Now the Serpent

This sermon presents a comprehensive theological exploration of Satan as the chief adversary of God, drawing from Genesis 3, Isaiah 14, and Revelation to establish his identity, fall, nature, and ultimate defeat. It emphasizes that Satan, though powerful and deceptive, is not omnipotent or omniscient, and his influence is ultimately limited by God's sovereignty; his role as the deceiver, murderer, and thief is contrasted with Christ's redemptive work as the source of truth, life, and salvation. The preacher calls believers to recognize the reality of spiritual warfare, respond with vigilance and faith, and actively engage in the battle through the armor of God—particularly the Word of God, faith, and Christ's imputed righteousness—while maintaining confidence that Jesus is greater than Satan. The sermon concludes with a sober yet hopeful vision of Satan's final destiny: eternal confinement in the lake of fire, where all evil will be judged and defeated, affirming God's ultimate triumph over darkness.