The Hand of Satan

In this episode, we take a careful, Scripture-driven look at one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible: Satan. Building from Paul’s difficult words in 1 Timothy 1:20, we ask the deeper question: Who is Satan, what power does he really have, and how should Christians understand his work in the world today?Rather than speculation or fear-driven theology, this episode seeks clarity, confidence, and hope rooted in the authority of God’s Word.I. Satan’s past A. Genesis 1:31 B. Ezekiel 28:16–17 C. 2 Peter 2:4 D. Colossians 1:16 E. Revelation 19:19–20 F. Matthew 12:29 G. 1 Peter 5:8II. Satan’s present A. He can: 1. Deceive—2 Cor. 11:14 2. Tempt—1 Thess. 3:5 3. Accuse—Rev. 12:10 4. Influence Politics—Eph. 2:2; 2 Cor. 4:4; Rev. 13 5. Persecute the Church—Acts 13:10, 1 Pet. 5:8 6. Perform false Signs—Matt. 24:24 7. Oppress and Distract—Job 1–2; 2 Cor. 12:7 B. He cannot: 1. Overpower God—Is. 14:27 2. Pull believers away from Christ—John 10:28; Rom.8:38–39 3. Force Anyone to Sin—James 1:13–15 4. Read minds or Know the Future— Is. 41:21–24 5. He Cannot Prevent the Spread of the Gospel—Matt. 16:18 6. He Cannot Escape Final Judgment—John 12:31III. Satan’s future 1. Revelation 19:20–21 2. Revelation 20:10 3. Revelation 21:3–4Handout Link