10. God of this world Influences thinking of world 2 Cor. 4:4
10. God of this world Influences thinking of world 2 Cor. 4:4 11. Liar Perverts the truth John 8:44 12. Murderer Leads people to eternal death John 8:44 13. Prince of demons Leader of fallen angels Mark 3:22 14. Prince of the power of the air Control of unbelievers Eph. 2:2 15. Roaring lion One who destroys 1 Pet. 5:8 16. Ruler of this world Rules in world system John 12:31 17. Satan Adversary 1 Tim. 5:15 18. Tempter Solicits people to sin 1 Thess. 3:5 ©1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
A Comparison of Paul's Two Roman Imprisonments
A Comparison of Paul's Two Roman Imprisonments First Imprisonment Second Imprisonment Acts 28—Wrote the Prison Epistles Wrote 2 Timothy Accused by Jews of heresy and sedition against the empire
Persecuted by Rome and arrested as a criminal Local sporadic persecutions (A.D. 60–63) Neronian persecution (A.D. 64–68) Decent living conditions in a rented house (Acts 28:30– 31) Poor conditions in a cold, dark dungeon
Many friends visited him Virtually alone (only Luke with him) Many opportunities for Christian witness were available Opportunities for witness were restricted Was optimistic for release and freedom (Phil. 1:24–26) Anticipated his execution (2 Tim. 4:6) ©1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Profile of an Apostate
Profile of an Apostate 1. Ungodly (v. 4) 10. Grumblers (v. 16) 2. Morally perverted (v. 4) 11. Malcontents (v. 16) 3. Deny Christ (v. 4) 12. Self seeking (v. 16) 4. Defile the flesh (v. 8) 13. Arrogant speakers (v. 16) 5. Reject authority (v. 8) 14. Showing favoritism (v. 16) 6. Blaspheme holy angels (v. 8) 15. Scoffers (v. 18) 7. Dreamers (v. 8) 16. Cause division (v. 19) 8. Ignorant (v. 10) 17. Worldly minded (v. 19) 9. Self-destructive (v. 10) 18. Devoid of the Spirit (v. 19) ©1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.