The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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T H E K I N G D O M O F G O D

a. The devil is the father (source) of all lies.

b. Deception is the core of satanic activity.

c. All false religion and philosophy originate in demonic and satanic activity.

D. Kakos is “accuser of the brethren”: the work of Satan as the enemy of the people of God.

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1. He seeks to influence Christians directly, but can be effectively resisted.

a. By the blood of the Lamb, Rev. 12.9-11

b. By the armor of God, Eph. 6.10-18

c. By faith in the Word of God (i.e. the shield of faith), Eph. 6.16-17

2. Contrasting the devil’s power and influence over the lost and the saved

a. Oppression and discouragement of the saved

b. Never the indwelling and overcoming of the saved, 1 John 4.4

3. The devil’s work of accusation, Rev. 12.9-11