The Great Battle
What kind of battle has existed since the beginning between God and Satan, truth and lies?
The Spiritual battle between God and Satan
Who did God send to confront Pharaoh and demonstrate His power?
Moses and Aaron.
What is the difference between entertainers’ magic and biblical sorcery?
Entertainers use illusion, while biblical sorcery involved real satanic power.
Who was the magician that amazed the people of Samaria?
Simon.
According to 1 John 3:8, why was the Son of God manifested?
To destroy the works of the devil.
What primary method does Satan use to oppose God’s work in this great battle?
Deception through imitation and counterfeiting of God’s power.
How were Pharaoh’s magicians initially able to imitate some of God’s signs?
Through Satan’s power and magical arts.
What method do many modern mediums use to convince people of their abilities?
Observing clients and making general statements that seem accurate.
What kinds of practices did Simon use to deceive the people?
A mix of astrology, fortune-telling, science, and the occult.
What responsibility does the Church have toward false beliefs?
To expose the lie
Why is Satan’s power always limited in the great battle?
Because God is sovereign, and Satan can only operate under God’s authority.
Which plague exposed the limits of the magicians’ power?
The plague of lice.
Why does God strictly forbid occult practices in Scripture?
Because they open people to satanic influence and spiritual bondage.
Why did the people of Samaria believe Simon’s power was divine?
Because they were spiritually ignorant and amazed by supernatural signs.
What must the Church proclaim to combat deception?
The truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
How does Satan often deceive people into accepting false power as divine?
By presenting supernatural or miraculous experiences that appear to come from God but are actually counterfeit.
What did the magicians confess when they could no longer imitate God’s work?
“This is the finger of God.”
What is the ultimate goal of true occult and spiritist practices?
To enslave people and expand Satan’s control.
Who preached the Gospel in Samaria and exposed the lie?
Philip.
What is one of the greatest dangers facing the modern Church?
A mixture of truth and error.
Why must believers carefully test every miracle, teaching, and spiritual experience?
Because not all supernatural power comes from God; some originates from Satan and is meant to deceive.
Why were the magicians ultimately unable to continue reproducing the plagues?
Because Satan cannot create life—only imitate—and God alone has creative power.
Why are occult practices more dangerous than simple deception?
Because they involve real spiritual power that leads people away from God.
What happened when the people believed Philip’s message?
They believed in Jesus Christ and were baptized, both men and women.
How should believers evaluate preachers, miracles, and teachings?
By comparing everything to the Word of God.