It’s a form of art”“It’s a form of art” “It’s a practical career choice”“It’s a practical career choice” Change The Meaning Of Words That Identify Evil & Good:Change The Meaning Of Words That Identify Evil & Good: “Adult bookstores & Adult entertainment”“Adult bookstores & Adult entertainment” “We’re exercising our right to free speech”“We’re exercising our right to free speech”

15. Satan’s Battle Plan Pattern Of Attack PORNOGRAPHYPORNOGRAPHY Accuse Those Who Oppose Evil With Doing Evil:Accuse Those Who Oppose Evil With Doing Evil: “Censorship is unconstitutional”“Censorship is unconstitutional” Always Point To The Greater Evil:Always Point To The Greater Evil: “At least its not child pornography”“At least its not child pornography”

16. Satan’s battle plans have never changed! Don’t fight FOR him…Don’t fight FOR him… Educate & train yourself to fight against Him – STAND FOR THE TRUTH!Educate & train yourself to fight against Him – STAND FOR THE TRUTH! “Blessed are you when they revile & persecute you, & say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice & be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you” (Matt 5:11-12).

17. Final Word Satan’s destiny is everlasting fire!Satan’s destiny is everlasting fire! Matt 25:41Matt 25:41 Those who serve him here will live with him eternally in HellThose who serve him here will live with him eternally in Hell 2 Cor 11:3; Rev 20:152 Cor 11:3; Rev 20:15 Those who don’t know & obey the gospel will also join Satan in that placeThose who don’t know & obey the gospel will also join Satan in that place 2 Thess 1:8-92 Thess 1:8-9