Chapter Two/The Grand Theme of the Bible - Two Seeds in Opposition

 Two seeds appear next at Genesis 3:15. We should be deeply interested in these, for they are related to the great issue of rightful sovereignty over this earth. This involves each one of us, whether young or old. Which one of these seeds do favor? 

First, there is the seed, or offspring of the Serpent. What is this? It sure includes those other spirit creatures who joined Satan in his rebellion and who were finally "hurled down with him" to the realm of the earth. (Revelation 12:9) Since Satan, or Beelzebub, is "the ruler of the demons," it is apparent that they make up his invisible organization. - MARK 3:22; EPHESIANS 6:12.

Further, Jesus told Jewish religious leaders of his day: "You are from your father the Devil, and you wish to do the desires of your father." (John 8:44) By their opposition to God's Son Jesus, those religious leaders showed they too were Satan's offspring. They were part of Satan's seed, serving him as their figurative father. Many other humans thr0ughout history   have similarly identified themselves by doing Satan's will, particularly in opposing and persecuting the disciples of Jesus. Collectively, these humans may be described as making up Satan's visible organization on earth. - See JOHN 15:20; 16:33; 17:15.

Next time: Chapter Two/The Grand Theme of the Bible -The Seed of the Woman Identified

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