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Satan

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  • J. I. Packer

Satan, whose his name means "adversary," is the chief of fallen angels. This article explains the reality and activities of the devil.

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Dress for Battle

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  • Bas Luiten

This article looks at the ways in which Satan attacks the children of God, and the weapons we have to battle against him.

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Illness and Evil Spirits in New Testament Times

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  • T. M. Hofman

This article studies the causes of illness in the Old Testament and the New Testament, and then discusses the place of Satan and evil spirits in illness.

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The Satan as Father of Lies

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  • Bas Luiten

Why is Satan called the father of lies? This article studies the character of Satan.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Demons and Satan

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  • Graham A. Cole

What do you know about demons and Satan? The article provides ten things you should know.

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Can the Devil Control Your Thoughts?

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  • Michael Horton

Are you living in fear of Satan controlling your thoughts? Scripture teaches that while Satan is unable to dictate what we think, he is able to tempt people to sin by false teaching. Scripture also teaches that the only way to stand against the devil, and to distinguish between the voice of God and of Satan, is by studying the Scriptures and putting on the shield of faith in Christ.

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Twelve Ways Satan Attacks Christian Marriages

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  • Chuck Lawless

Satan's attack on Christian marriage should not be undermined. How is Satan doing this? Here are ten ways Satan attacks marriages.

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How to Pray Against Satan

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  • Sam Storms

Satan seeks to destroy your faith. How do you pray against Satan? This article looks at six ways of doing so.

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Three Lies We Might Easily Believe

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  • Ray Ortlund

There are three lies that Satan uses to lead us to despair: he looks to convince us that we are either a hypocrite, loser, or failure. This article explains such lies that the devil loves to whisper to us, and offers a brief, scriptural answer to each lie.

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Influencing and Being Influenced by Culture

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  • J. Jonkman

How is a Christian to engage with the culture? This article explores the concept of culture, and the kinds of spiritual influences working in culture. The occult and the work of Satan are discussed in this regard. The article stresses that the Christian needs to understand his place in the culture, and lean upon the Lord to remain faithful.

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Six Things Jesus Teaches Us about the Devil

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  • Le Ann Trees

The encounter of Jesus with the devil as recorded in Matthew 4:1-11 teaches us six things about Satan.

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What Does the Bible Teach about Satan?

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  • Randy Alcorn

This article provides several points, with biblical support, regarding the identity of Satan. They all stem from the fact that Satan is not eternal or almighty.

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Alert, Not Alarmed The best way to keep the enemy out is to keep Christ in

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  • A. W. Tozer

This article shows that Satan is real, and what response Christians should give to his reality.

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Know Your Enemy The price of liberty is eternal vigilance against the deceiver

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  • Peter Hastie

How does Satan work? From 1 Chronicles 21:1-30 we see that his method is deception, his style is to target church leaders, and his goal is to damage the church.

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Jesus under Siege Satan continues his 2000-year-old policy of undermining Christ’s Truth

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  • Peter Barnes

Satan’s attack on the church has been through persecution or undermining Christ’s truth. This article shows how the Jesus Seminar undermines the historicity of Christ and the reliability of the gospels.

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The Wiles of Satan

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  • Peter Barnes

This article speaks about the power and deceptiveness of Satan, whose main goal is to hindering people from hearing the gospel.

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Fighting Satan through the Character of Christ

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  • Brandon D. Smith

How should Christians fight against Satan? Fighting Satan can be done by reflecting Christ. This is what Ephesians 4:25-32 explains.

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Three Ways Sin Attacks

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  • Clay Adkisson

Fighting sin is the warfare in which every Christian is engaged. How can you engage better in this battle of the mortification of sin? Know the three ways that sin attacks: from Satan, the world, and our own sinful flesh.

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The Fall of Our First Parents

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  • Homer C. Hoeksema

This article focuses on the role of Satan in Genesis 3.

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The Powers of Evil in the New Testament

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  • Roy Yates

The article has two main focal points, the reality of the destructive powers of evil in this world and the victory of Christ over them. It wants to identify the nature of evil powers and Satan in the New Testament. In the second part, the article examines the nature of Christ's victory over the powers. It notes the supremacy of Christ, the role of the church in this supremacy, and the new life of believers as a consequence of this.

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What about Revelation 20? (Part 3)

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

The author continues to deal with Revelation 20 as a Scripture text supporting amillennialism rather than premillennialism. Specifically, the issue of the binding of Satan for a thousand years is dealt with. The issue of the literal or figurative interpretation of the thousand years is also discussed.

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Why We Should Not Fear Satan and Demons

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  • John MacArthur, Richard Mayhue

This article considers how Satan and demons are present in the world today, and looks at the power they possess, and yet how weak and vulnerable they are to the Lord.

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1 Samuel 16:14 – "An Evil Spirit from the Lord": Demonic Influence or Divine Instrument?

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  • Robin L. Routledge

A number of questions come out of 1 Samuel 16:14: What should we understand by the description "evil spirit"? How should we imagine the relationship between the Lord and these spirits? This article argues that the Old Testament fully accepts the existence of supernatural beings, good and evil. The aim of this article is to look at how the Old Testament views spiritual beings and evil spirits in particular.

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The Devil Unmasked

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  • J. I. Packer

This article aims to help us know and assess Satan so that we are better equipped to fight him effectively. It gives a portrait of Satan, including his mentality and tools, but also speaks of the fact that he is captive, and we have weapons to use against him.

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The Accuser and the Advocate

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  • Tim Challies

Satan is the accuser and Jesus is the Advocate. Both aim at the believer, with the former pointing to your sins, and the latter to your innocence through your Mediator.

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How to Know How Satan Is Tempting You

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  • Tim Challies

Every Christian faces temptations. How do you know the way Satan is tempting you? You know it when you begin to think that you can sin without consequence.

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Satan’s Great Trick

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  • Tim Challies

Have you found yourself caught in Satan's trick? This article explains that Satan great joy is to convince you that the sin you are about to commit is very small, and that the sin you have just committed is very large.

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Are You Known in Hell?

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  • Al Baker

This article asks the provocative question with a view to wondering whether or not we are considered a threat to Satan. It takes its cue from the story of Paul's ministry in Ephesus (Acts 19).

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Luke 11:15 – Satan a Strong Enemy, Christ a Stronger Saviour

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  • Paul Yeulett

Using Luke 11:15 as point of reference, this article discusses the great strength of Satan, which is surpassed only by the power of Christ.

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Satan: God's Servant

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  • Sydney H. T. Page

The Bible portrays the hostility between God and Satan, but there is also abundant testimony that Satan was subject to God’s control and was used by God to accomplish his purposes. He is indeed represented as a servant of God. This presentation of Satan is explicit in the book of Job. This article looks at how Satan is portrayed in Job and then explores how later biblical texts use this presentation of Job.

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Thinking More Often about Satan

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  • Edward T. Welch

Just what is Satan like? And how do you do battle with him? This article addresses these questions, and provides biblical, potent strategies in our spiritual warfare against Satan and his devices.

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The Evil Restraint in 2 Thessalonians 2:6

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  • Paul S. Dixon

Is the restraint spoken of in 2 Thessalonians 2:6 good or evil? Dixon argues for an understanding of restraint (Greek "kategon") as evil and actually as a reference to Satan himself.

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Spiritual Warfare: How Christians Should Think of Satan and His Demons

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  • Joey Tomlinson

Are demons and Satan real? This article explains the origin and goal of Satan and demons. It shows that in Christ the believer has victory over them.

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Tempted and Tried – Wrestling with Demons: Why Temptation Matters

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  • Russell D. Moore

The force of temptations ought to remind us of the reality of Satan and demons. There is also just one, Jesus Christ, who has ever wrestled the demons and prevailed. This chapter explores the reality of Satan, temptation, and demons. It also indicates where victory in this battle is to be found.

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Satan

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article looks at the person and work of Satan, showing some strategies Satan uses to mislead believers.

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Satan and the Original Temptation

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Looking at Genesis 3, this article shows the pattern Satan uses to tempt you to rebel against God's will: doubt God's Word, distort God's Word, deny God's Word and defy God's Word. Satan brings temptation in this way.

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Lucifer, Who or What?

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  • Robert L. Alden

Is Lucifer the same as Satan? The author argues that Lucifer is the proud but fallen king of Babylon. Lucifer is only once mentioned in the Bible, and that at Isaiah 14:12.

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The Bible Beats Beelzebub: Christ's Enemy Is Your Enemy

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  • Sjirk Bajema

Christians are up against the devil. This article shows how Satan works through deception and opposition to Christ. It also shows that it is only in Christ that Christians can withstand Satan.

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Size or Spiritual Health? Listening to the Lord on Church Growth

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  • Peter Hastie

This article shows that the danger facing the church today is not the size of the church, but the spiritual health of the church. For it is this that determines the success of the church against Satan.

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What Did Satan Know?

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  • Rob A. Schouten

From Matthew 16:23 this article shows that Satan did not know the reality of God’s plan of salvation in Christ.

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The Hook

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  • Maurice Roberts

One way Satan works is by making lies look good and pleasurable. It is only through the true preaching of God’s word that his lies can be exposed.

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Satan’s Sifting

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  • Cecil Siriwardene

This article looks at Luke 22:31-32, pointing to the ongoing war between believers and Satan. Believers can take comfort in the victory achieved through Christ's intercessory work, as well as God's sovereignty in limiting Satan's activity.

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A Confusion of Demons

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  • Geoff Thomas

Do demons really exist? This article gives seven guidelines for understanding biblical teaching about demons and Satan and how to combat them.

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Devil

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  • Bill Langerak

The fact that the devil is a spirit and works in a deceiving way makes it easy to ignore him. Christians are sometimes almost unaware of Satan's existence and work. This article shows how the devil works. At the same time, the author shows that there is victory in Jesus Christ.

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Spiritual Struggle

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  • Bas Luiten

Looking at the prevalence of deliverance ministries and their portrayal of Satan, this article shows how these have altered the biblical teaching on spiritual struggle. The spiritual warfare in which we are engaged is different from that which is preached by deliverance ministries. Deliverance can only be found in Christ.

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"For Still Our Ancient Foe Doth Seek to Work Us Woe"

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  • James Montgomery Boice

Who is Satan? This article discusses the devil’s nature and characteristics.

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Revelation 12:3-4 - A Great Fiery Red Dragon

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  • Brian D. Vos

This article on Revelation 12:3-4 is about the coming of Christ and the work of Satan.

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What Does God Say?

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  • Henry T. Mahan

This article shows that categorizing different doctrines and linking them to certain denominations and groups can be Satan's way of closing our ears to God's word.

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Matthew 12:29 - The Strong Man Bound

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  • Frederick S. Leahy

Matthew 12:29 shows that Christ has come to destroy Satan. The result of this victory is that Satan cannot rule the Christian heart. Through the Holy Spirit, believers are able to conquer Satan. As a result of the cross, the gospel can be preached and people can be drawn from the kingdom of darkness into God's kingdom.

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Accused

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  • Roger Fellows

Working from Revelation 12:10, this article shows that Satan operates as the accuser of believers. Satan points believers to their sins, making them doubt God's forgiveness. However, believers can be assured that Christ has achieved victory over sin and death.

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The Fall of Man Part 2

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  • Donald S. Fortner

This is the second of two articles about the Fall into sin as recorded in Genesis 3. This article discusses how Satan works in the spiritual realm and seeks to draw us away from God. And yet, God's shows us grace through the promise of Christ.

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Our Fierce Accuser (Part 1)

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  • Nigel T. Faithfull

This is the first of two articles about Satan. Here the author looks at the person of Satan, showing that he is the enemy of Christians. However, he is an enemy that has been defeated by Christ. Believers must stay alert against Satan's temptations.

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Our Fierce Accuser (Part 2)

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  • Nigel T. Faithfull

This is the second of two articles about Satan. Here the author emphasizes how beauty and smart talk can be dangerous, since they are sometimes used to lure us away from God's path. The author also speaks about how Satan delights in accusing believers. Believers must trust in Christ as their advocate.

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The World in the Church: Irreligious World, Irreligious Church?

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  • Garry J. Williams

The distinction drawn between being spiritual instead of religious has resulted in negative thinking around formal religion. This has become a tool Satan has used to bring worldliness into the church. This is the third in a series of four articles looking at some examples of worldly thinking infiltrating the church. 

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The World in the Church: Ordinary World, Ordinary Church?

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  • Garry J. Williams

This article shows how the church can become worldly by desiring to appear to be normal before the world. In this article, the author shows how Satan uses the desire for normality to bring a worldly influence into the worship service. This is the second in a series of four articles looking at some examples of worldly thinking infiltrating the church. 

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Revelation 12:7-12 - War in Heaven

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  • Brian D. Vos

This article on Revelation 12:7-12 is about the fall of Satan and the life of the church in the world today.

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Satan’s Self-Destruction

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  • Rob A. Schouten

This article is about Satan and the crucifixion of Jesus (John 13:27).

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A Biblical and Reformed perspective on demonology

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  • P. J. (Flip) Buys

The author urges us to think in a biblical manner about Satan, demons and spiritual warfare. The nature, names and the attack of Satan on believers and non-believers are described. The author specifically also looks at the African context when discussing demonology.

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The Prince of Darkness Grim: Luther’s Battle against the Devil

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  • Shane Lems

This article is about superstition in the Middle Ages and Luther's battle against the Satan. The article also discusses Satan the accuser and the Word of God.

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A Balanced Approach to Spiritual Warfare

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  • Jeff L. Doll

This article is about spiritual warfare, and also looks at topics like sin and Satan, the temptation of the sinful flesh, and this world and sin.

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Prayer – No Temptation!

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  • Clarence Bouwman

In this article about the sixth petition of the Lord's prayer, the author focuses on the temptation by Satan, and the power of God for weak Christians.

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Setting of Prayer: Life is War

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is about the second petition of the Lord's prayer, and shows the importance of prayer for the kingdom of God. The enmity between church and world or between Satan and the Christian/church is also discussed (Genesis 3:15).

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Hebrews 2:14 – The Triumph of Divine Justice

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Hebrews 2:14 is about Satan as the accuser, Satan being dethroned, the death and resurrection of Christ, and righteousness before God.

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Acts 17:1-10 – Satan tried but Failed

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about the tempter, Satan, trying to destroy the work of the Lord (Acts 17:1-10).

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'I Beheld Satan … Fall'

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about the effect of sin and on the nature of the Satan.

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The Marketing of Errors

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about Satan's skills and powers to market errors and counterfeit doctrine, and how it appeals to us.

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Zechariah 3:3-4 - The Cure of Unworthiness

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article on Zechariah 3:3-4 is about sin and the forgiveness of sin. The author also talks about the accusations by Satan against the believer and being accepted by Christ.

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Revelation 12 - Born to Rule

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  • Andrew J. Pol

About the real war and struggle in this world, about a spiritual warfare. We see the victory of Christ against the powers of Satan in Revelation 12.

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Luke 10:17-20 - Christ’s Victory Over Satan

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  • Richard Aasman

This article on Luke 10:17-20 looks at the Satan as accuser and the victory of Jesus Christ. The casting out of demons and the kingdom of God is also discussed.

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Confronting the Roaring Lion

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  • Roger S. Greenway

This article is about Satan's opposition of missions.

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Why Satan is Left on Earth

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  • John Piper

Why is there so much evil in this world? Why is Satan given so much freedom to harm the world? Why does God tolerate Satan?

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Christ Suffered and Died to Deliver Us from the Present Evil

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  • John Piper

Jesus prayed for our deliverance from the evil of the present age (Galatians 1:4). This "evil age" is the age when Satan is given freedom to deceive and destroy.

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God’s Deliverance from God is the Foundation of God’s Deliverance from Satan

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  • John Piper

The primary purpose of Christ's death on the cross was not to deliver mankind from Satan. Rather, it was to deliver mankind from the wrath of God, which results from His justice. In dealing with God's wrath, the work of Satan is overcome. 

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Grace in the New Testament is not...an impersonal energy automatically switched on by prayer and sacraments, but the heart and hand of the living almighty God. J. I. Packer
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