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Satan Is Not Sovereign
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: John Piper , as published by Desiring God
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It features John Piper discussing the issue of whether the devil can act outside of Christ's rule.
Further details are available from the source about the relationship between Jesus and evil spirits. Jesus's command is obeyed by evil spirits, according to an examination of a biblical passage. A video is available to watch, which explores this topic.
It features John Piper discussing the issue of whether the devil can act outside of Christ's rule. The video is based on a passage from Mark, and provides insight into the authority of Jesus over evil spirits.
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Category: missions ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: Desiring God ·
Reading time: 1 min
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