Does Belief in God Necessitate Belief in Demons?
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Why Did God Create Satan?
God created all things in the beginning, including Satan. Why would God deliberately create something so evil and powerful?
http://delveintojesus.com/Articles/84/Why-Did-God-Create-Satan.aspx
Does Belief in God Necessitate Belief in Demons? - The Gospel.com Blog
What role do you think demonic forces play in our world? Do you believe that Satan has a hand in everything, is mainly an impotent being, or doesn’t even exist?
http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/20/does-belief-in-god-necessitate-belief-in-de...
Shaking the Snake That Stalks You - #5952
The next time the serpent comes your way, the Bible says, "Resist him." "I know who this is. I'm not falling for this again!" That's how you stand up to him. You claim the victory that Jesus Christ won over Satan when He died on the cross. Take your stand! Go to your Savior and unleash Jesus on that serpent. No compromise. No giving in. No accommodation.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/shaking-the-snake-that-stalks-you...
Lion in the Bible: 1 Peter 5:8-9
The devil is depicted here as a prowling lion--quietly lurking and waiting to pounce when it spots weak prey. But his attacks can be resisted simply by standing firm in the faith, and remembering that we're not alone in being targeted by his wiles.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%205:8-9&version=NIV
A Rattle But No Bite - #2571
You've been frightened and held back long enough by the rattle of a snake whose head is crushed. He has no bite - just a lot of noise! So, resist the devil, and he will flee from you!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/a-rattle-but-no-bite-2571
Death In A Sticky Web - #2542
Listen, if you've been flying pretty close to the devil's web lately accept this as a loving warning from God. Touch the web and you will pay a price you never could have imagined. When sin looks good, remember that death on a sticky web. The destroyer is waiting to wrap you up and make you his. But in Jesus' power you can get away. Do it now, while you can!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/death-in-a-sticky-web-2542
"Roaring lion" in the Bible: 1 Peter 5:8
The devil is described as a lion: fierce and predatory, always on the lookout for somebody to attack and bring down. The key to resisting his attacks to be continually vigilant against them.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%205:8&version=NIV
Schemes - a Christian perspective
How do we outwit the schemes of the devil? According to this passage, simply practicing forgiveness and grace in our everyday lives is the best way to confound the devil's plans.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%202:10-11&version=NIV
The Devil in the Bible: Matthew 4:1-11
This story, in which the devil takes Jesus out to the desert to tempt him with offers of power and safety, gives us a lot of insight into the character of Jesus' adversary. He makes vast promises in exchange for worship, but simple Scripture has the power to keep him at bay.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204:1-11&version=NIV
Invisible Death - #2379
You see, the easiest way to radiate you with sinful ideas is through your entertainment. That's when your guard's down. When you're watching TV or you're listening to some music, you're not thinking. You don't want to. It's a time when you are trying to relax. God knows that and that is why He says avoid the contamination.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/invisible-death-2379

