SATAN’S PLAYBOOK
It is impossible for us in our human strength to escape Satan’s evil attacks. His aim is to ruin the soul of every human being.
Knowing that his time is short, he uses every destructive power and evil strategy to lure us into his trap. But there is a safeguard against his deceptive tactics.
“Welcome back to what promises to be an epic journey through the unseen. We are looking at a saga, not of this world. It is the battle for our souls.
This is the 3rd part of a 13-part series unlike any other.
We’re diving into the cosmic war that rages beyond what we can see, hear, or imagine.
It is a war between the forces of good and evil.
We’re digging deep into the heart of this cosmic battle, exploring the origins of sin, the nature of evil, and the ultimate showdown between God and Satan.
This series isn’t just about understanding the forces at play; it’s also about knowing our place within this universal struggle.
Every episode, every moment of this journey matters because, like it or not, this war touches us all.
It is about a God who loves us so much He is willing to fight for us.
But, before diving into this conflict, let’s take a moment to invite God’s presence.
Your view of the universe and our place within it is about to change forever. If you have not viewed the previous videos, view them at SabbathSchoolDaily.com. or my YouTube Channel, Sabbath SchoolDaily by Dr. Brenda Ware Davis
Inviting God’s Presence
“Dear Lord, give us a better understanding of this war between good and evil. Keep our feet planted on the safe path and shield us from Satan’s attacks. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
The War Between God and Satan (Lesson 3)
Light Shines in the Darkness
Day 1
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness?
Satan is diligently working to destroy every one of us. He has come down with anger, knowing that his time is short. Our only safety is in Jesus. We must walk in His wisdom. We must live by His teachings.
In our human power, we cannot detect the workings of Satan. We do not have the ability, in our own power, to recognize his subtle traps.
But Jesus knows his deceptive art, and He can keep our feet on the safe path. In John 14:6, Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (Our High Calling, p. 16).
Similarly, in John 12:35, in His call for us to look to Him, Jesus instructs us with these words:
‘A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going’ (John 12:35, NKJV).
This is an urgent reminder to walk in the light. Jesus’ instruction is more than a guiding principle; it’s a lifeline in a world shadowed by deception and evil.
When entrapped by Satan, the Devil, we are bound by the power of darkness. It is God who delivers us “from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love. (Colossians 1:13)
Revelation 12:9 vividly portrays the devil as a dragon and a serpent.
Why is he depicted as a dragon and a serpent?
It symbolizes his tactics of destruction and deceit.
Satan’s intent, as a dragon, is to annihilate us.
And like a serpent or snake that slithered through the grass undetected, he slithers into our lives, weaving lies and deceit, seeking every opportunity to destroy us.
Though the Romans crucified Jesus on the cross, Satan is the one who orchestrated this evil attack. His dark legacy of orchestrating evil continues to live on. In the years after Jesus’s death, using the Romans as his instruments, he carried out brutal acts against thousands of Christians.
Imperial Rome had professed followers of Jesus, tortured, thrown to lions, and burned at the stake for refusing to worship its false gods.
Despite facing cruel punishment, the Christian remained faithful. They did not give in to Satan’s brutal attacks.
In fact, their resilience only fueled the spread of the Gospel, and the Christian church continued to grow even amid persecution.
However, seeing that his tactics were not working, Satan devised new schemes. When brute force failed to extinguish the light of Christianity, he changed his strategy and infiltrated the church itself.
Like the snake that he is, he used the guise of new converts to implant false teachings.
False teachings slithered in, sowing seeds of confusion and heresy among the people of God.
Pagans, worshippers of many gods, were baptized but without thorough instruction in Bible truth.
Leaders seeking to compromise the scriptures with the popular customs and culture of the day flooded the church with error.
In the fourth and fifth centuries, it appeared that error would prevail, and Satan appeared to be winning.
These centuries were eras of compromise in which the church cardinals or leaders blended pagan practices with Christian teachings.
Nevertheless, in trying times like these, God did not abandon His people. They found Jesus, “the way, the truth, and the life,” and through the power of the Holy Spirit, His presence was a beacon of hope.
His true followers were guided by the Holy Spirit to uphold the scriptures and remain steadfast in their faith; even when faced with overwhelming pressure to give up their honest convictions, they stood firm.
His divine intervention was crucial in preserving the core truths of the faith against corruption and ensuring that the genuine message of Jesus continued to thrive.
Thus, they remained loyal to God’s revealed will as expressed in his written word.
They refused to compromise the truth of His Word, regardless of the pressure placed on them, either overtly or covertly.
As followers of Christ, we are called not just to walk in His light but to be light bears, shining forth in a world that is covered in darkness.
May we draw strength from knowing that light drives out darkness.
We become light barriers when we accept Jesus and adhere to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, we move forward with courage, holding fast to the truth and spreading Jesus’ love and hope to the entire world.
In some circumstances, compromise is considered acceptable. At what point should we draw the line?
View the next segment of this video:
Part 2: Compromise: Satan’s Subtle Strategy
The Great Controversy
(Lesson 3)
Light Shines in the Darkness
Part 2: Compromise: Satan’s Subtle Strategy
Compromise is a process in which two sides reach a mutually acceptable agreement that is seen as practical and conducive to peace and harmony.
Its core involves a delicate balance of give-and-take designed to enable both parties to coexist peacefully, either as neighbors, family members, or even nations.
But can there be compromise when it comes to spiritual matters?
When we delve into spiritual affairs, particularly the contrast between Christ and Satan, the notion of compromise takes on an entirely different dimension.
There can be no compromise between truth and error, light and darkness, good and evil, Christ and Satan.
Jesus is truth. He proclaims in John 14:6, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. (John 14:6)
Everything He represents and teaches springs from divine truth. He is the cornerstone of all biblical doctrine and moral integrity.
In contrast, Satan is declared the father of lies as in John 8:44
44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. (John 8:44).
Jesus is the author of truth because he is the author of truth. What he says is truth.
Truth comes from the heart of an all-wise, all-loving, all-knowing God. He is the foundation of all reality and of all truth.
On the other hand, Satan is a liar and the father of lies. He will use lies, deceit, misinformation, and distortion of truth to lead us astray.
From the very beginning, as seen in the Garden of Eden, Satan used deception to weave his dark narratives, deceiving Eve with the distorted truth and outright denying what God said.
Stating in Genesis 3:4 that “You shall not surely die (Genesis 3:4), he twisted God’s words. In the context of eating the fruit, his statement was a clear contradiction of what God had said.
Satan’s strategy has not changed. His aim is to undermine our confidence in God’s Word. He wants us to believe that the Bible is out of date and no longer relevant.
He tries to use God’s divine word as an instrument against Him. He contradicts God’s revealed will, distorts the Scriptures, and at times misquotes them to his advantage.
Therefore, when it comes to Christ and Satan, good and evil, truth and error, light and darkness there can be no compromise.
Thus, this battle between Christ and Satan is not merely an ancient Biblical account; it is a living, ongoing conflict.
Satan’s strategy involves concealing lies as biblical truths, leading the naïve and inexperience away from the real teachings of Scripture.
Proverbs 23:23, John 17:17, and John 8:32 highlight our safeguard against Satan’s lies.
Our safeguard is the truth!
Proverbs 23:23 tells us to
23 Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding. (Proverbs 23:23)
In John 17:17, Jesus prays.
17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. (John 17:17)
And in John 8:32, Jesus tells us.
32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32)
The Bible and the Bible only is our ultimate source of truth and wisdom. It guides us to recognize and resist deception.
Knowing what is written in the Bible is our protective shield against falsehood.
Having the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood equips us to oppose Satan’s deceptions.
If what is presented contradicts what is written in the Bible, we must reject it regardless of who provides it.
Historically, Satan’s tactics have involved making the Scripture inaccessible and distorting its understanding.
Ellen White, in “The Great Controversy,” notes that the Roman Catholic Church, for centuries, restricted public access to the Bible, thereby controlling the theological narratives and positioning religious and secular authority under the papacy.
“Satan well knew that the Holy Scriptures would enable men to discern his deceptions and withstand his power. It was by the word that even the Saviour of the world had resisted his attacks. At every assault, Christ presented the shield of eternal truth, saying, ‘It is written.’
To every suggestion of the adversary, He proposed the wisdom and power of the word. In order for Satan to maintain his sway over men and establish the authority of the papal usurper, he must keep them in ignorance of the Scriptures. The Bible would exalt God and place finite men in their true position; therefore, its sacred truths must be concealed and suppressed. This logic was adopted by the Roman Church. For hundreds of years, the circulation of the Bible was prohibited. The people were forbidden to read it or to have it in their houses, and unprincipled priests and prelates interpreted its teachings to sustain their pretensions. Thus the pope came to be almost universally acknowledged as the vicegerent of God on earth, endowed with authority over church and state.”—Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, p. 51.
This manipulation of scriptural understanding and the centralization of ecclesiastical power illustrates how far-reaching the consequences of spiritual deception can be.
Today, Satan’s attempts to twist biblical truth persist in subtler forms through cultural reinterpretations and misleading doctrines that stray from the core messages of Scripture. This ongoing distortion campaign seeks to undermine the Bible’s authority, replacing divine directives with human interpretations.
As followers of Christ, our challenge is to uphold the truth with the clarity and conviction Jesus demonstrated.
In a world filled with compromise, our spiritual journey must be guided by the unwavering light of Scripture and a commitment to divine truth.
Let us then be diligent in our study and application of the Bible. May it arm us with the knowledge we need to shield us against Satan’s deceptions.
It is critical to know that “Satan is concentrating all his energies to bend your will to his, to make you his agent in opposing the plans of Christ, that you may refuse to have Jesus reign over you. . . . Satan will seek to draw you away from Christ, that you may become his agent in drawing others away, and thus frustrate the plans of God.
He is the father of lies, and he weaves a net of falsehood in which he binds you with cords of lies to his service. The more intelligent you are, the more attractive, the harder he will work that he may persuade you to lay your talents at his feet, and aid him to accomplish his ends in alluring others under his black banner. . . . Satan is the bewitcher, and he has wrought, that Christ may be expelled from the soul, and that he himself may be there enthroned. (Split)
…break from the infatuation of the evil one. Flee to Jesus as your refuge, and lay hold upon eternal life.—Sons and Daughters of God, p. 336. (Split)
What happens to those who fail to take the time to read and study the scriptures for themselves?
View the next segment of this video, Part 3: Savage Wolves
The Great Controversy
(Lesson 3)
Light Shines in the Darkness
Part 3: Savage Wolves
In the ancient city of Miletus, a critical meeting unfolds as the Apostle Paul, en route to Jerusalem, gathers the church leaders from Ephesus. Here, Paul delivers a grave and prophetic warning about the future dangers they will face. To discover the specifics he outlined, we turn to Acts 20:27–32.
27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.
28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.
31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
32 “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (Acts 20:27–32)
Paul’s counsel sounds grim. But he wanted to prepare the church for what was coming.
Paul warns them about two things that will happen after he leaves.
His first major warning is in Acts 20:29, where he says that “savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock” (Acts 20:29 NKJV).
Paul was letting the believers know that they would receive fierce persecution. His use of the word ‘wolves’ shows how brutal the persecutors would be.
True to Paul’s prediction, in the first century (years A.D. 1-100) and the second century (years A.D. 101–200), the Romans brutally attacked Christians who refused to renounce their faith.
These Christians say no to worshipping the Roman king or bowing down to the Roman gods.
Therefore, they were imprisoned, and some were even burned alive for their faith in Jesus.
Paul’s second concern was not for the brutal wolves on the outside but for those within the church itself:
He says in Acts 20:30
“Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them” (Acts 20:30).
Paul’s point was that rebels would enter the church, bringing with them false doctrines and teachings, substituting them for divine truths.
This internal threat manifested itself in the fourth and fifth centuries when church leaders subtly compromised the purity of biblical doctrine with human ideas and pagan practices to make Christianity more appealing to the masses.
This blending of truth and error led to significant doctrinal shifts, including the rejection of vital biblical truths.
What happens when the church turns away from biblical truth?
2 Thessalonians 2:7–12 says:
7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.
8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming.
9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders,
10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11 And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie,
12 that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. (2 Thessalonians 2:7-12)
Here, Paul illustrates the chaos and deception that result when falsehoods infiltrate the church.
In time, these deviations led to further compromises, such as the introduction of idols into Christian worship contrary to the Second Commandment.
The integration of pagan statues was introduced and rebranded as Christian saints.
The biblical Sabbath was gradually replaced with Sunday. Under the guise of Christian worship, in honor of the Resurrection, the Sabbath was changed to Sunday, the day of worship for the sun god.
Despite lacking biblical endorsement for this change, Sunday worship has become a widespread practice among modern Christians, illustrating the lasting impact of departing from Scripture.
This historical journey from Paul’s warnings to today’s practices offers a profound lesson: the enduring need for vigilance in guarding the truth.
As believers, we are called not only to resist external threats but also to be wary of internal changes and distortions that can lead us astray.
How can we avoid being led astray by false teachings?
Continue to the next Segment of this video, Part 4: Safeguarded by the Word.
The Great Controversy
(Lesson 3)
Light Shines in the Darkness
Part 4: Safeguarded by the Word
In a world filled with uncertainty and deception, the need for a steadfast beacon of the light for the truth has never been greater. This call for clarity of the truth is echoed in the teachings of Jesus and Paul, as they offer guidance on navigating the muddy waters of false teachings and spiritual decline.
In John 17:15-17, Jesus prays not for His followers to be removed from the world but to be protected from the evil one through the sanctification of truth.
John 17:15-17
15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.
16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. (John 17:15-17)
His message is clear: truth is our shield.
Similarly, Paul says in Acts 20:32: “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (Acts 20:32)
Both emphasize the protective power of divine truth.
The Bible is the ultimate embodiment of truth. It is the infallible revelation of God’s will. It cannot and does not give us wrong advice. It shows God’s plan to save us sinners.
Thus, like no other, we can always trust the Bible and its teachings. The Bible is still relevant today.
Paul affirms this in 2 Timothy 3:16, saying that all Scripture is God-breathed and instrumental in teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)
The entire Bible is inspired by God, not just parts of it.
It is our guide to navigating the issues of life. It is our roadmap for understanding God’s plan, including the events of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the promise of His return.
We must accept the fact that all of the Bible comes from God. If we don’t, Satan can use our doubts about the Bible as God’s word to deceive us into believing his lies.
It exposes satanic delusions and reveals the devil’s deceptions. Therefore, the Bible and the Bible only must be the reason for our faith and everything we believe.
You see, Satan hates the Word of God and has done everything possible throughout the centuries to destroy its influence.
Yet, we face challenges in upholding this truth. For, there are voices that attempt to diminish the Bible’s divine origin, suggesting that it’s merely a collection of outdated old-fashioned ideas penned by historical figures. Modern thinkers, many theologians, and some Christians focus so much on the human side of Scripture that they see the Bible as the word of man instead of the Word of God.
Many argue that it is the writings of kings, shepherds, fishermen, priests, poets, and others who shared their understandings and conceptions of the God of nature and of reality the best they could in their time and place. Thus, they conclude it has no significance to us today.
We must stand against any and all attempts to undermine the Bible’s authority or inspiration, even from those who, while professing great love of the Bible, bring doubts about it, even subtly.
The Bible itself refutes their claims, offering timeless wisdom that continues to resonate and guide billions around the world today.
For instance, Psalm 119:105, 116, 130, 133, and 160 highlight the Bible’s role in illuminating our path, strengthening us, and imparting understanding.
These passages reinforce that Scripture is not just relevant but crucial for our life journey.
Observe what the following scriptures say about God’s word, the Bible.
Psalms 119:105
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (Psalms 119:105)
Psalms 119:116
116 Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. (Psalms 119:116)
Psalms 119:130
130 The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. (Psalms 119:130)
Psalms 119:133
133 Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. (Psalms 119:133)
Psalms 119:160
160 The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. ( Psalms 119:160)
As followers of Christ, we are called to immerse ourselves in the Scriptures and arm ourselves with their truths against Satan’s deceptions.
Satan has long sought to undermine God’s word, knowing that its teachings are the foundation of our faith.
By familiarizing ourselves with the Bible, we safeguard ourselves against his lies that seek to lead us away from God. )
In this ongoing battle between truth and deception, let us hold fast to the Bible as the cornerstone of our faith.
Let us engage with its teachings, draw on its strength, and let its light guide us through the darkness of this world. In doing so, we not only ensure our own spiritual resilience but also become beacon lights of truth and hope for others. This is not just a call to faith; it’s a call to action—to live, defend, and proclaim the enduring truth of the Bible in a world desperate for its message. Let’s rise to this challenge with courage and conviction, making the truth of the Bible the bedrock of our lives and our legacy.
But what about our brains, our thinking? How are we to deal with human reasoning?
View the next segment of this video: Part 5: Human Reasoning Apart from Scripture.
The Great Controversy
(Lesson 3)
Light Shines in the Darkness
Part 5: Human Reasoning Apart From Scripture
In a world rich with human creativity and intellect, we are blessed with minds that can probe the depths of nature and conceive incredible innovations.
As Christians, engaging our minds doesn’t stop at the church doors; rather, it intensifies as we delve into the divine mysteries presented in Scripture.
However, as sophisticated as our thinking might be, understanding the profound truths of the Bible is beyond our reach without divine help.
The Holy Spirit works through our minds to help us understand Scripture. Thus, the Holy Spirit is essential, for it is not human wisdom but divine revelation that illuminates Scripture.
The Bible emphatically warns of the pitfalls of relying solely on human reasoning in divine matters.
Notice the warnings given in the following scriptures of the dangers of following our own paths without God’s guidance. Proverbs 16:25
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. (Proverbs 16:25)
Judges 21:25
25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. (Judges 21:25)
Isaiah 53:6
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6)
These passages teach us that what seems right to a person can end in spiritual death.
In times of moral chaos, people tend to define their own truth, and like sheep, we often stray, each following our own way.
One of Satan’s most effective tools of deception is to have us believe that our own human reasoning is sufficient.
Some conclude that they do not need the help of the Holy Spirit or the Word of God to help them know God’s will.
But, there may be a way that seems right to us, or even to an entire group of people or culture, but without the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, it leads to destruction.
God, in His infinite wisdom, has not left us to wander aimlessly. He has given us the Holy Spirit and the Bible as our ultimate guides, not just in determining right from wrong but in understanding the very essence of truth and morality.
If someone tells you that the Bible is inaccurate, invalid, or irrelevant, you can be sure that they are dead wrong.
Any teaching or idea that contradicts the Bible is certainly flawed, for Scripture is the ultimate authority of truth.
To be grounded, we must make the Bible our final judge of anything we hear, read, or see in self-help books, videos, social media, or even textbooks. If it speaks contrary to the word of God, dismiss it.
You might ask, why do we need the Holy Spirit to understand the Bible? Just as our minds alone could not fathom the complexities of God’s word, the Spirit enlightens and empowers us, helping to align our human reasoning with divine wisdom.
How can we be sure of the Bible’s accuracy? Study the prophetic message presented in Daniel 2. It provides an accurate historical timeline that goes from Babylon to the end of earth’s history. It is a sure testament to the Bible’s accuracy and reliability.
Revealing that historical events unfold as God has foretold in His word, this prophecy should not only validate the scriptural records but also fortify our faith in Him and His word.
Thus, in embracing the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit, we are not limiting our intellect but enriching it, ensuring that our journey through life is aligned with divine truth.
Let us then commit to making Scripture the foundation of our beliefs and decisions, allowing it to guide our steps through the complexities of life.
As we continue to explore the Bible, let the Holy Spirit transform our understanding and strengthen our faith, ensuring that we are not just wanderers but wise travelers on the path to eternal life.
“The Bible is to be presented as the word of the infinite God, as the end of all controversy and the foundation of all faith.—Christ’s Object Lessons, pp. 38, 39.
The real battle between Christ and Satan is for our minds. How can we be sure that our minds are under God’s complete control?
Continue to the next segment of this video: Part 6: Battle for the Mind
The Great Controversy
(Lesson 3)
Light Shines in the Darkness
Part 6: Battle for the Mind
In 2 Corinthians 4:3–6, Paul confronts a profound spiritual blindness that afflicts those who do not believe, stating, “whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe” (2 Corinthians 4:4).
The term mind comes from a Greek word that refers to our thoughts and understanding, our perceptions or mental capabilities.
It points directly to the battleground where this cosmic battle between good and evil, light and darkness, is unfolding.
The stakes are high in the spiritual battlefield of our minds, as described vividly in 2 Corinthians 4:3–6.
It indicates that there is a real fight between light and darkness for the very essence of our thoughts and beliefs.
In fact, the word “minds” extends beyond mere thought to encompass our deepest understandings. Our mind is the battleground where the forces of Jesus and Satan clash.
No, this battle is not fought with guns and knives but within the confines of the human consciousness.
The SDA Bible Commentary illuminates this verse saying
“The battle between Christ and Satan is a battle for the minds of men. Supporting it with the following verses: Romans 7:23, 25; 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:14, 11:3; Phil. 2:5, 4:7, 8).
It says that “Satan’s principal work is to blind or darken men’s minds. He does this by keeping them from the study of God’s Word, by interfering with the powers of the mind through the excesses of body and soul, by wholly occupying the mind through the things of this life, and by appealing to pride and self-exaltation.”—Volume 6, p. 854.
You see, Satan’s strategy is to hide the truth, keeping people in darkness and deep ignorance.
His tools are distraction, excess, and pride, all designed to divert us from spiritual truths and engross us in the shallowness of life.
However, these individuals are not ignorant because they lack intelligence; they are “blind” because they have turned away from the light of the Gospel, the Bible.
They have had opportunities to embrace the truth of the scriptures but chose disbelief instead, leaving them vulnerable to Satan’s deceptions.
As The SDA Bible Commentary adds, “The gospel is the only means by which Satan’s diabolical schemes and deceptions can be exposed, and by which men can see the way from darkness to light.”—Volume 6, p. 854.
The message of the New Testament Gospel centers on the transformative events of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. It serves as light, illuminating our path to lead us out of darkness.
Jesus is the heart of the gospel, and He is the center of all scripture.
John reiterates this, portraying Jesus not just as a bearer of light but as the light itself in John 1:4-5, 9 and 14.
4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
9 That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:4-5, 9 and 14)
This light was so intense that when Jesus walked the earth, he turned the darkest moments into day.
During the early centuries of the Christian church, Jesus’ message was not merely about spiritual enlightenment but about a radical transformation that redefined their entire existence.
His light shielded them from Satan’s deceit and treachery, nurturing a community resilient in faith and devoted to the pursuit of truth.
They were redeemed by His grace, transformed by His power, and motivated by His love that even death could not break their bond of loyalty.
As we face our own daily struggles with the forces that seek to blind us, let us cling to the powerful truths of the Gospel.
Let’s immerse ourselves in the Scriptures, drawing upon their wisdom to guide us through the challenges of modern life.
By doing so, we not only secure our spiritual vision but also extend this light to others trapped in the darkness.
This journey with Christ is not just about personal salvation; it’s a call to “carry our candle and go light the world,” reflecting His radiant light through our lives.
Let us rise and shine with the brightness of His truth, for in Jesus’s words, we find not just guidance but the very source of light needed to navigate the difficulties of this world.
Together, let us turn back the tide of darkness with the enduring light of Christ’s love and truth, making every shadow of darkness flee before us.
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