Jesus Cropped from the Picture

Appendix 1: The Story God is Telling

The entire biblical account, from Genesis 3, where spiritual warfare began for humanity, to Revelation 20, where it ends even for Satan and his evil kingdom, expresses ongoing conflict between good and evil.” - Ed Murphy, The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare 143

God’s Mysterious Strategy (Eph. 3.2-11) From the beginning there was a plan (Eph. 1.4)... To invade the devil’s kingdom, reversing the effects of the fall (Matt. 12.28-29)... And rescue a people to be his own (1 Pet. 2.9-10)... And empower his people to continue his work (John 14.12)... Through the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1.8)... Who would make steady progress defeating the enemy (Matt. 16.18)... Until he comes to finish the job (Matt. 24.14, 30)... And enjoy his family forever (Rev. 21.1-5).

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