“Your Enemy the Devil”
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“Your Enemy the Devil”

 (ID: 1507)

Peter warned his Christians of the reality of their enemy, the devil—but he also made them aware of how they were to respond to this threat. Alistair Begg emphasizes Peter’s warning, prompting us to actively resist the ways of the Evil One. By being self-controlled and alert, we will understand the reality of spiritual warfare and be able to resist Satan’s schemes.

Series Containing This Sermon

A Study in 1 Peter, Volume 4

Some Practical Exhortations 1 Peter 5:1–14 Series ID: 16006

Spiritual Warfare

Knowing and Resisting Your Enemy Selected Scriptures Series ID: 21501


8aBe sober-minded; bbe watchful. Your cadversary the devil dprowls around elike a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9fResist him, gfirm in your faith, knowing that hthe same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.