Playlist: God's Control of Satan (topic)
God, Satan, and David's Numbering of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod's sovereignty extends over all beings, even those who have corrupted themselves, as seen in the interplay between God and Satan in the history of Israel. In the accounts of David's numbering of Israel, both God and Satan are depicted as influencing the event. In I Chronicles 21, Satan stands up against Israel and moves David …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's control over satan and evil spirits is evident throughout the biblical narrative, showcasing His supreme sovereignty over all aspects of creation. The Bible clearly demonstrates that satan is entirely subject to God's authority. In the account of Eden, satan had to stand and receive his sentence without protest, unable to …
Power Belongs to God (Part 2)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's authority over Satan is part of His absolute sovereignty over everything in creation, since all power belongs to Him. Satan's human instruments, including civil governments and false churches, are the church's primary enemies, yet even they are under God's control. Pilate's authority over Jesus was given from above, and …
The Providence of God (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's relationship to Satan is addressed directly in contrast to dualistic religious systems, which teach that God and Satan exist as equal and opposing forces locked in an eternal struggle where neither ultimately prevails and everything ends in a stalemate. This dualistic view is explicitly rejected as incompatible with what …
Satan (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughScripture reveals that although a vast unseen conflict rages between God and the great dragon called Satan, the Devil, that adversary operates only within limits that God Himself has established. Revelation 12 describes a war in heaven in which Satan and one-third of the angels who followed him were defeated and cast down to …
Satan (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan uses disinformation, spread through false ministers/prophets, teaching smooth things that destroy. We must test the spirits to ensure a teaching is from God.
The Sovereignty of God (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are assured that even though inexplicable things happen in our lives, God is still sovereign. We must develop childlike faith to trust in Him for solutions.
How Does God Help Us? (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe trials we go through are part of His providence, putting us into humility and determining what really motivates us.
Where Does Righteousness Come From?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJob was righteous because of the work of God, forming his righteousness out of nothing, guiding events and providing an environment in which character was formed.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Twelve)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan has orchestrating his plans for hundreds of years, employing gullible human beings who may not know that they are being used in his service.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Eleven)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan has been meticulously and carefully preparing for a war against God for millennia, stepping up the pace as technology has developed exponentially.
Being Alert to Our Enemy
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Like the cycles of the seasons, the events of prophecy follow natural progressions. God has given ample warnings to His prophets to prepare His people.
Anticipating the Enemy
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe become vulnerable to Satan when we allow pride to consume us, cozy up to false doctrine, toy with the paranormal, or let down in prayer and Bible study
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Prior to the Flood, mankind's thoughts and intents were evil continually. A parallel time of demonic activity is on the horizon for those living today.
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Sermon by Ryan McClureIt is solely God's prerogative to test and to prove, while Satan's function is to tempt, to trip up, and to destroy. God tests but does not tempt.
Psalm Genres (Part Six): Penitential Psalms
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod demonstrates supreme authority over all forces of evil, utilizing even the most malevolent entities for His divine purposes. He employs satan the devil, a rebel and adversary against Him and His people, as a tool to strengthen and prepare His followers for the Kingdom of God. Without altering satan's inherently evil nature, …