1. Jesus Defeats the Devil 1 Jn. 3:8 “...that he might destroy the works of the devil.” Undo

2. 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.”

3. Destroys false concept of Sin TOTAL DEPRAVITY Jesus had a body without Sin Heb. 4:15 Not inherited - Ezek. 18:20

4. Destroys fear of Sin Jesus was baptized Showed his respect for God Baptism is required – Acts 2:38 Overcome Satan by obedience

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

10. Jesus Defeats the Devil By Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ Evans, Georgia Sunday Evening – 06 June 2004