(7) Our dealings with the devil"

Greetings Brethren,

Last Lord's Day we addressed the entrance of sin into God's world which resulted in the fall of man from his privileged and responsible position as God's coregent in His creation. We were introduced to the source of Adam and Eve's temptation, that being a serpent, who was animated by the devil. In one wrong step Adam transferred the willing submission of all of God's creation from God its Creator unto the devil. With Adam's sin, satan became the king over a kingdom, the kingdom of darkness. Our biblical world view recognizes this realty of a malevolent, powerful opposer to God and His people. This knowledge renders us conscious and vigilant of his power, presence, and practices in this fallen world. Today we will address our dealings with the devil.