The Devil Destroyed

Having completed our study on the word Satan, Tim and Darryl continue by discussing how the term "devil" as used in Scripture. One of the most fascinating passages talks about how Jesus destroyed the devil. Listen in as several Bible passages weave together to complete the connection between the devil and sin which Jesus overcame in his death and resurrection.

Key Verse:

“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.” (Heb. 2:14)

Outline:

1. Introduction
   1. The word “devil” defined
   2. Where the word is translated (1 Tim. 3:11,6-7; 2 Tim. 3:3; Titus 2:3) or not (John 6:70)
2. Key verse Heb. 2:14
   1. Reading Heb. 2:14 in context and bringing out the details
   2. What did Jesus accomplish in his death (Heb. 9:28)
   3. Comparing with 1 John 3:5,8 where “take away our sins” = “destroy the works of the devil”
   4. Is sin personified as the devil in Heb. 2:14?
3. Personification in Romans 5-8
   1. Destroyed the body of sin (Rom. 6:6) so that we might be free from bondage (Rom. 6:8 cp. Heb. 2:15)
   2. Personification of sin reigning in Rom. 6:12-22
   3. Sin has the power of death (Rom. 6:23)
4. Personification in 1 Cor. 15
   1. Death by man (1 Cor. 15:21-22)
   2. Death destroyed (1 Cor. 15:24-28)
   3. The power of sin (1 Cor. 15:55-57)
5. Conclusion

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