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Sermon on
Satan as the Tempter

 

1. Understanding the Identity of Satan

1.1 Satan as a Fallen Angel: (Isaiah 14 12-15 describes Satan as a fallen angel, once known as Lucifer, who was cast out of heaven due to his pride and rebellion against God. (Isaiah 14 12-15) Isaiah 14:12-15

1.2 Satan as the Deceiver: (Revelation 12 9 refers to Satan as the deceiver of the whole world, highlighting his deceptive nature and his intent to lead people away from the truth of God. (Revelation 12 9) Revelation 12:9

1.3 Satan as the Enemy: (1 Peter 5 8 warns believers to be vigilant because Satan, the enemy, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Peter 5 8) 1 Peter 5:8

2. Satan's Role as the Tempter

2.1 Satan Tempts Jesus in the Wilderness: (Matthew 4 1-11 provides a clear example of Satan as the tempter, as he tries to lead Jesus into sin during His time in the wilderness. (Matthew 4 1-11) Matthew 4:1-11

2.2 Satan's Tactics in Temptation: (2 Corinthians 2 11 warns believers not to be ignorant of Satan's devices, implying that he uses cunning and deceptive tactics to tempt individuals into sin. (2 Corinthians 2 11) 2 Corinthians 2:11

2.3 The Purpose of Satan's Temptations: (James 1 14-15 explains that Satan's temptations are designed to entice individuals into sin, leading to spiritual death. (James 1 14-15) James 1:14-15

3. Overcoming Satan's Temptations

3.1 The Power of God's Word: (Matthew 4 4 demonstrates how Jesus used the Word of God to resist Satan's temptations, providing a model for believers to follow. (Matthew 4 4) Matthew 4:4

3.2 The Role of Prayer: (Matthew 26 41 emphasizes the importance of prayer in resisting temptation, as Jesus instructs His disciples to "watch and pray" to avoid falling into temptation. (Matthew 26 41) Matthew 26:41

3.3 The Assurance of God's Faithfulness: (1 Corinthians 10 13 assures believers that God is faithful and will not allow them to be tempted beyond what they can bear, but will also provide a way out of every temptation. (1 Corinthians 10 13) 1 Corinthians 10:13

4. The Ultimate Defeat of Satan

4.1 The Victory of Christ: (Colossians 2 15 proclaims the victory of Christ over Satan and all powers and principalities through His death and resurrection. (Colossians 2 15) Colossians 2:15

4.2 The Future of Satan: (Revelation 20 10 prophesies the ultimate defeat of Satan, who will be thrown into the lake of fire and tormented day and night forever. (Revelation 20 10) Revelation 20:10

4.3 The Hope for Believers: (Romans 16 20 gives hope to believers, promising that the God of peace will soon crush Satan under their feet. (Romans 16 20) Romans 16:20

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