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7. Distracts human beings from their proper ends, cf. Gen. 3.1.ff.

8. Oppresses human beings through harassment, slander, fear, accusation, and death, Heb. 2.14-15

9. Resists and persecutes God’s people, Eph. 6.10-18

C. Satan’s final doom is future.

1. He has been both spoiled and utterly humiliated in the Cross, Col. 2.15.

2. His final demise will come by Christ at the end of the age, Rev. 20.

D. Missions is the announcement and demonstration of the defeat of Satan through Christ.

1. The ministry of reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5.18-21

2. The ministry of disciple-making, Matt. 28.18-20

VII. Implication: God’s Call to Ministry and the Kingdom of God

A. God’s call to ministry involves PARTICIPATION by faith in the Kingdom promise of God.

1. Salvation by grace through faith, Eph. 2.8-10