Volume 10 / Issue 11 | November 2023

The Apologetics Newsletter
of the Missouri Baptist Convention


In This Issue: The Certainty of Jesus's Return ... The Names "Satan" and "Devil" ... The Returning Son of Man ... Three Curious Cases of Slander ... All About the Evil One ... and more!

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The Certainty of Jesus's Return

Although it's been nearly 2,000 years since Jesus ascended into heaven, we should not lose heart that his coming in glory is delayed. If we trust in Jesus for salvation, we should wait confidently for his return to glorify us, purge the cosmos of sin and its stain, and create new heavens and a new earth. After all, Jesus promises, "I will come again" (John 14:3).


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The Names "Satan" and "Devil"

How did human beings become so accomplished at slander? Practice. And a supernatural role model. The names Satan and the devil essentially mean the same thing: adversary, accuser, or slanderer. And in Scripture, we find three kinds of adversaries: human, angelic, and divine.



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Satan as the Dragon - Conclusion

In Revelation 13:11-18, we're introduced to a beast from the earth, often identified as the false prophet. While there's much speculation as to the identity of this second beast, he works in concert with the first beast, who comes from the sea. The dragon, or Satan, empowers them both.


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The Returning Son of Man

Many of Jesus's teachings on the second coming revolve around his favorite self-designation as the Son of Man. In fact, Jesus uses the title "Son of Man" roughly 80 times in the Gospels to refer to himself. His use of "Son of Man" is purposeful.



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Satan: Three Curious Cases of Slander

In this post, we examine three biblical events that illustrate Satan's slanderous nature. We begin with Job 1:6 - 2:10, continue with Zechariah 3:1-10, and close with Revelation 12:7-12.


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All About the Evil One

Was Satan once an anointed cherub, God's prime minister of the universe? When and how did he become the father of lies, tempter, and adversary? And what hope is there for followers of Jesus in knowing that God has prepared a special place for Satan and his messengers? What Every Christian Should Know About Satan explores more than a dozen biblical names and titles that reveal the evil one's character, tactics, and ultimate destiny in the lake of fire. Written for pastors and laypersons alike, this resource is designed for personal or group study.


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