Transcript The Villain of the Drama of Revelation

Revelation Seminars: Lesson # 3
• A brief review of the book of
Revelation quickly reveals
several crucial points:
•1 A terrifying, deadly, organized
conflict between good and evil is taking
place on this earth.
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Jesus, the Son of God, powerfully leads the
forces of good with love, courage, wisdom,
kindness, patience, integrity, gentleness,
serenity, sympathy, compassion, tact and
geniality. His leadership style is one of concern
and fair play for even His worst enemies. He is
worthy of our worship for He is our Creator
and Redeemer.
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Someone, on the other hand, powerfully
leads the forces of evil in relentless, devastating
assaults upon Jesus and His people. That
someone, according to the book of Revelation,
is the devil and satan. As a leader he is militant,
venomous, heartless, hateful and unscrupulous.
Yet, incredible as it may seem, he also asks for
our worship.
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• We were created in the beginning with
the desire to worship. The shocking
sobering facts are that, everyone on this
planet is, this very day, either worshiping
Jesus or giving homage to satan. Many
pay homage to satan innocently. They
would turn from him in disgust if his evil
strategies were exposed. The central
purpose of this seminar is to expose the
archenemy and to reveal Jesus, our
Creator, Lord and Saviour.
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1. Satan’s many titles:
What names or titles does Revelation give to satan?
• Rev. 2:10
• Rev. 12:9
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• Rev. 12:10
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1.The devil.
2.The great dragon,
3.Old serpent,
4.devil and
5.satan.
6.The accuser of
the brethren
Satan is specifically mentioned 55 times in
Revelation and is referred to indirectly scores of
times as he works through his agents to destroy
God’s work and His people.
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2. Where did the devil come from?
• Rev. 12:7-9
See Luke 10:18
• “And there was war in Heaven:
Michael and His angels fought
against the dragon; and the
dragon fought and his angels.
And prevailed not; neither was
their place found anymore in
Heaven. And the great dragon
was cast out, that old serpent
called the devil, and satan,
which deceiveth the whole
world: he was cast out into the
earth, and his angels were cast
out with him.”
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3. Why did he leave heaven?
• See Revelation 12:7 - 9
• He was cast out because he sinned.
• 2 Peter 2:4
• “For if God spared not the angels that
sinned, but cast them down to hell, and
delivered them into chains of darkness, to
be reserved unto judgement”.
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4. Who were cast out with satan?
• Rev. 12:7-10: Answer: His angels.
• 5. How many angels were cast out?
• Rev. 12:3,4,7-9: Answer: One third of the
total that was in Heaven.
• Note: Other passages in the Bible comment on this
subject: Job 38:7 says the morning stars sang
together at Creation. Rev. 12:3 & 4 shows one third
fell with satan. 2 Peter 2:4 confirms that God did not
spare the angels who sinned. And Jude 6 confirms the
angels did fall. Satan has incredible power to deceive
and convince. We must never forget that staying close
to Jesus is our only safety.
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6. How did satan and His Angels
Originate?
• Colossians 1:16
• “For by Him were all
things created, that are
in heaven, and that are
in earth, visible and
invisible, whether they
be thrones or dominions,
or principalities, or
powers: all things were
created by Him, and for
Him: And He is before
all things and by Him all
things consist.”
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6. How did satan originate?
• Note: Since Jesus created everything, He also
created the angel who introduced sin into the
Universe. However, Jesus did not create satan –
satan is the being that Lucifer was transformed
into when he CHOSE to SIN. How it must have
torn the heart of Jesus to see rebellion develop in
this great and beautiful angel till it separated him
from God. So it is today. Sin always brings
separation, heartache, sorrow and woe. But the
God who is love (1 John 4:8,16) gives all His
creatures the POWER OF CHOICE. Without that
there is no REAL LOVE!
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• 7. What was satan’s name and work before his
fall?
• a. Isaiah 14:12: His name was Lucifer.
• b. Eze. 28:14: He was a covering cherub.
• 8. How does the bible describe Lucifer?
• Eze. 28:12-17: “…full of wisdom, and perfect in
beauty.”
• 9. What caused Lucifer’s fall? (v.17)
• a. Because of his beauty he became “lifted up.”
• b. He said, “I will be like The Most High.”
It boggles my mind! How could a created being want to
be God? Sin is indeed a mystery.
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• Note:
• Lucifer wanted to rise above and rule
over others, even God; Jesus, by
contrast, took the humble form of man
and became a servant.
• (If we find ourselves speaking too
often about ME, MYSELF and I, we
had better be careful … that’s the
Lucifer mentality! Lucifer had an “I”
problem!)
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10. Revelation Reveals satan’s True
Character
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a. Rev. 12:9 “He deceiveth the whole world.” (deceiver)
b. Rev. 12:10 He is an accuser (of the brethren)
c. Rev. 2:10 He persecutes God’s people (persecutor)
d. Rev. 2:13 He slays God’s people (slayer, murderer)
e. Rev. 12:12 He has great wrath (wrathful)
f. Rev. 12:17 He makes war (warrior)
• Note: John 8:44 says partly:
• “He was a murderer from the beginning, … he is a liar
and the father of it.”
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11. How Far Will satan go to Deceive People?
• 2 Cor. 11:13-15
• v. 14 Satan appears as
an angel of light.
• v. 15 His ministers
appear as the ministers
of righteousness.
Note: Satan seldom appears as an evil being. He usually
comes disguised as a friend, or even a Christian worker.
This catches people off guard and deceives them.
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12. Can satan really Work Miracles?
• Revelation 16:13,14
says:
• “They are spirits of
devils working
miracles.”
Lazarus come forth!!
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13. How Effective are satan’s
Miracles?
• Matthew 24:24
• “For there shall arise false Christs
and false prophets, and shall shew
great signs and wonders, insomuch
that, if it were possible, they shall
deceive the very elect.”
Note: Satan is so effective that in the judgement day many will
think they are saved, when they are lost. (see Matt. 7:21-23)
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14. Will satan Quote Scripture to
Deceive?
• Matthew 4:1,5,6
• Yes. He quoted
scripture when
tempting Jesus.
• Note:
• Misuse of scripture is
satan’s best weapon.
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15. Whom Does satan Hate in
These Last Days?
• See Revelation 12:17
• a. Those who
• “… keep the
commandments of
God”
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• b. “… have the
testimony of
Jesus.”
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16. How Can I be Sure satan Will Not Deceive Me?
• a. Isaiah 8:20: Check with
God’s law and testimony.
• b. Acts 17:11: Check with
God’s scriptures.
• c. John 7:17: If I am
willing to obey, God will
reveal to me His doctrine.
• d. 2 Thess. 2:10-12: I must
love the truth.
Note: Be careful what you believe. It is a matter of life or death. Check everything
by the word of God. It is obvious that a shallow knowledge of the scriptures will
not prevent satan’s deceptions. Also, after much studying one must depend on 19
God.
17. What Dangerous Animal is satan Like?
• 1 Peter 5:8
• Be sober, be vigilant; for your
adversary the devil, as a
roaring lion, walketh about,
seeking whom he may
devour.
• Revelation 12:12
• “… Woe to the inhabiters of
the earth, and of the sea! for
the devil is come down unto
you, having great wrath,
because he knoweth he hath
but a short time.”
Note: Satan realizes
that the end of this
world is near. What a
tragedy that so few
people realize the same.
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18. Where will satan finally be
placed?
• Revelation 20:10
• “And the devil that
deceived them was
cast into the lake of
fire and brimstone,
where the beast and
false prophet are …”
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19. What will the fire do to satan and
his angels?
• a. Eze. 28:18 It will
turn him into ashes.
• b. Heb. 2:14 He will
be destroyed by death.
• c. Eze. 28:19 Never
shalt thou be anymore.
We do not have to join
satan in hell. Hell is not
for human beings! See
Matt. 25:41.
• Note: Satan will be completely
put out of existence. What a
blessed relief to know that
someday the devil will be gone
forever!
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20. How can we defeat the devil?
• See Revelation 12:11
• a. By the blood of the
Lamb.
• b. By the word of our
testimony.
• c. By being willing to die
rather than knowingly
disobey God.
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21. Since Jesus Loves You And
Died For You, Will You:
• A. Ask Jesus to
control your life?
• B. Consider your
acceptance of Jesus
as Savior a life and
death matter? And,
• C. Bear testimony to
others of His love?
JESUS IS COMING SOON!
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