Throughout the biblical story there has been a sense of an enemy. From the Garden of Eden, to the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness, to the cross itself...there has always been something (someone?) lurking in the shadows, seeking to influence events in a manner contrary to God's intent. It would be too much to say that this one is responsible for sin and all its consequences. Nevertheless, the battle for salvation is indeed a battle. There is a driving force that stands in opposition to...
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