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~ Spiritual War: The True WWI ~

Introduction  ~  We find war initiated early in the first book in the Bible.  It is a very real spiritual war which continues in our day and throughout the Bible. 

War Initiated  ~  The first ever declaration of war was made by God in Genesis 3:15 when He declared war on Satan.  “I’m declaring war between you [Satan] and the Woman [Eve], between your offspring [Satan’s, c.f. John 8:44] and hers [Jesus Christ—the Messiah].  He’ll [Jesus Christ] wound your [Satan’s] head [a fatal blow], you’ll [Satan] wound His [Jesus Christ’s] heel [a non-fatal blow]” (Genesis 3:15).

The Combatants  ~  This great war is named the “War between the Seeds” and it pits the seed of Mary (Jesus Christ), against the seed of the serpent, the antichrist.  The declaration of war was spoken to the serpent, the evil one, soon after Adam and Eve fell into sin—it was not spoken to Adam or Eve.

The War Today  ~  Many skirmishes and battles are reported throughout the Scripture—some are lost and others are won.  The final victory of this spiritual war, and all wars, is found late in the last book of the Bible. 

Consider This  ~  In His love God did not declare war on fallen man—but rather on behalf of fallen man!

The Prediction  ~  This verse is full of content including the first promise of a coming Savior for sinful mankind.

Consider This  ~  This is truly World War!  It is by far the longest war in history.  It has the largest casualty count by far.  The casualty count is truly staggering!  This war consists of two major battles within the larger battle.  Daily skirmishes, fighting, local battles including hand to hand fighting, continue today on front lines around the world.  
Because it includes the first suggestion of a coming Savior and the opportunity for redemption, it is often referred to as the proto-evangelism.  

The End Result  ~  Fortunately, the verse not only declares war but also states the ultimate victory will go to Jesus Christ.

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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