Category Archives: Spiritual Warfare

Everyday Evidences of Adam & Eve’s Fall (post #1)

A straightforward, literal reading of the Bible’s record of history teaches us that approximately 6,000 years have passed since Adam and Eve’s fall into sin. That’s a lot of years. The fact is, though, the specific evidences the Bible associates … Continue reading

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The Problem with Trying to Please Everybody

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. (Genesis 5:24, N.I.V.) By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death. “He could not be found, because God … Continue reading

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What God Will Do to Satan: Eternal Punishment

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #20) “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels…” (Matthew 25:41, N.K.J.V.) This post … Continue reading

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What Satan Will Do to the Antichrist: Empowerment

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #19) The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did … Continue reading

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What Satan Does to the Ministry: Disguise

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #18) For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore it is not surprising … Continue reading

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What Satan Does to Lost People: Spiritual Blindness

“The Wiles of the Devil” (post #17) But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, lest the light of the gospel of the glory … Continue reading

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What Satan Does to Some Who Hear God’s Word: Theft

“The Wiles of the Devil” (post #16) “Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.” (Luke 8:12, N.K.J.V.) The … Continue reading

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What Satan Did to the Christians of Smyrna: Imprisonment

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #14) “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you … Continue reading

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What Satan Did to Paul: A Thorn in the Flesh

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #13) And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I … Continue reading

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What Satan Did to Paul: Hindrance

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #15) Therefore we wanted to come to you — even I, Paul, time and time again — but Satan hindered us. (1 Thessalonians 2:18, N.K.J.V.) How many times has Satan blocked the progress … Continue reading

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