Our Adversary I. John 8:43-45 A. The devil-- diabolos-- accuser, slanderer B. His nature C. Those who are "of" him II. 1 Peter 5:8 A. Our adversary B. As a lion C. Seeking prey III. Matthew 16:21-28 A. Peter as Satan, adversary to God's purposes B. "Satan" in our lives C. The way to defeat the evil one 1. Ephesians 6:10-18 2. 1 Peter 4:1-5 3. Revelation 12:9-12 IV. Romans 12:9 A. Must still "love the sinner," maintain love, humility, compassion B. Yet no excuse for sin, taking it lightly C. Let us fight our Adversary tooth and nail! D. Invitation/songbook