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SATAN – Past, Present & Future

SATAN – Past, Present & Future. INTRODUCTION. Much interest in Satan/Satanism. INTRODUCTION. Much interest in Satan/Satanism Books , Movies: The Omen, The Exorcist, Constantine, etc. INTRODUCTION. Much interest in Satan/Satanism Books , Movies: The Omen, The Exorcist, Constantine, etc.

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SATAN – Past, Present & Future

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  1. SATAN – Past, Present & Future

  2. INTRODUCTION • Much interest in Satan/Satanism

  3. INTRODUCTION • Much interest in Satan/Satanism • Books, Movies: The Omen, The Exorcist, Constantine, etc.

  4. INTRODUCTION • Much interest in Satan/Satanism • Books, Movies: The Omen, The Exorcist, Constantine, etc. • Many false ideas

  5. INTRODUCTION • Much interest in Satan/Satanism • Books, Movies: The Omen, The Exorcist, Constantine, etc. • Many false ideas • For many, it’s scary to think about

  6. INTRODUCTION • Much interest in Satan/Satanism • Books, Movies: The Omen, The Exorcist, Constantine, etc. • Many false ideas • For many, it’s scary to think about • However, his reality should never be doubted

  7. INTRODUCTION • Opportunity for Christians

  8. INTRODUCTION • Opportunity for Christians • Teach the truth

  9. INTRODUCTION • Opportunity for Christians • Teach the truth • Dispel error

  10. INTRODUCTION • Opportunity for Christians • Teach the truth • Dispel error • Set an example

  11. INTRODUCTION • Opportunity for Christians • Teach the truth • Dispel error • Set an example • Bring people to God

  12. INTRODUCTION • Go to the Bible

  13. INTRODUCTION • Go to the Bible • Authority

  14. INTRODUCTION • Go to the Bible • Authority • NOT exhaustive (some/many questions will be left unanswered)

  15. INTRODUCTION • Go to the Bible • Authority • NOT exhaustive (some/many questions will be left unanswered) • Enough to: • Recognize • Learn • Warn

  16. INTRODUCTION • 4 Major Parts in this Study

  17. INTRODUCTION • 4 Major Parts in this Study • Reality

  18. INTRODUCTION • 4 Major Parts in this Study • Reality • Nature/Work

  19. INTRODUCTION • 4 Major Parts in this Study • Reality • Nature/Work • Power

  20. INTRODUCTION • 4 Major Parts in this Study • Reality • Nature/Work • Power • Fate

  21. 1. THE REALITY OF SATAN • The Bible (the written word of God) is emphatic that Satan exists

  22. THE REALITY OF SATAN • The Bible (the written word of God) is emphatic that Satan exists • An actual being

  23. THE REALITY OF SATAN • The Bible (the written word of God) is emphatic that Satan exists • An actual being • Evil in nature

  24. THE REALITY OF SATAN • The Bible (the written word of God) is emphatic that Satan exists • An actual being • Evil in nature • The reality of his existence must be faced

  25. THE REALITY OF SATAN • The Bible (the written word of God) is emphatic that Satan exists • An actual being • Evil in nature • The reality of his existence must be faced • It is an important first step

  26. THE REALITY OF SATAN • The Bible (the written word of God) is emphatic that Satan exists • An actual being • Evil in nature • The reality of his existence must be faced • It is an important first step • Yet, many try to deny his existence • Mythology, psychology, superstition

  27. THE REALITY OF SATAN • The Bible (the written word of God) is emphatic that Satan exists • An actual being • Evil in nature • The reality of his existence must be faced • It is an important first step • Yet, many try to deny his existence • Mythology, psychology, superstition • One of his greatest triumphs-not to be taken seriously

  28. THE REALITY OF SATAN • There is no one Bible passage on his origin.

  29. THE REALITY OF SATAN • There is no one Bible passage on his origin. • However, there are many passages that aid us

  30. THE REALITY OF SATAN • There is no one Bible passage on his origin. • However, there are many passages that aid us • Colossians 1:16 – God created ALL things

  31. THE REALITY OF SATAN • There is no one Bible passage on his origin. • However, there are many passages that aid us • Colossians 1:16 – God created ALL things • Satan is a created being • Satan is not God • Nor is he equal to God (no dualism: yin/yang, etc.)

  32. THE REALITY OF SATAN • There is no one Bible passage on his origin. • However, there are many passages that aid us • Colossians 1:16 – God created ALL things • Satan is a created being • Satan is not God • Nor is he equal to God (no dualism: yin/yang, etc.) • God is good (holy, pure) & created all things good

  33. THE REALITY OF SATAN • There is no one Bible passage on his origin. • However, there are many passages that aid us • Colossians 1:16 – God created ALL things • Satan is a created being • Satan is not God • Nor is he equal to God (no dualism: yin/yang, etc.) • God is good (holy, pure) & created all things good Hence, Satan was once a good, spiritual being

  34. THE REALITY OF SATAN • 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6 – Angels can rebel

  35. THE REALITY OF SATAN • 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6 – Angels can rebel • They had freedom of choice, as we do

  36. THE REALITY OF SATAN • 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6 – Angels can rebel • They had freedom of choice, as we do • Many rebelled, including Satan

  37. THE REALITY OF SATAN • 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6 – Angels can rebel • They had freedom of choice, as we do • Many rebelled, including Satan • 1 Timothy 3:6 – This may have had something to do with his pride (conceit)

  38. THE REALITY OF SATAN • 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6 – Angels can rebel • They had freedom of choice, as we do • Many rebelled, including Satan • 1 Timothy 3:6 – This may have had something to do with his pride (conceit) • Notice Hebrews 2:14-16; James 2:19

  39. THE REALITY OF SATAN • 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6 – Angels can rebel • They had freedom of choice, as we do • Many rebelled, including Satan • 1 Timothy 3:6 – This may have had something to do with his pride (conceit) • Notice Hebrews 2:14-16; James 2:19 • Luke 11:15-18; Matthew 25:41 – Satan is the ruler of demons (fallen angels)

  40. THE REALITY OF SATAN • Some scriptures that attest to his reality • Genesis 3:1-5 – He introduces a temptation to Eve that wasn’t in her

  41. THE REALITY OF SATAN • Some scriptures that attest to his reality • Genesis 3:1-5 – He introduces a temptation to Eve that wasn’t in her • Genesis 3:15 – The curse pronounced on him proves that he is an actual being

  42. THE REALITY OF SATAN • Some scriptures that attest to his reality • Genesis 3:1-5 – He introduces a temptation to Eve that wasn’t in her • Genesis 3:15 – The curse pronounced on him proves that he is an actual being • Job 1 & 2 – he converses with God concerning Job

  43. THE REALITY OF SATAN • Some scriptures that attest to his reality • Genesis 3:1-5 – He introduces a temptation to Eve that wasn’t in her • Genesis 3:15 – The curse pronounced on him proves that he is an actual being • Job 1 & 2 – he converses with God concerning Job • Note: God is not talking to a “personification”, Satan is real

  44. THE REALITY OF SATAN • Jesus considered him real • Publicly • Mark 4:15 – His explanation of the parable of the soils • John 8:44 – Talking to Jews: “…your father…” • John 12:31 – Statement: “…ruler of this world cast out…”

  45. THE REALITY OF SATAN • Jesus considered him real • Privately • Matthew 4:1-11 – Jesus in the wilderness (discussion with a real being) • Luke 22:31 – “Simon, …permission to sift you…” • John 14:30 – “Ruler of the world has nothing in Me” • John 17:15 – Prayer: “Keep them from the evil one.”

  46. THE REALITY OF SATAN • Jesus considered him real • Purity • John 14:30 – “…nothing in Me.” • 2 Corinthians 5:21 - …Who knew no sin. • Hebrews 4:15 …yet without sin.

  47. 2. THE NATURE/WORK OF SATAN • God’s enemy (and ours) • Name: Satan (adversary/opponent) • Jesus’ earthly ministry • Birth, temptation in the desert, cross • Church

  48. THE NATURE/WORK OF SATAN • God’s enemy (and ours) • Name: Satan (adversary/opponent) • Jesus’ earthly ministry • Birth, temptation in the desert, cross • Church • Name: Devil (Diabolos- “Accuser”) • Revelation 12:10 – accuser of the brethren • Zechariah 3:1 – Joshua, the High Priest • Job 1 & 2 - Job

  49. THE NATURE/WORK OF SATAN • Active • 2 Corinthians 2:11 – Schemes • Genesis 3 – Original sin • 1 Peter 5:8 – Seeking whom he may devour • Mark 4:15 – takes away… • 1 Thessalonians 2:18 – hindered Paul • Every delay, every excuse, every obstacle, etc. is in some way connected to him

  50. THE NATURE/WORK OF SATAN • Descriptions • Revelation 12:9 • Deceiver of the whole world • Good – evil • Sin – glamorous, appealing • 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 – who don’t love truth • 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 – perishing, …unbelieving

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