As we close out our discussion about Satan and demons, we will discuss how this fits into our world today. Some people, influenced by a naturalistic worldview that only admits the reality of what can be seen or touched or heard, deny that demons exist today and maintain that belief in their reality reflects an …
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Separated from friends, unjustly accused, brutally treated—if ever a person had a right to complain, it was this man, languishing almost forgotten in a harsh Roman prison. But instead of complaints, his lips rang with words of praise and thanksgiving! This man was the Apostle Paul—a man who had learned the meaning of true thanksgiving, …
Last week was a discussion of Angels, so this leads naturally into a discussion about Satan and demons, since they are evil angels who once were like good angels but who sinned and lost their privilege of serving God. Like angels, they were also created, spiritual beings with moral judgement and high intelligence but …
We will begin by defining angels as follows: Angels are created, spiritual beings with moral judgement and high intelligence, but without physical bodies. Angels have not always existed; they are part of the universe that God created. In a passage that refers to angels as the “host” of heaven, Ezra says, “you are the LORD, …
Last week we talked about how our prayer is a personal communication to God. The week let’s discuss how we can make our prayers more effective. Scripture indicates a number of considerations that need to be taken into account if we would offer the kind of prayer that God desires from us. (1) Praying according …
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