The Perspective of Jesus—
1. There is a
gk. διάβολος — “To slander or accuse”
What if knows better than about the true nature of ?
2. His end goal is
John 8:44a NIV
He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him.
John 10:10 NIV
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
1 Peter 5:8 NIV
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
“There is no neutral ground in the universe, every square inch, every second, is claimed by God and is counter-claimed by Satan.” —C.S. Lewis
3. His means is
John 8:44b NIV
When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
The primary goal of “spiritual warfare” is to believe over .
“We live at the mercy of our ideas.” —Dallas Willard
Two Truths: The of Jesus + The of Jesus
Notes From Interview w/ Tim Mackie:
Questions for reflection:
1. What lies do I believe about who God is?
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2. What lies do I believe about who we are or who I am?
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3. What lies do I believe about what the “good life” is?
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What are the Biblical Truths that supersede these lies?
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“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel and excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight.” —C.S. Lewis
“The greatest trick the devil ever played was convince the world he didn’t exist.” —Keyser Soze
Answer Key: Devil, Jesus, me, reality, murder, lies, truth, lies, person, teachings