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