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"The Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil."

Text: 1 John 3:8

GOD’S ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM OF SIN

Our battles with sin often leave us worn out and deeply discouraged! Does God have a solution to the problem of sin at all? This was the answer of the Apostle John.

“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested,
that He might destroy the works of the devil.”
1 John 3:8

1. “For this purpose”

a) Jesus was sent by God to fulfil God’s divine will.

b) That will is complex and profound.

c) We may speak of “multiple purposes”.

i) Salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus.

ii) Blessings through walking aright.

d) One specific and special purpose was singled out in this text.

2. “The Son of God was manifested”

a) The Person who would fulfil God’s purposes was the Lord Jesus Christ.

b) The Son of God came to manifest:-

i) God’s Power

ii) God’s glory

iii) God’s grace

3. “That He might destroy the works of the devil”

a) The works of the devil.

i) To cause people to sin.

ii) To enslave people through sinful habits.

iii) Many are under his control.

b) “That He might destroy”

i) Only Jesus could wield such powers.

ii) Only He can defeat the devil.

iii) Only He can effectively destroy the works of the devil.

iv) How wonderful to know that Jesus came to destroy the deadly works of the devil!