Discussion Notes and References:

His Authority Established

• Daniel 4:13, 17, 24-25, 32
• Daniel 10:10-13, 20-21
• Psalms 82:1-8

God and Christ Defeat Satan

• Hebrews 2:9-15 (καταργέω) (κράτος)
• John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11 (κόσμος)
• Revelation 12:1-12

Canceling the Law removed His Authority

• Hebrews 7:17-22 The Law is weak and useless
• Hebrews 8:23 The Law is Obsolete
• Hebrews 10:1 The Law cannot make perfect those who draw near
• Ephesians 2:11-16 Christ Abolished the Enmity in His Flesh
• Colossians 2:13-15 Christ Disarmed the rulers and authorities
• 1 John 3:7-10 Christ destroyed the works (ἔργον) of the devil

What does he do now?

• Ephesians 2:1-3 He is the spirit that works in the sons of disobedience
• Ephesians 6:10-13 He rules over the evil darkness of this world
• Acts 26:15-18 He has authority over the fallen people
• 2 Corinthians 4:4 As the god of this age, he blinds people through various kinds of law
• 2 Corinthians 11:14 He disguises himself as an angel of light
• Colossians 1:13 He is over the domain of darkness
• 1 Peter 5:8-9 He prowls around like a lion seeking someone to devour
• Revelation 12:10 He accuses the brethren night and day
• 1 Timothy 4:1-5 He propagated false doctrines through demons controlling men to speak lies

How do we deal with him now?

• James 4:7 Resist him and he will flee
• 1 Peter 5:8-9 Resist him and he will flee
• 1 John 5:18-21 He cannot touch you
• 1 John 5:4-5 Your victory is that you are born of God and have faith in Christ’s victory

What is his end?

• Isaiah 14:10-20 His end was told long ago
• Psalms 2:1-12 God laughs at his meaningless endeavor to win
• Revelation 10:10 He will be thrown into the lake of fire in the end