Battling the devil (2) Knowing the enemy
Pastor Ryan Barnhill introduces a series on spiritual warfare by arguing that Christians must know Satan as their enemy before engaging in battle against him. Using the analogy of military preparation before the Osama bin Laden raid, Barnhill contends that understanding Satan's identity, background, purpose, and tactics from Scripture and Reformed confessions is essential for effective spiritual defense. This article establishes the foundation for subsequent articles that will explore the nature of Satan and Christian resistance to his schemes.
May 2, 2011 was the day U.S. SEAL Team Six killed the murderer of thousands, Osama bin Laden. The raid was conducted in a compound in Pakistan in the dark. Using night-vision goggles, the SEALS made their way to the third floor, where they found bin Laden in a bedroom. The rest is history. The American public hears much about the raid itself, being a defining moment in U.S. military history. But what people are not always aware of is the knowledge and planning that were required before ever...
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