Global Field Evangelism G.F.E Mosasa Church Kisii

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8. ADOPTION

Relates to the rights, privileges and duties of our being included in God's

household, His family.

a) OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD BEFORE ADOPTION

- Alienated from God ............................................................ Col 1:21-23; Eph 4:18

- Under God's wrath .............................................................. Col 3:6; Eph 5:6

Ro 1:18; Joh 3:36

b) HOW TO BECOME AN ADOPTED SON OF GOD

- Predestined by God..............................................................Ro 8:29; Eph 1:5

- Receive Jesus, receive power to become the sons of God...Joh 1:12

- According to God's promise, not natural birth.................... Ga 3:29; Ro 9:8

> from many nations.................................................. Ga 3:28; Joh 11:51; Ro 9:4

- By faith in Christ Jesus........................................................ Ga 3:26; Eph 1:5; Heb 2:9-11

- Those who have been baptized into Christ .........................Ga 3:27

- Adoption is contrasted with Law ........................................Ga 4:5

- Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.....Ro 8:14

c) CHARACTER OF A SON OF GOD

- Holy Spirit witness to our adoption .................................... Ro 8:15-16

- Separation from sin is necessary ........................................ 2 Co 6:17-18

- Freedom from bondages ..................................................... Ro 8:21

- As children we should be like God .....................................Mt 5:43-48; 1 Jo 3:2

> Jesus is the only BEGOTTEN Son ........................ Joh 1:18; 3:16; Heb 11:17;

1 Jo 4:9

- Peacemakers called sons of God ........................................ Mt 5:9

- Blameless and harmless ......................................................Eph 1:4; Php 2:15-16

- Love for Jesus ..................................................................... Joh 8:42

- Love for other children of God ...........................................Joh l3:34, 35

- Subject to Fatherly discipline of God ................................. Heb 12:4-11

d) OUR ADOPTION IS COMPLETED AT THE RESURRECTION

- Completion at the resurrection ........................................... Lu 20:35-36; Ro 8:19-23;

1 Jo 3:2

- Co-heirs with Jesus ............................................................. Ga 3:29; Ro 8:17

- Adoption is completed at glorification ............................... Ro 8:23; See E12

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2. WATER BAPTISM

Water baptism is the ceremony that celebrates the entrance of a believer into the

community of the Church. Its significance is substantial but not sufficient in itself to save

a person. To be saved requires God's grace, our faith in Jesus' death and resurrection, and

a continued walk of obedience to God. Water baptism is likened unto circumcision

whereby we proclaim our identification with a group of people, the Church of God.

a) OLD TESTAMENT TYPES

- Ark in the Hood ................................................................. 1Pe3:20-21

> Note: The RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST saves us, not water baptism.

- Circumcision ...................................................................... Col 2:11-12

> Note: It is FAITH IN GOD that saves us, not water baptism.

> The cloud and Red Sea ......................................... 1Co 10:2

b) JOHN THE BAPTISTS FORM OF BAPTISM

- Announced the Holy Spirit baptism by Jesus .................... Mt 3:11; Mk 1:8; Lu 3:16

- Announced salvation and God's wrath to come ................ Mt 3:12; Lu 3:17

- Prepared people to accept Jesus ......................................... Lu 7:29-30, Joh 1:23

- People confessed their sins ................................................ Mt 3:6; Mk 1:5

- Repentance for the forgiveness of sins .............................. Ac 13:24; Mk 1:4; Lu 3:3

- Comparison John's and Christian baptism.......................... Ac 18:25; 19:4-7

c) JESUS IS BAPTIZED BY JOHN

- To fulfillall righteousness .................................................. Mt 3:15

- Spirit of God descended on Jesus ...................................... Mt 3:16; Mk 1:10; Lu 3:22

- God affirms Jesus as His Beloved Son ............................... Mt 3:17, Mk 1:11; Lu 3:22

- Is followed by Jesus' temptation ........................................ Mt 4:1; Mk 1:12; Lu 4:1

d) SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTIAN WATER-BAPTISM

- Baptized into Jesus and His death ..................................... Ro 6:3

- Buried with Him and risen with Him ................................ Col 2:12

- By one Spirit into one Body ............................................... 1Co 12:13

- Clothed with Christ..............................................................Ga 3:27

- Good conscience towards God .......................................... 1Pe 3:21

e) TEACHING PASSAGE ................................................... Ro 6:l-14

- Our salvation is by God's grace .............................. ... Ro 6:l

- God's free gift leads us to say "no" to sin .......................... Ro 6:2,12

- In baptism we identify with Christ Jesus

> His death (crucified) .............................................. Ro 6:3,6

> His burial ............................................................... Ro 6:4

> His resurrection...................................................... Ro 6:4-5

> His new life .................................... Ro 6:4,8,11

> His freedom from sin ............................................. Ro 6:6,7,11-23

> His obedience to God............................................ Ro 6:10

- A change of masters: from sin to God ................................ Ro 6:11-14

f) EXAMPLES

- The believers after Pentecost .............................................. Ac 2:41

- Converts in Samaria ............................................................Ac 8:12

- The Ethiopian Eu**ch Ac 8:38

- Saul (Paul) after his conversion ..........................................Ac 9:18

- Lydia, seller of purple cloth ................................................Ac 16:15

- Philippian Jailer and his household .................................... Ac 16:33

- Believers in Corinth ............................................................Ac 18:8

- Disciples in Ephesus ........................................................... Ac 19:5

g) WHO SHOULD BE BAPTIZED?

- Only believers are to receive Christian Baptism

> believing (Faith) comes before baptism ................ Mk 16:16; Ac 2:41; 18:8

> repentance comes before baptism .......................... Ac 2:38

> preach, believe, baptized, saved ............................ Mk 16:16

> repent, baptized, forgiven. Holy Spirit ................. Ac 2:38

> preach. Holy Spirit, baptism .................................. Ac 10:44-48

- Infants seem to have a special place in God's view

> Note: The order is always believe and then be baptized.

> Note: Baptizing infants is not mentioned in the Scriptures.

> their angels in heaven always see the face

of My Father . Mt 18:10

> young children are sanctified by a believing

parent 1Co 7:14

> rather young children should be dedicated to the Lord and blesse
.................................................................................. Ex 13:2;Mk 10:16

> When they come to an age of accountability (know to choose good and refrain

from evil) they can believe and be baptized......................... Isa 7:15,16

h) WHEN ARE THEY BAPTIZED?

- Repent and be baptized .......................................................Ac 2:38

- Those who accepted his message were baptized ................ Ac 2:41

- When they believed, they were baptized ............................ Ac 8:12

> both men and women

- Ethiopian was baptized as soon as he believed .................. Ac 8:36-38

- Cornelius ordered to be baptized ....................................... Ac 10:47-48

> as soon as the Holy Spirit came upon them

- Philippian jailer was baptized immediately ....................... Ac 16:31-34

> and all his family

- Bible does not mention any delay before baptizing a Believer.

i) HOW ARE THEY BAPTIZED?

- Commanded by Jesus

> in the Name of Father, Son & Holy Spirit ............. Mt 28:19

- As practiced by the Apostles

> in the Name of Jesus Christ ................................... Ac 2:38; 10:48

> into the Name of the Lord Jesus ............................ Ac 8:16; 19:5

> baptized into Christ Jesus ...................................... Ro 63; Ga 3:27

- Form of baptism is determined by being BURIED............ Ro 6:4

> Jesus came out of the water ................................... Mk 1:10

> Because there was much water there ..................... Joh 3:23;Ac 8:36-39

> Note: Baptism as practiced in Bible times was by total immersion of the

believer. This fulfills the analogy of burial.

j) OTHER CONCERNS

- Baptism in water and in the Holy Spirit are different

> water baptism is not the same as being baptized

in the Holy Spirit....................................................... Ac 8:16

- Comparison John's and Christian baptism...........................Ac 18:25; 19:4-7

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1. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

a) LOVE ................................................................................Ga5:22

- GOD IS LOVE ................................................................... IJo4:8

- God showed His love by sending Jesus. .................IJo4:9

- He who has been forgiven much loves much ..................... Lu 7:42

- Wonderful reward for those who love God ....................... ICo 2:9;Ro 8:28

- Passage about the character of love.................................... ICo 13:1-13

- Love of God and love of neighbor is primary .................... Lu 10:27- De 6:5;

Ro 13:8-10; Ga 5:14; Jas 2:8; IJo 4:20-21

> we are to love even our enemies ............................Mt 5:44-46; Lu 6:27-35

- Love is the evidence of being Jesus' disciple .................... Joh 13:35

- Love is associated with discipline ...................................... Re 3:19

- Love is associated with obedience to God ......................... Joh 14:15,23-2Jo 1-6

- Love grows with knowledge of God.................................. Phpl:9

- There is no fear in perfect love........................................... IJo 4:18; 2Ti 1:7

- Love is part of our spiritual Armour .................................. ITh 5:8

- There should be great love in the family ............................ Eph 5-25-33- Tit 2-4

- Things we should NOT love

> money ................................................................... ITi 6:10

> this present world system ..... IJo 2:15-17

> high social position ............................................... Lu 11:43; Mk 12:38

> praise of men ........................................................ Mt 6:5

b) JOY................................................................................... Ga5:22

- Jesus was abundantly joyful .............................................. Ps45:7

> because He loved righteousness and hated sin ...... Heb 1:9

> because people are saved .......................................Lu 15:4-7

- Jesus endured the cross because of future joy ................... Heb 12:2

> bringing many sons to glory .................................. Heb 2:10

- Jesus' ministry was to bring joy........................................... Joh 17:12-13

-. Angels rejoice when a sinner repents ................................ Lu 15:10

- The heavenlies rejoiced at creation .................................... Job 38:7

- Jesus' abiding in us gives us His kind of joy ...................... Joh 15:10-11

- Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy ............. Ro 14:17

- God's will is that we rejoice ............................................... Php 4:4; ITh 5:16

- Joy of the Lord is our strength ............................................Ne 8:10; Col 1:10,11

> earthly joy is temporary ......................................... Job 20:4,5

- God is our great joy ............................................................ Ps43:4

> joy comes from the Holy Spirit ............................. ITh 1:6; Ro 15:13;Ac 13:52

- We rejoice in our salvation ................................................ Lu 10:17-20; Isa 12:3; 25:9;

> we'll have joy with God.......................................... Mt 25:21; Jude 1:24;

Php 2:16; Ps 16:11

> great joy at Jesus' second coming.......................... Joh 16.20-22

- Joy in the midst of suffering .............................................. 2Co 8:2; Isa 29:19; Col 1:24;

Ro 5:3; Heb 10:34; Jas 1:2; 1Pe 1:4-7;4:13; Lu 6:22,23; Ps 30:5; 126:5

- Joy is associated with

> singing .................................................................. Zep3:14-17;Ps27:6;67:4;Isa 65:14

> shouting ...................... Ps 98:4; 100:1; 132:9,16

> dancing .................................................................. Jer 31:13

> music...................................................................... Job 21:12; Ps 98:6

> God's Word ........................................................... Ps 119:162

> prayer .................................................................... Isa 56:7; Php 1:4

> thanksgiving .......................................................... Isa 51:3

> righteousness......................................................... Pr 29:2,6; 28:12

> labor........................................................................Ec 3:22; 5:19

> health .................................................................... Isa 66:14

> love relationship with spouse . Ca 1:4; Ec 9:9; Pr 5:18

- Joy not taken away from us broblems ............................... Ps 51:8;126:5; Isa 51:11

c) PEACE ............................................................................ Ga 5:22

-God is the God of' peace ............................................... 1Th 5:23; 2Th3:16

Heb 13:20

> God is not author of confusion............................... lCo14:33

-Gospel is gospel of peace..................................................... Ac 10:36; Ro 10:15;

Eph 2:14; 6:15

> salvation brings peace with God ........................... Ro 5:1

- Wisdom from heaven is peace-loving ............................... Jas 3:17

- Peace increases with our understanding of God ................ 2Pe 1:2

- Peacemakers will be called children of God ...................... Mt 5:9

- A spiritually minded believer is at peace ........................... Ro 8.6

- Peace of God passes understanding ................................... Joh 14:27; Php 4:7

> peace in middle of tribulation ............................... Joh 16:33

> peace is to rule our hearts ..................................... Col 3:15

- Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy ............. Ro 14:17

- Spiritual peace comes from Jesus ...................................... Joh 14:27

> in spite of tribulation ............................................. Joh 16:33

- We are kept in peace if concentrate on Jesus ..................... Isa 26:3

-Believers are to follow peace............................................... 2Co 13:11

Eph 4:3; 1Pe 3:11

> with all men .......................................................... Ro 12:18; 14:19;

Heb 12:14; 1Th 5:13

d) PATIENCE ...................................................................... Ga5:22

- God is a God of patience ................................................... Ro 15:5

- Job as an example of patience ............................................ Jas 5:11

- Paul's character shows patience ......................................... 2Ti 3:10

- Church leaders must be patient........................................... lTi 3:3; 6.11, 2Ti 2:24

- Older men should be patient .............................................. Tit2:2

- Patience is better than pride ............................................... Ec 7:8

- Need patience in midst of troubles .................................... Ro 12:12

> tribulation produces patience ................................ Ro 5:3; 12:12; Jas 1:3

- Need to wait patiently for the Lord's return ....................... Jas 5:7-8

> patiently continue to do good ............................... Ro 2:7;15:4; Heb 12:1

- Need patience to be mature in the Spirit ............................ Jas 1:4; Lu 8:15

- Need patience to inherit the promise ................................. Heb 10:16,36

- Ephesus, Thyatria & Philadelphia show patience ............. Re 2:2-3; 19; 3:10

- At end times, great patience needed .................................. Re 1:9; 13:10:14:12

- In patience we possess our soul ......................................... Lu21:19

e) KINDNESS ...................................................................... Ga5:22

- God is a God of kindness ....................................................2Co 10:1; Tit 3:4; Joh 4:3-26;

Joe 2:13

> His kindness is everlasting .................................... Isa 54:8

- God's wisdom is kind...........................................................Jas 3:17

- Love is kind......................................................................... 1Co 13:4

- All believers should be kind ............................................... Col 3:12

- Kindness linked with forgiving one another ...................... Eph 4:32

- Character of leader in the Church .......................................2Ti 2:24; Tit 3:2

- Character of Paul................................................................. 2Co 6:6; 1Th 2:7

- Character of a good woman ................................................Pr 3l:26

f) GOODNESS...................................................................... Ga5:22; Eph 5:9

- Major characteristic of God ................................................Ex 33:19; 34:6; Ps 107:8;

144:2

> the Lord is good, take refuge in Him .................. Ps 34:8

> we see His goodness now in this life ................. Ps 27:13

> we will see His goodness in the future .............. Ps 31:19

> see the Goodness of God ..................................... Section B5

- We should repay evil with good ........................................ Lu 6:27; Ro 12:20-21

- God's goodness leads us to repentance................................ Ro 2:4

- Believers should rejoice in goodness ................................. 2Ch 6:41

> satisfied with goodness of God's house ................. Ps 65:4

> we should be full of goodness ............................... Ro 15:14

g) FAITHFULNESS ............................................................. Ga5:22

- God is a faithful God .......................................................... De 7:9; Ps 36:5; 1Co 1:9,

1Pe 4:19; Re 19:11

> if we are faithless, He remains faithful ..................2Ti 2:13

- Faithful servants of God

> Abraham ................................................................ Ga 3:9

> Moses .................................................................... Nu 12:7; Heb 3:5

> Daniel .................................................................... Da 6:4

> Paul........................................................................ 1Ti 1:12

- Faithful person

> reverences God ..................................................... Ne 7:2

> keeps a confidence ................................................ Pr 11:13

> does not lie............................................................. Pr 14:5

> is rare to find ..........................................................Pr 20:6

- Faithfulness in small things brings big reward ...................Lu 19:17

- Faithfulness to God even to death brings life ..................... Re 2:10

- God is looking for faithful stewards....................................1Co 4:2

> character of leaders ................................................1Ti 3:11; 2Ti 2:2; Tit 1:6,9

> they will be rewarded ............................................ Mt 24:45; 25:21,23; Lu 12:42

> faithful in little, then much .................................... Lu 16:10; 19:17

> faithful in natural, then spiritual things ................. Lu 16:11

> faithful with another's things, then your own ........ Lu 16:12

h) GENTLENESS (MEEKNESS) ........................................ Ga 5:23; Eph 4:2; Col 3:12

- Jesus is meek....................................................................... Mt 11:29; 21:5; 2Co 10:1

- Wisdom from above is gentle .............................................Jas 3:17

- Paul is meek ........................................................................lCo 4:21

- Moses is meek..................................................................... Nu 12:3

- Characteristic of a leader in the Church ............................ 1Ti 3:3;6:11;2Ti 2:25; Tit 3:2

> sign of a spiritual person ........................................Jas 3:13; 1Pe 3:4,15

- Apostles were gentle among the people ............................ 1Th 2:7

- We should receive the Word of God meekly .................... Jas 1:21

- We should counsel sinners meekly..................................... Ga 6:1

Blessing to the meek

> shall be satisfied .....................................................Ps 22:26

> shall be guided by God .......................................... Ps25:9

> shall inherit the earth.............................................. Ps 37:11; Mt 5:5

> shall be saved by God............................................. Ps 76:9; 149:4

> shall be exalted by God ........................................ Ps 147:6

> shall increase their joy in God ............................... Isa 29:l9

> shall hear the gospel............................................... Isa 61:1

> shall be hidden in day of judgment........................ Zep 2:3

i) SELF-CONTROL (TEMPERANCE) .............................. Ga5:23

- Better a man with self-control than a warrior .................... Pr 16:32

- Paul preached righteousness, self-control and judgment Ac 24:25

- Control of the tongue a great challenge ............................. Jas3:2

- Control of the lusts of the flesh ......................................... Ro 6:12-13

- We should add self-control to our faith ............................. 2Pe 1:5,6

j) OTHER PASSAGES REGARDING SPIRITUAL GROWTH

- 2Pe 1:5-7 ..+ faith + goodness + knowledge + self-control

+ perseverance + godliness + kindness + love

- Ro 14:17..... Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy.

- Heb 6:1-2 repentance, faith, baptisms, laying on of hands,

resurrection of the dead, eternal judgment

- 1Ti 6:11....... righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness

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OUR TOPIC
-GROWING IN CHRIST
G1. Fruit Of The Spirit

G2. Water Baptism

G3. Lord's Supper - Communion – Breaking Of Bread

G4. Worship And Praise

G5. False Worship

G6. Prayer

G7. Fasting

G8. Giving - Tithes And Offerings

G9. Marriage And The Family

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6. WORKERS OF EVIL AND MAGIC

a) DIVINATION (WITCHCRAFT, MAGIC, SPIRITISM)

- Heathen nations practiced magic, divination and spiritism

> deeds of the sinful nature (witchcraft) ................... Ga 5:19-21

> Balaam receives fee for divination .........................Nu 22:7

> Philistines had diviners ..........................................ISa 6:2

> King of Babylon uses divination ............................Eze21:21-23

> Pharaoh consults his magicians unsuccessfully .....Ge 41:24

> Nebuchadnezzar's magicians unable to tell dream..Da 2:2; 4:7

> Bar-Jesus or Elymas, a sorcerer .............................Ac 13:6-12

> girl with a spirit of divination ................................ Ac 16:16

> magic books burned in Ephesus ............................ Ac 19:17-20

> magic of the wicked rity of Babylon ......................Re 18:23

- Forbidden and to be judged by God

> All sorts of magic strictly forbidden by God ......... De 18:9-13

> magic and speaking to the dead is forbidden

by God Isa 8:19-20

> superstitions from the East and divination judged..Isa 2:6

> God threatens destruction on witchcraft ................ Mic 5:12

> all idolatry is evil in God's sight............................. 2Ki 17:17

> God will judge sorcerers ........................................Mal 3:5

> people with magic will not enter New Jerusalem .. Re 21:8

> God is opposed to those who follow spiritists .......Le 20:6

> Saul seeks the spirit of dead Samuel...................... ISa 28:11

> Saul died because be consulted a medium..............ICh 10:13

> A sorceress was not allowed to live........................Ex 22:18

> Turning to mediums and spiritists defiles

a person . Le 19:31

b) FALSE SIGNS AND WONDERS

- Evil workers can perform miraculous signs ....................... Re 16:14; 2Th 2:9-12;

Mt 2434; Ex 7:11,22

- Lawless leaders do miracles in Jesus'Name ....................... Mt 7:22-23

- Endtime false signs and wonders ....................................... Mt 24:24

- Second beast does great and miraculous signs ................... Re 13:13

- Sixth bowl of wrath-demons do wonders ........................... Re 16:13-14; 19:20

c) GOD IS MORE POWERFUL THAN MAGIC

- Pharaoh's magicians unable to change dust to gnats ...........Ex8:18-19

- God is greater than any magiraan ....................................... Da 2:27-28; Nu 23:23

- God is far more powerful than any witchcraft ....................Isa 19:3; 47:9

- Bar-Jesus or Elymas sorcerer defeated ...............................Ac 13:6-12

d) NOTABLE MAGICIANS IN BIBLE

- Pharaoh's magicians perform miracles ...............................Ex 7:11

- Magicians make frogs come out of the water......................Ex 8:7

- Medium at Endor whom Saul seeks ................................... ISa 28:7-9

- Simon the Sorcerer ............................................................. Ac 8:9-11

- Bar-Jesus or Elymas a sorcerer, false prophet ....................Ac 13:6-8

- Girl who had a spirit of divination.......................................Ac 16:16

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4. SATAN-POWER AND WORK

a) IS A PERSONALITY, NOT SOME FORCE OR INFLUENCE

- Interacts with Jesus in the temptation..................................Mt 4:1-11

> he can speak............................................................ Ge 3:1;Mt 4:3

- Jesus calls him a murderer, liar........................................... Joh 8:44

- He is cunning, disguises himself......................................... 2 Co 11:3 14

- Interacts with God............................................................... Job 1:6-12; 2:1-6

- He walks, roars.................................................................... I Pe 5:8

- He can be chained................................................................Re 20:1-3

b) POWER AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN ANGELS

- Opposes and afflicts the righteous.......................................Job 1:12-19,2:5-7; Zec 3:1

> with disease.............................................................Lu 13:16; Mt 17:15-18

> with demons............................................................Mk 5:15; 6:13; 16:9

- Attempts to destroy men

> with temptations..................................................... I Ch 21:1; I Th 3-5

}Eve........................... Ge 3:1-7 } Job.......................................Job 1:6-12

} David.......................I Ch 21:1 } Christ...................................Mt 4:1-11

} Judas........................Lu 22:1-6 } Ananias & Sapphira............ Ac 5:1-11

> with lies...................................................................Joh 8:44

> had power of bodily death...................................... Heb 2:14-15

- Attempts to destroy the gospel............................................ Mt 13:19; 2Co 4:4

- Opposes God's work and workers....................................... Zec3:1; ITh2:18;Da 10:10-14

- Perverts the Scriptures......................................................... Mt 4:6 & Ps 91:11-12

- Able to do signs and wonders..............................................2Th 2:8-9; Re 13:11-15

- See also Demonology.......................................................... Section C5

c) LIMITATIONS OF SATAN'S POWER AND AUTHORITY

- Jesus came to destroy Satan's works................................... Heb 2:14; IJo3:8

- His temptations of Jesus were ineffective........................... Lu 4:13

- Satan has no power over Jesus............................................ Joh 14:30

- Jesus cast out evil spirits......................................................Lu 11:20; 13:32

- Disciples empowered to cast out demons............................Mt 10:1; Mk 16:17

- Greater is Jesus in us than Satan in the world..................... I Jo 4:4

- He needs God's permission to try Job..................................Job 1:9-12

- His demons needed permission to enter the pigs.................Mt 8:30-32

- Stripped of power through the cross....................................Col 2:15

d) ROLE OF THE SAINTS IN REGARD TO SATAN

- Must not worship angels......................................................Jdg 13:16-18; Col 2:18; Re

19:10; 22:8-9

> Satan and his angels desire worship....................... Mt 4:8-10

- Resist the devil and he will flee...........................................Jas 4:7; I Pe 5:9

- Be fully armored to resist the devil..................................... Eph 6:11-17

- Are afflicted by Satan only as God permits.........................Job 1:12; 2:4-7; 2Co 12:7-9

- Should be watchful.............................................................. 2Co 2:11

- Should overcome Satan....................................................... I Jo 2:13; Re 12:10-11

> by the blood of Jesus

> by the Word of God

> by not loving our lives unto death

- We are promised victory over Satan ...................................Ro 16:20

- Have power to command evil spirits ..................................Lu 10:18-20

- Primary weapon to defeat him: the Word ...........................Lu 4:8,10,12

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3. SATAN-NAMES AND HISTORY

a) NAMES USED TO DESCRIBE SATAN REVEAL HIS CHARACTER

(MEANINGS OF THE NAMES ARE IN BRACKETS)

- Lucifer (Angel of Light)

> his name while he was in heaven............................Isa 14:12

- Satan (Opponent).................................................................Mt 4:10; ICh 21:1;

Job 1:6; Zec 3:1

- Serpent, or Old Serpent........................................................Ge 3:1,4; Re 12.-9

- Dragon, Serpent, Devil, Satan..............................................Re 12:9; 20:2

- Devil (False Accuser)..........................................................Mt 4:1,5,8; Eph 6:11-12;

Re 12:9

- Tempter................................................................................Mt4:3; lTh3:5

- Beelzebub (Dung-God)........................................................Mt 12:24; Mk 3:22

- Prince of devils or demons...................................................Mt 12:24; Mk 3:22

- Evil One................................................................................Mt13:19

- Prince of this world..............................................................Joh 12:31,14:30; 16:11

- Murderer, Liar......................................................................Joh 8:44

- God of this world system or age...........................................2Co 4:4; Joh 12:31;

14:30; 16:11

- Belial (Worthlessness) 2Co 6:15

- Prince of the power of the air...............................................Eph 2:2

- Adversary, the devil (Enemy)..............................................IPe 5:8

- Deceiver.............................................................................. Re 12:9

- Accuser of our brothers .......................................................Re 12:10

- Possibly, these refer to Satan

> angel of the Abyss or Pit.........................................Re 9:11

> Apollyon, Abaddon (Destroyer).............................Re 9:11

b) SATAN IS COMPARED TO

- A Serpent..............................................................................Ge 3:1; Re 12:9,20:2

- A Hunter of birds (fowler)...................................................Ps 91:3

- APlanter of weeds................................................................Mt 13:25

- AWolf...................................................................................Joh 10:12

- ARoaring Lion..................................................................... lPe5:8

c) GENERAL HISTORY OF SATAN

There is much teaching about Satan in the Bible.

- He is a created being............................................................Eze 28:13

- He was called "Lucifer" in heaven.......................................Isa 14:12

- Anointed by God as guardian cherub...................................Eze 28:14

> on the holy mount of God....................................... Eze 28:14

> model of perfection (wisdom and beauty)...............Eze 28:12,15

> in the Garden of God...............................................Eze 28:13

- Originally in heaven but was cast out..................................Lu 10:18

- Sinned against God...............................................................IJo 3:8

- Sin was revealed in him.......................................................Eze 28:15

> because of pride of his beauty.................................Eze 28:17

- Cause of Satan's fall from God's favor.................................Isa 14:12-20

> I will ascend to heaven............................................Isa 14:13

> I will raise my throne above the stars of God......... Isa 14:13

> I will sit enthroned..utmost heights.........................Isa 14:13

> I will ascend above the clouds................................ Isa 14:14

> I will make myself like the Most High................... Isa 14:14

- Ruler of evil spirits, evil angels, demons.............................Mt 12:24-28

- Some believe Satan wanted to be in charge of God's creation before the

creation of Adam.

- Satan claimed that world belonged to him...........................Mt 4:8-9

> Adam was given rulership of earth by God.............Ge 1:28

- He deceived Eve in the garden of Eden...............................Ge 3:1-7

- He is cursed by God.............................................................Ge 3:14

- He is the enemy of man........................................................Ge3:15

- In Job's time, Satan had access to God.................................Job 1:6

> he is still called accuser of our brothers..................Re 12:10

- He tempted Jesus unsuccessfully.........................................Mt 4:3,4

- May appear as an angel of light...........................................2Co 11:14

d) THE FINAL END OF SATAN AND HIS ANGELS

- Saints are to judge angels.................................................... ICo 6:3

- Satan will be made powerless by God.................................Ge 3:15; Re 20:10

- Jesus said he saw Satan fall from heaven............................ Lu 10:18

> Satan is Prince of the power of the air....................Eph 2:2

> Satan is expelled from the mount of God............... Eze 28:16

> Satan is seen as thrown to the earth........................ Eze 28:17; Re 12:10-13

> Satan is chained for a thousand years.....................Re 20:1-3

- Satan is cast into lake of fire................................................Mt 25:41; Eze 28:18-

- No hope for their redemption...............................................Jude 6; 2Pe 2:4; Mt 25:41

> everlasting fire is prepared for him.........................Mt 25:41