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  • #25 - Denizens of Darkness Part 10: Satan in Paul's Letters, pt 3

    #25 - Denizens of Darkness Part 10: Satan in Paul's Letters, pt 3
    2026/07/14
    Episode #25 of Entangled Kingdoms is now available!In this episode, we examine Paul’s difficult language about delivering someone to Satan and the redemptive purpose of church discipline.In this episode, we…* Examine 1 Corinthians 5 and 1 Timothy 1* Explore what it means to be “delivered to Satan”* Consider the severity of exclusion from the covenant community* Discuss discipline as a severe mercy aimed at repentance* Look at 2 Corinthians 2 and the church’s responsibility to forgive, comfort, and restorePaul warns that Satan can exploit tolerance when repentance is absent—and unforgiveness when correction has been sufficient.Tune in now as we continue to untangle the kingdoms and discover how to live in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ!Join the ConversationI’d love to hear your thoughts on church discipline, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration! ResourcesArticles:* Colin G. Kruse, “The Offender and the Offence in 2 Corinthians 2:5 and 7:12”* Jonathan Merritt, “Shepherds, Shamers, and Shunners: The Rise of Church Discipline in America”* R. Albert Mohler Jr., “Church Discipline: The Missing Mark”Videos:* 1 Corinthians Overview — BibleProject* 2 Corinthians Overview — BibleProject* 1 Timothy Overview — BibleProject* Who is Satan and What are Demons in the Bible? — BibleProjectPodcasts:* A Community of Good News — Exploring My Strange Bible / BibleProject* The Unseen Spiritual Battle — Think Biblically with Sean McDowellBooks:* The Satan: How God’s Executioner Became the Enemy by Dr. Ryan E. Stokes* Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright* Paul and the Power of Grace by Dr. John M. G. Barclay* Satan and the Problem of Evil: Constructing a Trinitarian Warfare Theodicy — Gregory A. BoydStay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll continue exploring Satan in Paul’s writings by considering his work inside the church through false apostles, distorted teaching, counterfeit righteousness, and spiritual deception disguised as light. Get full access to Entangled Kingdoms at www.entangledkingdoms.com/subscribe
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  • #24 - Denizens of Darkness Part 9: Satan in Paul's Letters, pt 2

    #24 - Denizens of Darkness Part 9: Satan in Paul's Letters, pt 2
    2026/06/25
    Episode #24 of Entangled Kingdoms is now available!In this episode, we continue looking at Satan in the writings of Paul, this time focusing on spiritual warfare and what it actually means for ordinary Christian life.We look at:* The “schemes of the devil” in Ephesians 6* The armor of God and Paul’s call to stand firm* How unresolved anger, bitterness, and division can give the devil a foothold* Paul’s thorn in the flesh and the mystery of Satan’s hostility alongside God’s sustaining grace* Why spiritual warfare is ultimately less about fear and speculation and more about remaining faithful to ChristOne thing that continues to stand out to me in Paul’s writings is how seriously he takes the Enemy without ever losing sight of Christ’s authority. Satan’s schemes are real, but they do not have the final word. God has given His people what we need to stand: His truth, His gospel, His Spirit, His Word, and His sufficient grace.I hope this episode helps bring some clarity to a subject that can easily become sensationalized. Spiritual warfare is real, but Paul does not call us to panic or become fascinated with darkness. He calls us to know the Enemy’s schemes, put on the armor of God, and remain faithful to Christ.Join the ConversationGive it a listen and let me know what stood out to you. I’d especially love to hear your thoughts or questions about the armor of God, the devil’s footholds, or Paul’s thorn in the flesh.ResourcesArticles:* Suffering and the Reality of Spiritual Warfare — Seedbed* What Does It Mean to Give No Place to the Devil? — GotQuestions* What Was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh? — GotQuestions* How Is God’s Strength Made Perfect in Weakness? — GotQuestions* Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:2–10 — Working PreacherVideos:* The Armor of God — BibleProject Classroom* Spiritual Warfare in Ephesians — Interview with Dr. Clinton E. Arnold* Quick Thought: Armor of God — Tim Mackie / BibleProject Clip* A Thorn in the Flesh — 2 Corinthians 12 — Gary HamrickPodcasts:* Spiritual Warfare — BibleProject Podcast* Spiritual Warfare and the Powers of Darkness — Sean McDowell / Think Biblically* Evil and Satan — The Naked Bible PodcastBooks:* Powers of Darkness: Principalities & Powers in Paul’s Letters by Dr. Clinton E. Arnold* Power and Magic: The Concept of Power in Ephesians by Dr. Clinton E. Arnold* Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness by Dr. Michael S. Heiser* The Satan: How God’s Executioner Became the Enemy by Dr. Ryan E. Stokes* Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright* Paul and the Power of Grace by Dr. John M. G. BarclayStay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll continue exploring Satan in Paul’s writings by considering his work inside the church through false apostles, distorted teaching, division, and the severe mercy of church discipline. Get full access to Entangled Kingdoms at www.entangledkingdoms.com/subscribe
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  • #23 - Denizens of Darkness Part 8: Satan in Paul's Letters, pt 1

    #23 - Denizens of Darkness Part 8: Satan in Paul's Letters, pt 1
    2026/06/14
    In this episode, we…Explore Paul’s description of Satan as “the god of this age” who blinds unbelievers to the glory of ChristConsider how Satan can hinder gospel ministry and oppose the strengthening of the churchExamine Satan’s role as the tempter, working through subtle deception, fear, discouragement, and distorted desiresReflect on why Paul calls believers to vigilance, discernment, and ordinary faithfulnessSee that Satan’s power is real, but limited—and that God’s grace is sufficientPaul gives us a serious and sobering picture of spiritual conflict, but he never leaves us in fear. Satan blinds, but God gives light. Satan hinders, but he cannot stop the advance of Christ’s kingdom. Satan tempts, but God strengthens His people through truth, discernment, the fellowship of the church, and the grace of Christ.Join the Conversation:I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your insights, questions, or reflections related to Satan’s activity in Paul’s letters, spiritual warfare, temptation, and the believer’s confidence in Christ.Tune in now and join us as we continue to untangle the kingdoms and discover how to live in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ!ResourcesArticles:What Does It Mean that the God of This Age Has Blinded the Minds of Unbelievers? — GotQuestionsHow Much Authority Does Satan Have in the World? — John Piper @ Desiring GodResisting the Devil — Ephesians 2:1–3 — Dr. Craig S. KeenerSuffering and the Reality of Spiritual Warfare — SeedbedDifficult Bible Passages: 2 Corinthians 4:4 — Bill MuehlenbergPrepare for Spiritual Warfare with the Armor of God — Bible GatewayVideos:The Satan and Demons — BibleProjectThe Satan and Demons Question/Response — BibleProjectWhat Ephesians 6 Says about Spiritual Warfare — Dr. Clinton E. ArnoldRyan E. Stokes: The Satan: How God’s Executioner Became the EnemyPodcasts:Evil and Satan — The Naked Bible PodcastSpiritual Warfare — BibleProject PodcastQ+R: Nephilim, Enoch, Satan and Demons — BibleProject PodcastSpiritual Warfare and the Powers of Darkness — Think Biblically Podcast with Dr. Clinton E. ArnoldSatan Unveiled — The After Class PodcastBooks:Powers of Darkness: Principalities & Powers in Paul’s Letters by Dr. Clinton E. ArnoldThe Satan: How God’s Executioner Became the Enemy by Dr. Ryan E. StokesSatan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. WrightDemons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness by Dr. Michael S. HeiserAn Introduction to Second Temple Judaism by Dr. Lester L. GrabbeStay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll continue exploring Satan in Paul’s writings by turning to the schemes of the devil, the armor of God, and Paul’s thorn in the flesh. Get full access to Entangled Kingdoms at www.entangledkingdoms.com/subscribe
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    18 分
  • #22 - Denizens of Darkness Part 7: Satan in the General Epistles

    #22 - Denizens of Darkness Part 7: Satan in the General Epistles
    2024/08/29
    I’m excited to announce the release of Episode #22 of the Entangled Kingdoms podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the portrayal of Satan in the New Testament's General Epistles. We…* Explore how Peter, James, John, Jude, and the author of Hebrews depict Satan and spiritual warfare* Uncover the transformative power of being born of God and its impact on our relationship with Satan* Gain insights into the reality of spiritual battles and the importance of vigilance* Discover the assurance of victory through Christ in the face of spiritual oppositionWhether you're a long-time believer or new to the faith, this episode offers valuable insights into the nature of spiritual conflict and our position in Christ.Join the Conversation:I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your insights, questions, or personal experiences related to the topic on our social media platforms or in the comments section below.Tune in now and join us as we continue to untangle the kingdoms and discover how to live in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ!ResourcesArticles:* How Did Evil Begin - John Piper @ Desiring God* Where Did Satan Come From - Mike McKinley @ The Good Book Co.* The Absence of Satan in the Old Testament by Dr. Michael Heiser @ Naked Bible BlogVideos:* The Satan and Demons by the BibleProject* The Satan and Demons Question/Response by the BibleProject* Is the Fall of Satan really described in the Bible? by Honest Answers @ Southern Seminary* The Case for Satan by Desiring GodPodcasts:* Evil and Satan - The Naked Bible Podcast* Satan vs Jesus- The After Class Podcast* Satan Unveiled - The After Class Podcast* Satan - The Dig Bible PodcastBooks:* Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright* Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness by Dr. Michael S. Heiser* The Satan: How God’s Executioner Became the Enemy by Ryan Stokes* *An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism* by Dr. Lester L. GrabbeStay tuned for our next episode, where we'll explore Satan in Paul's Epistles! Get full access to Entangled Kingdoms at www.entangledkingdoms.com/subscribe
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    37 分
  • #21 - Denizens of Darkness Part 6: Satan in the NT Gospels

    #21 - Denizens of Darkness Part 6: Satan in the NT Gospels
    2024/07/24
    I’m excited to announce the release of Episode 21 of the Entangled Kingdoms podcast, titled "Denizens of Darkness Part 6: Satan in The New Testament". Join me as we begin a survey into the New Testament understanding of Satan.In this episode, we explore:* Various passages in the Gospels where Jesus engages with Satan and teaches about spiritual warfare.* The importance of vigilance, prayer, and faith in overcoming the influence of the kingdom of darkness.* The continuity and expansion of the understanding of Satan in the New Testament compared to Jewish beliefs during that time.* The authority of Jesus and the need to live in light of the gospel.Listen to Episode 21 now and join us on this journey through the Entangled Kingdoms!Episode ResourcesArticles:* How Did Evil Begin - John Piper @ Desiring God* Where Did Satan Come From - Mike McKinley @ The Good Book Co.* The Absence of Satan in the Old Testament by Dr. Michael Heiser @ Naked Bible BlogVideos:* The Satan and Demons by the BibleProject* The Satan and Demons Question/Response by the BibleProject* Is the Fall of Satan really described in the Bible? by Honest Answers @ Southern Seminary* The Case for Satan by Desiring GodPodcasts:* Evil and Satan - The Naked Bible Podcast* Satan vs Jesus- The After Class Podcast* Satan Unveiled - The After Class Podcast* Satan - The Dig Bible PodcastBooks:* Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright* Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness by Dr. Michael S. Heiser* The Satan: How God’s Executioner Became the Enemy by Ryan Stokes* An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism by Dr. Lester L. Grabbe Get full access to Entangled Kingdoms at www.entangledkingdoms.com/subscribe
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    17 分
  • #20 - Denizens of Darkness Part 5: Second Temple Satan

    #20 - Denizens of Darkness Part 5: Second Temple Satan
    2023/04/10

    Here we go! We continue our look at the development of a doctrine of Satan, picking up by looking at 2nd Temple Jewish influences on those living at the time of Jesus, including his disciples and NT writers. I’ve included links to some primary sources down below and would just simply caution you to exercise great judgment. Protestants do not consider these canonical writings for good reason, however they still provide us an important framework for understanding the worldviews of our NT writers, and as such are important to read and be somewhat familiar with. We can rest easy, though, knowing that what YHWH has intended for us to learn and know about the Enemy, Satan, we can learn in our Bibles.

    That said, I’m going to continue to ask that we allow our understanding of these topics to be shaped as we follow each domino as it falls in the Bible, through history. In other words, let’s connect the dots and follow the progression of God’s revelation of these truths, just as the biblical authors themselves experienced it.

    I would also encourage everyone to check out the other resources below for further, personal study. As always, I’d love to hear your feedback! Let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment using the button below. Also, be sure to follow the Entangled Kingdoms Facebook page. And of course…share the podcast!

    Articles:

    * “What Are the Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible?”

    * “Pseudepigrapha”

    * Read Pseudepigrapha and Apocrypha online

    Books:

    * Huge list of curated books by Southeastern Baptist Seminary on 2nd Temple writings

    * Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright

    * An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism by Dr. Lester L. Grabbe

    Videos:



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    29 分
  • #19 - Denizens of Darkness Part 4: Understanding Satan - Exilic Influences

    #19 - Denizens of Darkness Part 4: Understanding Satan - Exilic Influences
    2023/01/30

    Long time, no see! I pray that this episode makes up for the silence over the last couple months of holidays and the new year starting. I will say this…this episode is a doozy! So buckle up!

    In this episode we are continuing to trace the development of the biblical authors understanding of “ha satan” and how, by the time of the NT, we have a singular figure known as Satan. This development doesn’t happen over night and is shaped by the experiences of the Israelites in captivity. Just as God uses our circumstances even today to teach and sanctify us, so He does with His people during this time period we’re looking at.

    I’m going to continue to ask that we allow our understanding of these topics to be shaped as we follow each domino as it falls in the Bible, through history. In other words, let’s connect the dots and follow the progression of God’s revelation of these truths, just as the biblical authors themselves experienced it.

    I would also encourage everyone to check out the resources below for further, personal study. As always, I’d love to hear your feedback! Let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment using the button below. Also, be sure to follow the Entangled Kingdoms Facebook page. And of course…share the podcast!

    Articles:

    * "Satan" - from Strong's Dictionary

    * "The Enuma Elish" - the Babylonian creation myth

    * “Zoroastrianism” - the ancient, Persian religion

    * “Ancient Jewish History: The Birth and Evolution of Judaism”

    Books:

    * The World Around the Old Testament, editors Bill Arnold and Brent Strawn

    * Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright

    * The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Dr. Michael Heiser

    Videos:



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    45 分
  • #18 - Denizens of Darkness Part 3: The Satan in the OT

    #18 - Denizens of Darkness Part 3: The Satan in the OT
    2022/11/01

    This episode continues our series on the denizens of the kingdom of darkness! We are picking up on the title or descriptor “ha satan” in the Old Testament and developing our understanding of Satan, the chief rebel and enemy of YHWH. I’m going to ask that we continue to allow our understanding of these topics to be shaped as we follow each domino as it falls in the Bible. In other words, let’s connect the dots, following the progression of God’s revelation of these truths, just as the biblical authors themselves did.

    I would also encourage everyone to check out the resources below for further, personal study. As always, I’d love to hear your feedback! Let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment using the button below. Also, be sure to follow the Entangled Kingdoms Facebook page. And of course…share the podcast!

    Media:

    Articles:

    * "Satan" in Strong's Dictionary

    * "The Story of Job" by Dr. Tim Mackie, The BibleProject

    Books:

    * Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright

    * The Satan: How God's Executioner Became the Enemy by Ryan Stokes

    * The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Dr. Michael Heiser



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    19 分