Category Archives: Satan’s House Divided

White Paper — A Typology of Satan’s Techniques (Scripture & History)

Purpose: To map a typology of techniques—drawn from Scripture and tested against historical patterns—by which Satan (and demonic/subversive powers) seek to dominate, deceive, and derail humanity. The paper connects those techniques with the prior fall of certain angels (the “Watchers”) … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Angels Who Left Their Place in Jude: Scope, Context, and Biblical Antecedents

Abstract This paper explores Jude 6, which speaks of “angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode,” and assesses whether this refers to all demons or a particular subset. It examines intertextual connections with Genesis … Continue reading

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Not Ignorant Of His Devices

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a message given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, June 3, 2023.] Happy Sabbath to you all, and I hope you have had a productive week. … Continue reading

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Book Review: Abraham Lincoln: A Discourse

Abraham Lincoln: A Discourse Given Through Mrs. Cora L.V. Richmond, by Cora L.V. Richmond This book is one of the weirdest books that has ever been written about Abraham Lincoln, from a woman who claimed to be a spiritist who … Continue reading

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Destroying The Power Of Death And The Devil in Hebrews 2:14

In talking about the superiority of Jesus Christ to the angels, the author of Hebrews provides a detailed discussion of how it is that through Jesus Christ believers find life and, not surprisingly, that Satan’s power over humanity is through … Continue reading

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The Working Of Satan In 2 Thessaslonians 2

The working of Satan is something that we have spent a long time discussing so far in our look at what the Bible has to say about our adversary.  We have just seen how Satan attempts to prevent the truth … Continue reading

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Satan’s House Divided:  The Hints Of Matthew 12 and Mark 3

We have already looked at Matthew 12 and Mark 3 when we discussed how Satan acquired the name Beelzebub, but let us look at these passages again to discuss some of the hints that Satan’s house is divided, a subject … Continue reading

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On The Acquisition Of A Nickname:  Baal-Zebub In 2 Kings 1

At first, glance, the appearance of Baal-Zebub in 2 Kings 1 does not appear to immediately be about Satan.  Baal-Zebub, which is translated as Lord of the Flies and serves as a title, again, rather than a personal name, happened … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Death Of Satan

The Death Of Satan:  How Americans Have Lost The Sense Of Evil, by Andrew Delbanco This book is both a compelling one as well as one that challenges the spirit of the times.  The contemporary period of the United States … Continue reading

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Book Review: Sudden Genius?

Sudden Genius?:  The Gradual Path To Creative Breakthroughs, by Andrew Robinson If the only agenda that this author had was to support the idea that genius requires a long development, then I would have appreciated and respected this book a … Continue reading

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