Whence Came Evil?

1. HAD evil any part in Gods original creation? And God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good. Genesis 1:31. 2. With whom, then, did sin originate? He that committed sin is of the devil; for the devil sinned from the beginning. 1 John 3:8. 3. Who is the devil? That old serpent, called the devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world. Revelation 12:9. 4. What was his original name, and from what high estate has he fallen? How art thou fallen from heaven, 0 Lucifer, son of the morning! Isaiah 14:12. 5. What was Lucifers original character? Thou was perfect in thy ways from the day that thou was created. Ezekiel 28:15. 6. What sinful thought arose in Lucifers mind? Your heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou has corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness. Verse 17. 7. Who associated themselves with Satan in opposing God? The angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation. Jude 1:6. 8. What was the result of Lucifers rebellion? And there was war in heaven: Michael and His angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. Revelation 12:7, 8. 9. Where was Satan exiled? 1 beheld Satan... fall from heaven. Luke 10:18. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath. Revelation 12:12. 10. By what means did he deceive our first parents? The serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety. 2 Corinthians 11:3. Read Genesis 3:1-6. 11. How has Satan since been occupied in the earth? The devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8. NOTE. And now I will ask a strange question: who is the most diligent bishop and prelate in all England, that passes all the rest in doing his office? I will tell you-it is the devil. He is the most diligent preacher of all others. He is never out of his diocese; he is never far from his cure; you shall never find him unoccupied. He is ever in his parish; he keeps residence at all times; you shall never find him out of the way; call for him when you will he is ever at borne. He is the most diligent preacher in all the realm; he is ever at his plow; no lording nor loitering can hinder him. He is ever applying his business, you shall never find him idle 1 warrant you. The Sermon of the Plow, in Select Sermons and Letters of Dr. Hugh Latimer, pages 43, 44. 12. Who volunteered to defeat Satans designs? For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8. See also Hebrews 2:14. 13. When man sinned, what promise was given him concerning the overthrow of Satan? I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shall bruise his heel. Genesis 3:15. Compare Romans 16:20, R. V. 14. How was Christs power over Satan and his evil angels manifested during His earthly ministry? When the even was come, they brought unto Him many that were possessed with devils: and He, cast out the spirits with His word. Matthew 8:16. 15. In the hour of death what reference did Jesus make to the transience of Satan s power? This is your hour, and the power of darkness. Luke 22:53. 16. How had He previously foretold the end of Satans dominion? Now shall the prince of this world be cast out. John 12:31. 17. After Jesus ascended to heaven, whom did He commission to continue the controversy with Satan? 1 have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness; ... to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God. Acts 26:16-18 You shall be witnesses unto Me. Acts 1:8. 18. What struggle is the lot of the children of God? For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12. 19. How may we obtain full protection against Satan? Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Verse 11. 20. What assurance of triumph is given every child of God?

He that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not. 1 John 5:18. 21. What seeming triumph will Satan achieve in the last days, and why? Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. 1 Timothy 4:1. 22. To what end will Satan ultimately come? The devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. Revelation 20:10. 23. What end did Paul predict also for the evil angels? Whose end shall be according to their works. 2 Corinthians 11:15. 24. What assurance are we given that the tragic story of rebellion will never again be repeated? Affliction shall not rise tip the second lime. Nahum 1:9.