“Who’s In Charge Here”
Selected
1. Our Present Reality
- Adam and Eve surrendered dominion when they chose sin
- Satan presently exercises some influence – I Jn. 5:19
2. Our Present Battle – Lk. 4:1-13
- Our enemy encourages independence from God - :1-4
- Our enemy deflects glory from God - :5-8
- Our enemy challenges the authority of God – :9-12
3. Our Present Victory – Matt. 28:18
- Jn. 12:31 - Now will the ruler of this world be cast out
- Jn. 16:11 – The ruler of this world is judged
- Col. 2:15 - Jesus disarmed principalities and powers
- 1 Jn. 4:4 - Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world
- Rev. 20:10 – The devil is thrown into the lake of fire
4. The Final Word About Authority
- There is no great, cosmic battle
- Jesus has unlimited power, satan is on a leash
- Jesus keeps His promises, satan is an illusionist
