व्यवस्था और उद्धार – 18 - व्यवस्था की सीमाएँ – 10
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व्यवस्था क्यों हमें उद्धार नहीं दे सकती है? - 10
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The Law & Salvation - 18 - The Law’s Limitations – 10
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Why The Law Cannot Save Us – 10
Man, on his own, is Incapable of Overcoming Satan - 8
In the previous few articles, we have been trying to understand from God’s Word the Bible why man, through his own power and abilities, is incapable of facing and overcoming Satan. The things we have learnt so far are:
Every Word of God and everything He says is eternally established in heaven (Psalm 119:89). God, in context of time refers to Himself in the present tense, as 'I Am Who I Am' in the Old as well as the New Testament (Exodus 3:14; John 8:58). Implying that God is not bound by time, He is immutable, never changing, and is always the same (Hebrews 1:12; Hebrews 13:8; Revelation 1:8; Psalm 102:27; Malachi 3:6). He is the omniscient God who knows the end from the beginning, and always knows everything about everything (Isaiah 46:10). What He has says, always happens; He never makes any mistakes, He never needs to revise or change any of His decisions (not His thoughts or intentions, but the decisions He has once taken) as we can see from verse like Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 31:2; Isaiah 46:11; Jeremiah 4:28. Whatever He has given to anyone, He has given thoughtfully—knowing all related possibilities, His intentions, and the things of future—with a specific purpose; there is nothing that is unforeseen for Him and neither is He ever taken by surprise. Therefore, the abilities, authority, and gifts given by God are irrevocable; He never takes them back (Romans 11:29; Psalm 89:34).
Man, in his natural created condition, is less powerful than the angels (Psalm 103:20; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 2 Peter 2:11); and lower than the angels in the hierarchy of created beings (Hebrews 2:6-10). After salvation, the saved person becomes a child of God (John 1:12-13), and while on earth he is continually being transformed, bit by bit, into the likeness of the Lord Jesus by the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18), eventually to be an heir of God, and a co-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17). Therefore, the saved person’s status is also elevated to a status higher than that of the angels, who then become his ministering spirits (Hebrews 1:14).
Also, at the moment of salvation, the body of the saved person becomes the Temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19), and He starts residing in them as their helper and teacher (John14:16, 26; Ephesians 1:13-14). But those who try to learn, understand, and follow God's Word through their own human abilities, intellect, and wisdom, are actually unable to do so, since God’s Word is only learnt through the Holy Spirit (John14:26; 1 Corinthians 2:10–15). Moreover, there is a veil over the hearts of unsaved, unregenerate people. This veil is only removed when a person turns to the Lord in repentance (2 Corinthians 3:14–16), and, as a child of God, is taught by the Holy Spirit.
In context of what we have seen above, let us consider some Biblical facts about Satan and his demons, and their modus operandi.
Satan was originally created as the chief archangel, Lucifer, and he was the most powerful and wise being created, second only to God (Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:12-17). This created pride in him, and he wanted to exalt himself above God. Due to this fall in sin, he and his angelic followers were cast out of Heaven, became Satan and his demons. Consistent with the principle of God’s gifts being irrevocable, even their fall and expulsion from heaven, their powers, the great wisdom, and even the privilege of conversing with God (Job 1:6-7, 12; 2:1-6) were not taken away from Satan and his demons.
They now use this power to work against God's people and purposes, to perform great miraculous signs (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10; Revelation 13:13-15) through which they deceive the world, often presenting themselves as false apostles, ministers of Christ, and an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:3,13-15). Satan, the "father of lies" (John 8:44), exploits this situation, to trap people into vain works, by making them believe in their self-righteousness through works. The satanic forces keep people caught up in the devious deception that they can be good, moral, righteous, and acceptable to God through their religion, religious works, goodness, and other such works. Thereby, Satan effectively blinds people’s minds so that the light of the Gospel cannot shine upon them (2 Corinthians 4:4-6).
In the next article, we'll look at some other related things, and then consider their practical application and implications.
If you have not yet accepted the discipleship of the Lord, make your decision in favor of the Lord Jesus now to ensure your eternal life and heavenly blessings. Where there is obedience to the Lord, where there is respect and obedience to His Word, there is also the blessing and protection of the Lord. Repenting of your sins, and asking the Lord Jesus for forgiveness of your sins, voluntarily and sincerely, surrendering yourself to Him - is the only way to salvation and heavenly life. You only have to say a short but sincere prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ willingly and with a penitent heart, and at the same time completely commit and submit your life to Him. You can also make this prayer and submission in words something like, “Lord Jesus, I am sorry for my sins and repent of them. I thank you for taking my sins upon yourself, paying for them through your life. Because of them you died on the cross in my place, were buried, and you rose again from the grave on the third day for my salvation, and today you are the living Lord God and have freely provided to me the forgiveness, and redemption from my sins, through faith in you. Please forgive my sins, take me under your care, and make me your disciple. I submit my life into your hands." Your one prayer from a sincere and committed heart will make your present and future life, in this world and in the hereafter, heavenly and blessed for eternity.
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