Satan's main purpose is to deceive. He cannot possess the believer, so he tries to
deceive him and by this deception, use the believer to cause division in the church
and hinder the cause of Christ.
I. Satan's Organization (Ephesians 6:10-12)
A. Principalities (chief demons)
B. Powers (enemies of the Church)
C. Rulers of Darkness (lords of worldly people)
D. Spiritual Wickedness in High Places (evil spirits in the second heaven)
II. Satan's Activities
A. Bind the Man of God (2 Kings 6:8-18)
B. Hinder Prayer (Daniel 10:1-14)
C. Corrupt the Mind of Believers (2 Corinthians 11:3)
D. Causes Fighting (James 4:1-10)
III. Our Victory
A. Through Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:15)
B. Submit our Minds to God (2 Corinthians 5:8-10; James 4:7-10)
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