Romans 6:6-7. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— 7 because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.
Only Scripture reveals the most critical and often overlooked events that every person on earth should know about—the appearance of Satan. The Bible alone exposes the truth about who he is, how he came to be, and what he has done to humanity.
The fallen angel, described in Scripture as “the great dragon,” “the ancient serpent,” and “the devil” (Revelation 12:9), once rebelled against God in pride and defiance. He deceived the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-7), and ever since, he has been relentlessly leading the whole world astray, spreading lies, confusion, and destruction.
It was through this deception that sin entered the world, severing mankind from God and bringing about eternal separation. The devil, whom Jesus Himself called “the father of lies” (John 8:44), whispered a message that sounded enticing but was spiritually deadly: “You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5). This same lie continues to echo throughout history, corrupting the hearts and minds of countless people.
We still see this deception at work today, particularly through movements like the New Age Movement, a modern instrument of the devil. Though it disguises itself as spirituality and enlightenment, its core message remains unchanged: “You can also be a god.” This false promise may be wrapped in new language and trends, but in reality, it is the same ancient lie that first led humanity away from God.
Yet, from the very beginning, God did not leave mankind in our hopeless state. Throughout the Old Testament, God revealed His unchanging plan to destroy the power of Satan and restore fallen humanity. He made a promise that through the sacrifice of His Son, the enemy would be crushed:
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; He will crush your head, and you will strike His heel” (Genesis 3:15).
In the fullness of time, Jesus of Nazareth, the promised Savior, came to fulfill that ancient prophecy. The Apostle John wrote these powerful words:
“The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8).
This is why the enemy trembles whenever the mighty name of Jesus is declared. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus stripped Satan of his authority and shattered his dominion over the saints. Though the enemy may still prowl and scheme, he no longer holds power over those who belong to Christ: “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Romans 16:20).
Knowing that we were utterly helpless to escape the grip of sin and the hopelessness of hell, Jesus opened a new and living way back to the Father (Hebrews 10:20). We could not ascend to Him, so He descended to us. In fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, He came to dwell with us: “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14), which means “God with us.”
Jesus made it unmistakably clear when He declared: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Through His sacrifice on the cross, He tore His own body—symbolically represented as the curtain to the Most Holy Place—so that we could freely enter into God’s presence (Hebrews 10:20). Rising again from the grave, He shattered the gates of death and hell (Revelation 1:18), proving once and for all that He alone holds the keys to life and eternity.
Jesus accomplished what no one else could. Motivated by divine love, He did the unthinkable to reconcile us to the Holy God. He was under no obligation—but His love compelled Him to bear the penalty of our sin, providing the only way for us to be made right with God (Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21).
On the cross, Jesus not only paid the price for our sins but also put to death our old, sinful nature. As the Apostle Paul declared: “For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin” (Romans 6:6-7).
Amazingly, Jesus even addressed every future problem we would ever face. We no longer live as spiritual debtors weighed down by guilt, fear, or shame. He paid our ransom in full when He triumphantly declared: “It is finished” (John 19:30). The cross changed everything. The power of Satan has been utterly broken. The way to the Father stands wide open. Sin no longer holds dominion over our lives. We are no longer captives to fear, shame, or the enemy’s lies.
When you are fully convinced of this eternal reality, the devil himself trembles before you. Your life becomes filled with unshakable assurance, deep gratitude, and overflowing joy. You will find yourself unable to stay silent—you will boldly proclaim the life-changing message of the cross to a world desperate for hope.
Prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You for opening a new and living way to God. Because You live in me, I boldly declare that I no longer live under the power of sin, hell, or Satan. Your finished work on the cross has set me free. From this day forward, I will live to tell the world about the victory and hope found in the message of the cross. In Your precious and powerful name, Amen.