No sooner does the Holy Spirit descend on Jesus, empowering the incarnate Son of God for public ministry, than he leads Jesus into the wilderness for an extended time of testing. This is Jesus's first act of submission to the Father's will after the Spirit's descent. And there's no doubt the Spirit accompanies Jesus on this otherwise solitary encounter with the evil one.

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Thessalonica is a city under strong demonic influence, played out in the worship of Caesar and numerous pagan idols. In addition, there's strong Jewish opposition to the gospel, and Paul worries that Satan might lure the city's Christ-followers away from their young faith and holy lifestyle.

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What's the difference between a temptation, a test, and a trial? It may help to examine these English words as they appear in Scripture. New Testament writers use the Greek word peirasmos nearly 60 times in a variety of ways. English translators render this word "tempt/temptation," "test/testing," or "try/trial" based on the context.



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Was Satan once an anointed cherub, God's prime minister of the universe? When and how did he become the father of lies, tempter, and adversary? And what hope is there for followers of Jesus in knowing that God has prepared a special place for Satan and his messengers? What Every Christian Should Know About Satan explores more than a dozen biblical names and titles that reveal the evil one's character, tactics, and ultimate destiny in the lake of fire. Written for pastors and laypersons alike, this resource is designed for personal or group study.

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