▪︎ Jesus’ first step was to bind the strong man, Satan – Mark 3:27… Jesus bound Satan when He died on the cross.
▪︎ Jesus on the cross was the decisive blow that took out Satan (John 12:31-32)… how? He bound him, limited him, restrained him by the power of the Holy Spirit working through the Church.
▪︎ This restraint will be removed at the rapture, when Jesus returns and the church is gathered up to meet Him in the air… 2Thes 2:6-7, 8; Dan 12:1-2;
▪︎ He did this to other fallen angels as well… 2Peter 2:4, 9;
▪︎ Conclusion: If the Lord can deliver us from Satan and his demons, He can certainly deliver us from temptation… 2Peter 2:9;

Note: There is a fine line and it’s very difficult to differentiate between different types of rebellion (2Peter 2:18):
1. Those who barely escape (1Cor 3:11-12, 13-14, 15), and
2. Those who live in error (1Cor 6:9, 10; Gal 5:21; Eph 5:5).
Consequently, many will be surprised and disappointed, Matt 7:21, 22-23.