The Screwtape Letters- Evil and Hell

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The Screwtape Letters: A Study in the Strategies of Satan

EVIL AND HELL

What does the Bible say about evil?

How much power does Satan have?

What are the strategies of Satan?

Can someone be demon possessed?

Can Satan make us do anything?

What are Satan’s objectives?

If God is good then why did he allow Satan?

Names/Descriptions of Satan

Adversary-I Peter 5:8

Apollyon-Rev 9:11

Abbadon-Hebrew for Destruction-Rev 9:11

Accuser-Rev 12:10

Angel of Light-II Corinthians 11:14

Angel of the bottomless pit-Rev 9:11

Anointed Cherub-Ezk 28:14

Beelzabub- Matthew 12:24

Deceiver- Rev 12:9

Great dragon- Rev 12:9

Serpent-Rev 12:9

Devil-Rev 12:9 (35 times)

Satan-Rev 12:9 (52 times)

Enemy-Matt 13:39

Evil one-John 17:15

Father of lies- John 8:44

God of this age-II Cor 4:4

King of Tyre-Ezk 28:12

Liar-John 8:44

Lucifer-Isaiah 14:12-14

Prince of the power of the air-Eph 2:1-2

Roaring Lion-I Peter 5:8

Tempter-Matthew 4:3

Wicked one- Ephesians 6:16

Thematic Verse

Finally be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood , but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:10-12

And you were dead in your trespasses and sins in which you once walked following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, Ephesians 2:2

You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44

II Corinthians 11:14-15 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

… and they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:26

Did  I not choose you, the Twelve? And yet one of you is a devil.     John 6:70

During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him,    John 13:2

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on our anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.        Ephesians 4:26-27

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into the snare of the devil.                                       I Timothy 3:6-7

Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason that the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.       I John 3: 8

Be sober minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.     I Peter 5:8

Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.   James 4: 7

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.     Acts 10: 38

I have written to you young men because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.       I John 2:14

You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.  

I John 4:4

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Discuss today something new you learned about Satan.

Read Christ temptation in the wilderness Matthew 4: 1-11

Why did God allow there to be a Satan and demons?

Begin Memorization of Ephesians 6: 10-12