What We Believe (Week 11)

Angels, Satan, Demons

By Michael Lockstampfor, August 31, 2025

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Angels and demons serve God's purposes (Job 38:1-7 & 1:6)

God is demonstrating His character to angels and demons through His work saving humanity (Ephesians 2:9-12)

The enemy has a consistent pattern of attack (Genesis 3): Disguise → dialogue → doubt → denial → deliberation → death

The enemy's target is to claim our hearts by reshaping our thoughts.

  • Distort or deny God’s truth
  • Discredit the testimony of God’s people
  • Depress or destroy our enthusiasm for God’s work
  • Dilute the effectiveness of God’s people

Our fight is to stand firm in what Jesus has said and done (Ephesians 6:10-20)

Jesus has disarmed every opponent by his crucifixion (Colossians 2:13-15)

Our unseen spiritual battle is to stand anchored on Jesus' truth and work.

  • What credit do we wrongfully give to Satan and his demons?
  • What thought patterns regularly draw us away from trusting God’s truth?
  • Are we trusting Jesus to bring us into His victory over our true enemies?