Unmasking the Serpent, Part One

Demonology & Deity of Christ (They actually go together - “I saw Satan fall”) There is unbridled arrogance and enormous egos when beings created by God are given incredible authority. Lucifer is the poster child of rebellion against God, but a few have followed his steps in their massive pride. Pride goes before the fall! Two kings and one common pattern: • Isaiah 14 - The king of Babylon • Ezekiel 28 - The king of Tyre (Isaiah 51:3; Ezekiel 31:8-9; 36:35) Demonology & The Deity of Christ: 1. Jesus REMOVED DEMONS - Mark 9:25-27 2. Jesus SILENCED DEMONS - Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:38-41 3. Jesus TORMENTS DEMONS - Luke 8:26-39 4. Jesus SAW SATAN FALL - Luke 10:17-20 (not surprised by the disciples' power over the enemy) 5. Jesus DISMISSES SATAN - Matthew 4:9-10 (after third temptation); Luke 4:13 6. Jesus REVEALS SATANIC INFLUENCE (to Peter) - Matthew 16:21-23 7. Jesus DISARMED Satan on the cross - Colossians 2:13-15 8. Paul reveals demonic strategy - II Corinthians 2:10-11; 4:2-6; 11:1-15 9. Peter reveals demonic strategy - I Peter 5:8 10. James reveals victory in spiritual warfare - James 4:7 * Scripture reveals the application - What do we do knowing about the dangerous and deceptive enemy? - Ephesians 6:10-20