How we perceive our enemy will largely determine how we fight against him. Unless we grasp how the devil fits into God's scheme of things, we will find it difficult to stand against his conspiracy against us personally and his influence within our culture. We can have a proper theology of the devil only if we have a proper theology of God. Only when we stand in awe of God will we find it unnecessary to be in awe of Satan. As Martin Luther once said, 'The devil is God's devil.' God is still in control.
The Serpent of Paradise gives an overview of the career of Satan and his interaction with the Almighty. It traces his fall from an exalted position to his demise in everlasting shame and contempt. It shows us that Satan always loses even when 'he wins.' Best of all, it confirms that we who have been translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light are able to stand against him. Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV. The Serpent of Paradise is a book about Satan, but it is also a book about God's power, God's program, and God's purposes in this world.

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Erwin W. Lutzer; R Sproul

Northfield Publishing

Moody Press

United States, United States of America

Chicago, Ill, Illinois, 1996

Trade paperback, FR, 1996

Chicago, 1996], ©1996

Chicago, Ill, c1996

Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]).

To defeat an enemy, it helps to understand him. Lutzer presents an intriguing overview of Satan's career. Learn to distinguish between the biblical devil and all the stories that surround him. Erwin Lutzer presents an intriguing overview of Satan's career - his fall from heaven, his work on earth, and his ultimate demise. Discover why God is in control not just of Satan's destiny, but of his every action

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