130915 eng doctrine series (part 4) by ps. timothy loh

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Titus 2:9-10 (NKJV)9Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back, 10not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may ADORN the DOCTRINE of GOD our Savior in ALL THINGS

DOCTRINE

DOCTRINE- A set of beliefs / principles / instructions

- Doctrines have 3 definite impacts – Shapes, Sifts, Saves

OUR APPROACH

OUR APPROACH1.Doctrine of God – we can put our trust and confidence in Him

OUR APPROACH1.Doctrine of God – we can put our trust and confidence in Him2.Man – we are His creation, learn to fear God and keep His commandments

OUR APPROACH1.Doctrine of God – we can put our trust and confidence in Him2.Man – we are His creation, learn to fear God and keep His commandments 3.Devil – we are empowered to overcome him through the work of the Cross

DOCTRINE OF DEVIL / DEMONS

DOCTRINE OF DEVIL / DEMONS 2 Cor 2, 11so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

DOCTRINE OF DEVIL / DEMONS 2 Cor 2, 11so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.2 responses:

DOCTRINE OF DEVIL / DEMONS 2 Cor 2, 11so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.2 responses: 1. Ignorant or

DOCTRINE OF DEVIL / DEMONS 2 Cor 2, 11so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.2 responses: 1. Ignorant or 2. Indulgence

Who is the Devil

Who is the Devil 1. His Names – Satan, Serpent, Dragon, Beelzebub, Adversary, Thief, the Enemy…etc.

Who is the Devil 2. His Nature

Who is the Devil 2. His NatureJn 10:10 10 The thief comes ONLY to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

Who is the Devil 2. His NatureJn 10:10 10 The thief comes ONLY to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.Thief – kleptis, kleptomania – one who is unable to restrain the urge to steal…

Who is the Devil 2. His Nature•Steal – take away, peace, love, joy, marriage, destiny, vision…etc.

Who is the Devil 2. His Nature•Steal – take away, peace, love, joy, marriage, destiny, vision…etc.•Kill – sacrifice, those that he can’t steal, he trade ….

Who is the Devil 2. His Nature•Steal – take away, peace, love, joy, marriage, destiny, vision…etc.•Kill – sacrifice, those that he can’t steal, he trade …. •Destroy – ruined, rendered utterly useless

Who is the Devil 2. His Nature"The thief wants to get his hands into every good thing in your life. In fact, this pickpocket is looking for any opportunity to wiggle his way so deeply into your personal affairs that he can walk off with everything you hold precious and dear. And that's not all—when he's finished stealing all your goods and possessions, he'll take his plan to rob you blind to the next level.

Who is the Devil 2. His NatureHe'll create conditions and situations so horrible that you'll see no way to solve the problem except to sacrifice everything that remains from his previous attacks. The goal of this thief is to totally waste and devastate your life. If nothing stops him, he'll leave you insolvent, flat broke, and cleaned out in every area of your life. You'll end up feeling as if you are finished and out of business! Make no mistake—the enemy's ultimate aim is to obliterate you...."

Who is the Devil 3. His Strategies

Who is the Devil 3. His Strategies• He tempts (Matt 4:1-11)

Who is the Devil 3. His Strategies• He tempts (Matt 4:1-11)• He deceives (Gen 3:1-4) – it’s his

best weapons… used in Genesis, and in the last days!

Who is the Devil 3. His Strategies• He tempts (Matt 4:1-11)• He deceives (Gen 3:1-4) – it’s his

best weapons… used in Genesis, and in the last days!

• He accuses (Rev 12:10 – the accuser of Brethren) – E.g. Job

Who is the Devil 3. His Strategies• He afflicts (Lk 13:16)

Who is the Devil 3. His Strategies• He afflicts (Lk 13:16) • He opposed (Acts 10:38)

Who is the Devil 3. His Strategies• He afflicts (Lk 13:16) • He opposed (Acts 10:38) • He waits for opportune seasons (Lk

4:13) • Lk 4, 13When the devil had finished

every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.

Who is the Devil 3. His Strategies• He afflicts (Lk 13:16) • He opposed (Acts 10:38) • He waits for opportune seasons (Lk

4:13) • Lk 4, 13When the devil had finished

every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.

• He sows rebellions (Eph 2:2)

Levels of Satanic Invasion

Levels of Satanic Invasion 1. Spiritual Negligence

Levels of Satanic Invasion 1. Spiritual Negligence Eph 4, 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil [s]an opportunity.

Levels of Satanic Invasion 1. Spiritual Negligence Eph 4, 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil [s]an opportunity. 2. Willful disobedience

Levels of Satanic Invasion 1. Spiritual Negligence Eph 4, 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil [s]an opportunity. 2. Willful disobedience 3. Lifestyle of Rebellion

Levels of Satanic Invasion 1. Spiritual Negligence Eph 4, 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil [s]an opportunity. 2. Willful disobedience 3. Lifestyle of Rebellion 4. Satanic full control

Our response:

Our response: James 4:7 7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Our response: 1. Submit to God

Our response: 1. Submit to God • Love His Presence

Our response: 1. Submit to God • Love His Presence • Love His Precept / Principles

Our response: 1. Submit to God • Love His Presence • Love His Precept / Principles • Love His People

Our response: 2. Resist the Devil

a. The Name and blood of Jesus

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18)

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18) • Belt of Truth

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18) • Belt of Truth • Breastplate of Righteousness

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18) • Belt of Truth • Breastplate of Righteousness• Shoes of Peace

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18) • Belt of Truth • Breastplate of Righteousness• Shoes of Peace• Shield of Faith

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18) • Belt of Truth • Breastplate of Righteousness• Shoes of Peace• Shield of Faith• Helmet of Salvation

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18) • Belt of Truth • Breastplate of Righteousness• Shoes of Peace• Shield of Faith• Helmet of Salvation • Sword of the Spirit

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18) • Belt of Truth • Breastplate of Righteousness• Shoes of Peace• Shield of Faith• Helmet of Salvation • Sword of the Spirit • Pray at all times

a. The Name and blood of Jesus b. Put on the full Armor of God (Eph 6:14-18)

Rom 16, 20The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.