16.Why Satan Was Not Destroyed - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenAugust 18, 201725mWatch on YouTube

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Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com Fundamental Biblical Truths 1.God's Purpose For Man 2.God's Provision For Man 3.Satan's Tactics 4.The Fall Of Man 5.Two Types Of Sins 6.Free Will And The Conscience 7.Grace And Faith 8.True Repentance 9.Repentance From All Sins 10.God's Two Fold Provision 11.God Is A God Of Love 12.The Power Of God's Word 13.How Satan Became Satan 14.Salvation From Sin 15.Jesus Is Our Forerunner 16.Why Satan Was Not Destroyed 17.Transformation 18.The Humanity Of Jesus 19.Likeness To Christ 20.Holiness Of Jesus 21.Jesus' Attitude To Money 22.Examples Of Humility 23.Satan Has Been Defeated 24.Faith Results In Praise 25.The New Covenant 26.Escaping Deception 27.The Right Way To Pray 28.God Centred Prayer

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The speaker discusses the theological question of why God did not destroy Satan immediately after his fall. He argues that God allows Satan to exist because God can use even an enemy or rebel to fulfill His greater purposes. He cites the example of Pharaoh, whom God used to demonstrate His power, and the example of Paul's 'thorn in the flesh,' which kept him humble and dependent on God.

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How Satan became Satan and the state of the earthSatan was cast down from God's presence because of rebellion, pride, and discontentment, leaving the earth formless and empty as described in Genesis.Genesis 1:1–2

Why didn't God destroy Satan at that point?When Satan fell, a third of the angels apparently joined him in rebellion and became demons roaming the earth, leading to the question of why God did not destroy them immediately.

The geographical location of Satan through historySatan was cast from the third heaven to the second heaven, will one day be thrown to the earth, then into a bottomless pit, and finally into the lake of fire.

Our limited understanding of God's waysHuman minds have a limited capacity like a cup trying to contain an ocean, which is why we cannot fully answer every question about why God allows evil, suffering, and false religions.

God uses rebels to fulfill His purposesGod allows everything for the good of the maximum number of people, gaining greater glory when He uses a rebel and an enemy to fulfill His purposes.

God used Satan to keep Paul humbleTo protect the Apostle Paul from pride after receiving tremendous revelations, God allowed a messenger of Satan to give him a thorn in the flesh.

God used Satan to bring humility to JobGod allowed Satan to harass Job through the loss of property, children, nagging through his wife, and accusations from preachers, ultimately bringing Job to repentance and humility.

Temptations and tests in the Christian lifeGod uses temptations and deceiving spirits to test His children and prove whether they qualify for His service, much like Adam and Eve were tested in the Garden of Eden.

God turns the tables on Satan in the lives of Joseph and MordecaiThrough Joseph's brothers, Potiphar's wife, and Haman's gallows in the book of Esther, the devil's attempts to destroy God's people were turned around by God to fulfill His ultimate plans.

Satan's defeat on the cross of CalvaryWhen Jesus died on the cross, He completely defeated Satan and took away his armor and power over believers.Colossians 2:15

Resisting the devil with the authority of JesusBelievers are commanded to submit to God and resist the devil so that the devil flees from them, operating in the position of victory and authority given through Christ.James 4:7

Exercising God-given authority over demonic powersJust as a small policeman can stop massive trucks because he represents state authority, any believer can use the authority of the name of Jesus Christ to command demons to leave.

Living without fear of a defeated foeWhether Satan comes as a roaring lion through persecution or as a serpent through deception, his power has been completely broken, and we must always take our stand on Christ's victory.

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16.Why Satan Was Not Destroyed - Zac Poonen

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

God uses rebels to fulfill His purposesGod allows everything for the good of the maximum number of people, gaining greater glory when He uses a rebel and an enemy to fulfill His purposes.

God used Satan to keep Paul humbleTo protect the Apostle Paul from pride after receiving tremendous revelations, God allowed a messenger of Satan to give him a thorn in the flesh.

Satan's defeat on the cross of CalvaryWhen Jesus died on the cross, He completely defeated Satan and took away his armor and power over believers.Colossians 2:15

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