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Dictionary of Bible Themes

Jesus Christ resisted Satan in his ministry, and believers are commanded to follow his example in this respect. God assists believers in this struggle.

Job 1:12; 2:6

Satan can be resisted

1 Corinthians 10:13

His power is limited

Revelation 12:12; 20:3
Matthew 4:1-11

Jesus Christ resists Satan

John 1:5
Hebrews 2:18; 4:15

pp Lk 4:1-13

James 4:7

See also

Christians can resist Satan

Luke 10:19
Romans 6:13
Ephesians 4:26-27; 6:11-13
1 Peter 5:8-9
2 Peter 3:17
1 John 2:13-14
2 Thessalonians 3:3

God protects his people from Satan

See also

1 John 5:18
John 17:15

God's protection is to be sought in prayer

See also

Matthew 6:13
Luke 22:31-32
Ephesians 6:11,18
Colossians 2:15

Jesus Christ has the victory over Satan

See also

Jesus Christ's defeat of Satan on the cross

John 12:31
Revelation 12:11
Philippians 2:10

See also

Jesus Christ's name is powerful against Satan

Isaiah 45:23
Psalms 118:10-12
Mark 16:17-18
Luke 10:17
Acts 16:18
Romans 8:38-39

God's love cannot be thwarted

2 Timothy 4:7-8

Resisting Satan brings reward

See also

James 1:12
Revelation 2:7,17,26; 3:5,12,21

See also

1320 God as Saviour
2372 Christ, victory
5498 reward
5596 victory
6030 sin, avoidance
6214 participation in Christ
6251 temptation, resisting
8482 spiritual warfare
8490 watchfulness
8602 prayer
8737 evil, responses to
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