2. Beginning with Jesus
Jesus's baptism reveals his identity
Satan attacks men's weaknesses in Jesus
Jesus was binding the strong man
Exorcism, an act of reclamation
Need for his own death
Resurrection defeats death
3. Powers in the NT
Every letter of Paul mentions them
(except Philemon)
Satan seeks to frustrate Paul's work - 2
Cor 12:7
Power of lawlessness - 2 Thess 2:7
Hollow and deceptive philosophy
The god of this age
Ruler of the kingdom of the air
4. Powers in the OT
Infrequent encounters
False idols
False prophets
Destructive practices
Rebellious spirit
Angel messengers, warriors from God
5. Focus on Jesus
Pragmatic approach to demonic activity
Gospel is final triumph ( Eph. 3:10-11)
Ministering spirits (Heb 1:14)
Jesus came to destroy the Devil's work (1 John 3:8)
Evil stripped of power ( Col 2:25)
All under his feet (Eph 1:20)
6. Powers: Creation & Nature
Original purpose of angels was to serve
and bring glory to God (Col 1:15)
Satan- destroyer, tempter, adversary and
enemy
Signs of his kingdom- destruction,
death, sickness
Rebellious creation (2 Peter 24)
Usurpers of God glory and worship (Gal
4:8)
7. Mission and Powers
Continue to attempt to thwart the Kingdom
Use same strategies: pride, fear, lust, hunger
Christ workers bring freedom and healing
Bring a gospel of peace (with God and man)
Sword of the Spirit, word of God, prayer
8. Mission: Signs & Wonders
Evangelism in word and
spirit
Healings and exorcisms
continue today
Power of God for salvation
Seek righteousness, justice
and redemption
Kingdom prevails (Matt
16:18)
