In this episode, we take a careful, Scripture-driven look at one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible: Satan. Building from Paul’s difficult words in 1 Timothy 1:20, we ask the deeper question: Who is Satan, what power does he really have, and how should Christians understand his work in the world today?

Rather than speculation or fear-driven theology, this episode seeks clarity, confidence, and hope rooted in the authority of God’s Word.

I. Satan’s past

A. Genesis 1:31

B. Ezekiel 28:16–17

C. 2 Peter 2:4

D. Colossians 1:16

E. Revelation 19:19–20

F. Matthew 12:29

G. 1 Peter 5:8

II. Satan’s present

A. He can:

1. Deceive—2 Cor. 11:14

2. Tempt—1 Thess. 3:5

3. Accuse—Rev. 12:10

4. Influence Politics—Eph. 2:2; 2 Cor. 4:4; Rev. 13

5. Persecute the Church—Acts 13:10, 1 Pet. 5:8

6. Perform false Signs—Matt. 24:24

7. Oppress and Distract—Job 1–2; 2 Cor. 12:7

B. He cannot:

1. Overpower God—Is. 14:27

2. Pull believers away from Christ—John 10:28; Rom.8:38–39

3. Force Anyone to Sin—James 1:13–15

4. Read minds or Know the Future— Is. 41:21–24

5. He Cannot Prevent the Spread of the Gospel—Matt. 16:18

6. He Cannot Escape Final Judgment—John 12:31

III. Satan’s future

1. Revelation 19:20–21

2. Revelation 20:10

3. Revelation 21:3–4

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