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Satan (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Victory over Satan is assured because Jesus Christ, portrayed as the antitype of David, has already defeated the adversary who stands as the antitype of Goliath. This connection is made in the context of Ephesians 6, where Paul calls believers to put on the whole armor of God in order to stand firm against principalities, powers, and spiritual hosts of wickedness. Just as David faced and overcame a seemingly invincible enemy on behalf of Israel, Christ has already conquered Satan, the towering foe who has held sway over humanity through deception and destructive influence. This victory is not merely a past historical event but a present reality, for Christ lives within believers, giving them the same power that secured His triumph. The comparison to Goliath serves to emphasize both the formidable nature of Satan and the certainty of his defeat. Satan is depicted throughout as an awesome, once-glorious being of great intelligence and power, the "anointed cherub who covers," who commands a vast army of demons; understanding this reality could easily provoke fear if not properly framed. Yet, just as Goliath's imposing size and strength did not prevent his downfall at the hand of God's chosen instrument, Satan's power, though real and dangerous, is ultimately no match for Christ. The point is not to minimize the adversary but to place confidence in the One who has already secured the victory. This truth is directly tied to the exhortation to "stand" firm, a call to hold one's position against Satan's deceitful persuasions rather than retreating into pride, envy, covetousness, or other attitudes that lead to breaking God's commands. Believers are told that they cannot defeat these spiritual enemies through their own strength, just as Israel could not have defeated Goliath without God's intervention through David. The battle is described as a wrestling match, where the consequence of losing is not physical death but a diminishing spiritual sight, an inability to perceive spiritual truth. Therefore, being clothed in the full armor of God is essential preparation for this ongoing struggle. The assurance drawn from the Goliath typology reinforces the broader message that although Satan and his demons are numerous, cunning, and formidable, they are ultimately restrained by God, divided against themselves, and outnumbered by good angels who minister to the heirs of salvation. Just as David's victory over Goliath was decisive and complete, so too is Christ's victory over Satan, giving believers confidence that if they remain obedient and allow God to work through them, they can share in that same triumph rather than succumbing to fear or defeat.

Satan (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan uses disinformation, spread through false ministers/prophets, teaching smooth things that destroy. We must test the spirits to ensure a teaching is from God.

Satan (Part 5)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

To resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.

Fear of Death

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Fear of death originated with Adam and Eve's sin of eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and, in response, they tried to hide from God.