Series:             Systematic Theology Part 2
Title:               Angels, Satan and Demons, Pt. 2
Purpose:          To examine how Christians should think of Satan and demons today.
Date:               February 2, 2025
  
I.          Different stages of demonic activity in the history of redemption
A.    In the Old Testament
B.    During the ministry of Jesus
C.    During the new covenant age
D.    During the millennium
E.     At the final judgment
 
 
II.          Our relationship to demons
A.    Are demons active in the world today?
B.    Not all evil and sin is directly from Satan and demons but some is
C.    Can a Christian be demon possessed?
D.    How can demonic influences be recognized?
E.     Jesus gives all believers  authority to rebuke demons and command them to leave
1.     Luke 10:19 
2.     Acts 8:7; 16:18 
3.     2 Corinthians 10:3-4 
4.     Ephesians 6:10-18 
5.     James 4:7 
6.     1 Peter 5:8-9 
7.     Hebrews 2:14 
F.     Appropriate use of the Christian’s authority in ministry to other people
1.     Do not frighten people - 1 Corinthians 14:33
2.     Focus on the person, not the demon - Matthew 12:28
3.     Avoid undo curiosity in this area of demonic activity - 1 Corinthians 14:20
4.     Focus on conversion immediately after getting rid of demon - Matthew 12:43-45 
5.     Make sure our own spiritual condition is optimal Matthew 17:20
G.    We should expect the Gospel to come in power to triumph over the works of the devil
1.     1 John 3:8 - destroy works of the devil
2.     God is still more powerful than all of the demons put together - do not ever forget that fact