Resistance to Satan
Believers are commanded to follow Jesus Christ’s example in resisting Satan. God provides assistance in this struggle.
Satan can be resisted
His power is limited Job 1:12; 2:6; 1Co 10:13; Rev 12:12; 20:3
Jesus Christ resists Satan Mt 4:1-11 Lk 4:1-13; Jn 1:5; Heb 2:18; 4:15
Christians can resist Satan Jas 4:7 Also see: Lk 10:19; Ro 6:13; Eph 4:26-27; 6:11-13; 1Pe 5:8-9; 2Pe 3:17; 1Jn 2:13-14
God protects his people from Satan
2Th 3:3 Also see: 1Jn 5:18
God’s protection is to be sought in prayer
Jn 17:15 Also see: Mt 6:13; Lk 22:31-32; Eph 6:11,18
Jesus Christ has the victory over Satan
Jesus Christ’s defeat of Satan on the cross Col 2:15 Also see: Jn 12:31; Rev 12:11
Jesus Christ’s name is powerful against Satan Php 2:10 Also see: Isa 45:23; Ps 118:10-12; Mk 16:17-18; Lk 10:17; Ac 16:18
God’s love cannot be thwarted Ro 8:38-39
Resisting Satan brings a reward
2Ti 4:7-8 Also see: Jas 1:12; Rev 2:7,17,26; 3:5,12,21
Say this prayer to be saved or to renew your relationship with God:
“Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.”