Spiritual Warfare

I. SATAN’S PRIDE/Fall—Isaiah 14:12–15

Lucifer was next to God in power. He was a beautiful angel, but pride entered into him, and he thought he could be better than God!

1. I will ascend into heaven.

2. I will exalt my throne.

3. I will sit on the mount of congregation.

4. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds.

5. I will be like the most high.

II. SATAN’S POWER

1. Comes as an angel of light—2 Corinthians 11:14, 15.

2. Comes as a roaring lion—1 Peter 5:8.

3. Comes in a form of a serpent—Genesis 3:1.

4. Blinds people to the truth—2 Corinthians 4:4.

5. Set snares (traps) before people—1 Timothy 3:7.

6. Produces miracles—2 Thessalonians 2:9. For every real thing God does, Satan has a counterfeit (fake).

7. Afflicts people—Job 1:12. Satan oppresses, depresses, and even possess people (lives in and controls their lives).

8. Brings sickness—Job 2:7.

9. Opposes the righteous—Zechariah 3:1. Is against all Christians!

III. SATAN’S PERSON

1. He is a murderer—John 8:44a.

2. He is a liar—John 8:44b. Yet, many people will listen to him and follow Him!

3. He is a deceiver—Matthew 24:24. Here Satan works through man!

4. He is an accuser—Revelation 12:10. He tries to have Christians think of the past and their mistakes!

5. He is a hinderer—1 Thessalonians 2:18. Satan always hinders God’s work, and God’s servants and workers!

6. He is a tempter—John 13:2. Here Satan tempts Judas to betray Christ. Satan tempts in many different ways.

IV. WHAT SATAN IS NOT

Omnispresent (He is a created being)

Omnipotent (All Powerful)

Omniscient (All Knowing)

A victor (It is finished)