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Ask Pastor John

Why Does God Allow Satan to Block the Gospel?

May 2, 2024
Exploring why God allows Satan to block the gospel, the podcast discusses Satan's tactics, God's permissive stance, and the significance of Satan's role in blinding people to the beauty of Christ. It highlights the importance of recognizing Christ's superiority over sin and deception in the face of Satan's influence.
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Quick takeaways

  • God allows Satan to showcase Christ's glory by overcoming his lies and human depravity.
  • Experiencing Christ's superiority helps defeat Satan's deceptions and human depravity, leading to triumph.

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Satan's Power in Blinding and Deception

Satan's immense spiritual power to blind people to the glory of Christ and prevent the spread of the saving gospel is discussed. Despite the mystery surrounding Satan's rebellion and existence, his impact on humanity is evident from the early days of Adam and Eve to Jesus commanding unclean spirits. While God could have bound Satan, allowing him to deceive showcases the glory of overcoming both Satan's lies and human depravity, revealing the superior beauty and power of Christ.

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