Jesus Defeats the Devil

Jesus Defeats the DevilJesus Defeats the Devil

1 Jn. 3:8 “...that he might destroy the works of the devil.”

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By defeating the Devil...By defeating the Devil...

• Jesus becomes our SaviourJesus becomes our Saviour• Luke 2:11 “...a Saviour,...”Luke 2:11 “...a Saviour,...”• Matt. 1:21 “...he shall save his Matt. 1:21 “...he shall save his

people from their sins.”people from their sins.”

Destroys false concept of SinDestroys false concept of Sin

TOTAL DEPRAVITYTOTAL DEPRAVITY

Jesus had a body without Sin

Heb. 4:15

Not inherited - Ezek. 18:20

Destroys fear of SinDestroys fear of Sin

Jesus was baptizedJesus was baptized

Showed his respect for God

Baptism is required – Acts 2:38

Overcome Satan by obedience

Destroys Idea Satan is more Destroys Idea Satan is more powerful than Godpowerful than God

Jesus performed miraclesJesus performed miracles

Forgive sin ~ Weather ~ Crops

Showed him to be God – Jn.10:30

Devil not as powerful

Destroys Devils appeal to prideDestroys Devils appeal to pride

Jesus died for others sinsJesus died for others sins

Only Jesus was perfect

Man has no room to boast

Jesus had to die for us = Saviour

Destroys fear of DeathDestroys fear of Death

Jesus arose from the graveJesus arose from the grave

If death were the end – 1 Cor.15:32

Resurrection breaks the fear

Jesus lived after death – Heb.2:14

Jesus came to defeat the DevilJesus came to defeat the Devil

Gen.3:15 – bruised head of SatanDevil cannot control us if we are obedient to JesusJames 4:7Serve the Lord – Rom. 14:18John 12:26

Jesus Defeats the DevilJesus Defeats the Devil

• By Arthur Pigman• Evans Church of Christ• Evans, Georgia• Sunday Evening – 06 June 2004