We are at spiritual war.

Created in beauty, privilege and with authority.
(God created and angel with choice and he chose to rebel)

Isaiah called him Lucifer, meaning light bearer.
Created with privilege and power he was overcome with pride. Banned from heaven (Luke 10:18), he has devilish power.

Here is a look at this power.
(Note: not authority.)

__________ is a marker for identity.

(Fascination with death and a desire to kill)
They dwell in the tombs, hospitals, where sickness resides.

He exists to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10a)

__________ against authority.

Legion could not be tamed.

Legion could not be bound.

__________
“unclean spirits”
Decency is removed. De-sensitivity reigns

__________

We have...

Knowledge but no __________.
Friends but no relationships.
Things but no __________.
Sleep but no rest.
Pills without __________.
Abuse and Suicide.

Our enemy is condemned.

Lucifer sought to ascend to power through pride and self-promotion.
Jesus chose to descend to purpose through love and crucifixion.

Jesus made the devil of no effect.

There are two kingdoms that seek your allegiance…
The Kingdom of God and a kingdom of terror.

ANSWERS

Death is a marker for identity.

Rebellion against authority.

Uncleanness

Restlessness, Sadness, Loneliness, Isolation

We have...

Knowledge but no wisdom.

Things but no substance.

Pills without health.

Hostility Toward Christ