1 OF 7 | WHO IS SATAN IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE?

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1 OF 7 | WHO IS SATAN IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE?
What are angels and demons doing on the earth and in the heavens today? How do we fight spiritual warfare?
Spiritual Warfare, Part 1 - April 21, 2024
Intro: Israel’s defense
Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV2011)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Who is “the devil”?
Revelation 12:9 (NIV2011)
9 The great dragon was hurled down-that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
Satan is our enemy
1 Peter 5:8 (NIV2011)
8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Example: Barna Poll
Satan’s identity:
Ezekiel 28:12-17 (NIV2011)
‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: carnelian, chrysolite and emerald, topaz, onyx and jasper, lapis lazuli, turquoise and beryl. Your settings and mountings were made of gold; on the day you were created they were prepared. 14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones. 15 You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created till wickedness was found in you. 16 Through your widespread trade you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mount of God, and I expelled you, guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones. 17 Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings.
Satan’s identity:
Satan is a fallen angel
Luke 10:18 (NIV2011)
“I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.”
Jude 1:9 (NIV2011)
But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
Satan’s identity:
Satan is a powerful fallen angel
Satan’s activity:
Ephesians 6:11-12 (NIV2011)
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Satan’s activity
Satan commands other fallen angels
Ephesians 6:11 (NIV2011)
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Satan’s activity
Satan schemes against Christians
Galatians 6:8 (NIV2011)
8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Example: Google search
Satan’s activity
Satan influences leaders
Revelation 2:10 (NIV2011)
10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
Application: Importance of godly leaders
Satan’s activity
Satan infiltrates churches
2 Corinthians 11:14-15 (NIV2011)
14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
1 Timothy 4:1 (NIV2011)
1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.
Application: Deviation from Scripture
Satan’s plight
1 John 3:8 (NIV2011)
8 The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.
Revelation 20:10 (NIV2011)
10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Satan’s plight
He is a defeated enemy
Ephesians 6:10 (NIV2011)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
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