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1 | world vs age | Gen 1:5 | ptr | 216194 | ||
Hi PDAL, If Lucifer was a corporal being created with the appearance of man, then recognizing him would be a whole lot easier. But this is not the case. From the garden of Eden, mankind has been engaged with the enemy, also called satan and the devil. We should not take him for granted or underestimate his power. Bible history reveal that apart from the Lord Jesus, no other human being has sucessfully withstood his onslaught-that is by mere human strength. Whether it was the unique perfection of Eve, the patience of Job or the wisdom of Solomon, human strength has never been a match for this remarkable enemy of God's work. For us to comprehend the subtlety of his workings, must be divinely inspired. Through the life and sacrificial death of Jesus our Lord, we can become more than conquerors (1 Jn 3:8). Peter also wrote, "Be sober, be vigilant,because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8). Because of his pervented ambition, he gave up the ordained will of God for his life and sought that which was beyond his calling and office. His desire was to become like God which led to his downfall (Matt 5:11;Isa 14:14). Unlike Jesus, his motive was not a sincere longing for more of the righteous attributes of a loving heavenly Father, but rather a lust to obtain the power, authority and glory of the Almighty God. It was this perverted ambition that he imparted to Eve that resulted in her sin. She blatantly disobeyed the commandment of God in her lust for greater glory. It is this misguided ambition that has destroyed many sincere children of God. Like Lucifer who kept not his first estate but left his own habitation, they too have lost out on what was God's will for them. Some are held in spiritual chains of darkness (Jude 6). The scripture cautions every man "Not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith (Romans 12:3). God bless you. Ptr |
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2 | world vs age | Gen 1:5 | PDAL | 216203 | ||
Hello Ptr, I never said Lucifer had the appearence of man ,I quoted Isaiah 14:16,he was a man.As far as satan which means the accuser,he has no power.He was defeated at the cross,the only power he has is in deception or when the church lifts him up.God is in charge and always has been.The only thing satan can do is what God allows him to do.God created all things,that includes satan or the devil.You wrote that we can become more than conquerors,the greater truth is that we have become,not going to.You will only understand that statement if you understand the FINISHED WORK that God did in and through our Lord Jesus,but most of the church do not know who they are IN CHRIST. |
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3 | world vs age | Gen 1:5 | ptr | 216205 | ||
Hi PDAL, I agree that satan was defeated at the cross but what I don't agree with, is that the only power he holds is in deception. Satan has great power and dignity. His original status and authority was not taken away after his fall. So great is he,that Michael the Archangel saw him as a foe too powerful to oppose (Jude 9). His influence in worldly affairs is clearly seen. Some of his titles reflect his control of world system. He is called " the ruler of this world" (Jn 12:31), " ...the god of this age has blinded.." (2 Cor 4:4), and "the prince of the air" ( Ehp 2:2). The scripture declares that " The whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one (1 Jn 5:19). Man was created with a moral light. The light that satan has, is greater than man's light. Through it he deceived Eve and Adam and took over their rule of the world for himself (Gen 1:26;3:1-7;3:13; 2Cor 11:3). Satan is not only a deceiver, but also a robber. He robbed man of the true Light and eternal life. In order to regain the true Light, we have to let this Light or knowledge (Jesus) shine in our hearts (2 Cor 4:4,6; Jn 1:9; Jn 3:19-21), and to reclaim eternal life, we must beleive in Jesus (Jn 3:16; 11:25;14:6). Because of the sinless life of Jesus, He was able to triumph over the enemy ( Matt 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-14). The death of Jesus on the cross is the basis for satan's final defeat (Heb 2:14-15; 1 Pet.3:18). The final victory will come when the Prince of peace returns and satan is cast into the lake of fire (Rev 20:1-3). For christians, our personal victory depends on our will to resist the devil (Eph 4:25-27; 1 Pet 5:8-9). Yes we are more than conquerors through Christ (Romans 8:37). God bless you. Ptr |
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