Satan- On Earth Is Not His Equal

February 5, 2017

Since he will not win in the grand scheme of things, Satan does all he can to overcome God’s work in the world.
- He roams to and fro on the earth.
- He accuses us before God.
- He schemes to thwart us in our spiritual walk.
Satan has great power.
- Prince of the power of the air (controls the atmosphere and culture)
- Ephesians 2:1-2 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world, according to the ruler who exercises authority over the lower heavens, the spirit now working in the disobedient. (page 1008)
- The World though stained with sin would not be nearly as combative if there were not organized assaults from Satan.
- Ruler of the darkness of this world (not omnipresent but leads a host)
- Possesses those who open themselves up to it. (not possible for a believer)
We can claim some NT promises about Satan that Job could not.
- Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. (Our hope.)
  - 1John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
- Satanic oppression is defeated by submission to God and resistance to Satan
  - James 4:7 Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you

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