What Satan Doesn’t Want You to Know: “You Can Push Back” (Part 3 of 3)

Intro: Questions for which I don’t have answers

I. What is Satan and what can he do? A. A guardian cherub

B. Observed capabilities and use of means1. Until Christ: Used the law against us and for himself 2. Fight in some capacity3. Influence human minds/Deceive4. Impact health5. Impact weather6. Possess a person

C. Defeated: Now the Law applies and condemns Him D. His time is short

1. Motivated by anger and bitterness2. Particularly with both Christians and Jews 3. Some aspect of the Law still protects him

E. On earth is not his equal

II. An Asymmetric and Unconventional WarA. The power of the WordB. The power of the SpiritC. Draw near to God (Prayer, Scripture, Worship, Obedience/Confession) D. Resist

Do you understand the devil to be a real being? Why or why not?

If you do, what impact do you think Satan has had on human history or current events?