Satan's Hidden Influence Part: IX

1 Corinthians 12 addresses the nature and purpose of spiritual gifts within the body of believers. Spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit for the common good and to glorify God, not individuals. The text distinguishe​s between natural talents and spiritual gifts which are ​an instantaneous enablement by God and often manifest when people are ​n​ot capable of doing naturally what God has gifted them to do supernaturally.. The body of Christ is one unit made of many different members, and no member is more important than another, but especially those who may seem weaker or less capable. Indeed, God uses those who are weak to confound those who seem to be strong. The conversation also touched on the four aspects of the Holy Spirit: regeneration, indwelling, filling for service, and restraining sin in the world. However, above all the text stresses the importance of unity, mutual care, and the need to battle the flesh rather than attributing all struggles to Satan.

2 Corinthians 12:7 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure." King James Version

Pastor Brewer reviews Nehemiah's words, which describe the Israelites' world as one surrounded by external threats. Their enemies strive to isolate the people of God with accusations either real or threatened. Nehemiah tells his people to test all they hear and are told, against the word of God. The same instruction applies to us today. Fear, dubt & isolation are Satan's powerful weapons.

This sermon examines the identity, role, and fall of Lucifer by analyzing key passages in Genesis, Job, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Revelation. It challenges the 'gap theory' by arguing that the fall occurred after creation was declared 'very good' but before the temptation in the Garden of Eden, citing Job 38 to show that all angels rejoiced at creation. The speaker describes Lucifer as an 'anointed cherub' created to reflect God's glory and move among the 'stones of fire,' but who fell due to pride and a desire to exalt himself above God. The sermon concludes by placing the final expulsion of Satan and his angels in the context of Revelation 12, emphasizing that believers are to overcome the accuser through the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. Questions: 1. When did Lucifer fall, and why does the timing matter? 2. What is the Gap Theory, and why does this lesson challenge it? 3. Who was Lucifer before his rebellion? 4. Was Lucifer originally heaven's worship leader? 5. What does it mean that Lucifer was the anointed cherub that covereth? 6. What were the stones of fire that Lucifer walked among? 7. What caused Lucifer to rebel against God? 8. Has Satan already been permanently cast out of heaven? 9. Why are some fallen angels imprisoned while Satan remains free? 10. What should Christians learn from Lucifer's fall?

2:02 If Satan doesn't cause humans to sin, what role does he play? 6:39 Should I stay at a church that teaches Replacement Theology? 11:47 When the antichrist comes to power, will his face appear everywhere around the world? 12:26 How do I respond to people who believe in a flat earth with Scripture? 17:43 How can I know for sure that I'm saved? 25:17 What day is the Sabbath for Christians? 33:53 Could you explain the word missional as it relates to evangelism? 45:43 How do dispensationalists explain passages like Amos 9:11-12 and Acts 15:13-18?

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus becoming the 'Captain of Salvation' by fully partaking in human nature to secure the redemption of God's elect. It highlights the profound sibling relationship established between Christ and believers, emphasizing that Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters despite their sinfulness. The message addresses the defeat of Satan's power over death, arguing that Christ's resurrection has removed the sting of sin and the fear of judgment for those who trust in Him. By illustrating the believer's status as a pardoned prisoner awaiting release, the sermon encourages a life of confidence, holiness, and mutual acceptance within the church family. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging believers to live with the joy of secured salvation and to treat one another with the same grace they have received from Christ.

Satan has gone after the children of God's people since Pharaoh and Herod. They will always be one of his main targets. What should Christian parents do? How should they prepare their kids for this battle? How can they keep from over-protecting? Kevin is joined by Daniel Craig to talk about the war on the next generation, and what parents should do about it… - Why the devil targets the seed of the woman, from Genesis 3:15 to Revelation 12 - Why Jesus' warning in Matthew 18 makes protecting children a parent's first priority - The difference between protecting to prepare and over-protecting out of fear, control, or pride - Why hating evil can't be the motive, and what the church in Ephesus lost - How Kevin's parents sheltered him in the 1970s without raising him in fear - Taking your kids to the front lines side by side, from abortion clinics to street evangelism - Why a steady, trusting parent beats a fearful, intense one Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #Generations #KevinSwanson #ChristianParenting #FamilyDiscipleship #Homeschooling #SpiritualWarfare

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