WHEN HIS WORK IS FINALLY DESTROYED

WHEN HIS WORK IS FINALLY DESTROYED

THE FINAL JUDGMENT

Key Scripture

📖 Romans 16:20 (NKJV)

"And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."

📖 Revelation 20:10 (NKJV)

"The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."

Introduction

There is a day coming that the enemy of your soul dreads above all others. It is not the day of his temptation. It is not the day of his accusation. It is not the day of his attack. It is the day of his final and irreversible destruction. It is the day when the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. It is the day when the devil, who deceived the nations, will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. It is the day when his work will be finally and forever destroyed.

The Apostle Paul declared, "And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly." The Greek word for "crush" is syntribō, which means to crush, to break, to shatter, or to grind to powder. It is the same word used in Matthew 12:20, where Matthew says that Jesus will not break a bruised reed. It is the same word used in Luke 9:39, where a demon would convulse a boy and crush him. It is a word of total and utter destruction. The word for "Satan" is satanas, which means adversary, opponent, or accuser. The word for "shortly" is tachos, which means quickly, speedily, or soon. Paul is saying, "The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. He will break him. He will shatter him. He will grind him to powder. And He will do it soon."

And the Apostle John gives us the ultimate fulfillment of this promise in Revelation 20:10: "The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever." The Greek word for "devil" is diabolos, which means slanderer, accuser, or adversary. The word for "deceived" is planaō, which means to deceive, to lead astray, or to cause to wander. The word for "cast" is ballō, which means to throw, to cast, or to plunge. The word for "lake" is limnē, which means a lake, a pool, or a body of water. The word for "fire" is pyr, which means fire, flame, or burning. The word for "brimstone" is theion, which means sulfur or brimstone. The word for "tormented" is basanizō, which means to torment, to torture, or to vex. The phrase "day and night forever and ever" is eis tous aiōnas tōn aiōnōn, which means forever and ever, unto the ages of ages, or eternally.

John is saying, "The devil, who deceived the nations, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. He was thrown into the eternal fire. He was plunged into the eternal torment. And he will be tormented day and night forever and ever. There is no escape. There is no reprieve. There is no end. His work is finally and forever destroyed."

This teaching is for everyone who has been attacked by the enemy. It is for the one who has been tempted, accused, and oppressed. It is for the one who has been wounded in the battle. It is for the one who has been discouraged by the enemy's schemes. It is for the one who needs to know that the enemy's defeat is certain. It is for the one who needs to know that his work will be finally destroyed. It is time to see the end of the story. It is time to see the final judgment. It is time to see the destruction of the enemy's work.

Biblical Truth

Romans 16:20 and Revelation 20:10 together provide a powerful biblical framework for understanding the final destruction of the enemy's work. They reveal that God will crush Satan under our feet, and that the devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone forever.

Romans 16:20 is a promise of victory. Paul writes, "And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."

The Greek word for "God" is theos, which means God, the Creator, or the Almighty. The word for "peace" is eirēnē, which means peace, harmony, or tranquility. It is the same word used in Philippians 4:7, where Paul speaks of "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding." It is the same word used in John 14:27, where Jesus says, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you." God is the God of peace. He is not the author of confusion. He is not the author of chaos. He is not the author of war. He is the God of peace. And He will crush Satan under your feet.

The Greek word for "crush" is syntribō, which means to crush, to break, to shatter, or to grind to powder. It is a word of total and utter destruction. It is not a word of partial defeat. It is not a word of temporary setback. It is a word of final and irreversible destruction. The word for "Satan" is satanas, which means adversary, opponent, or accuser. The word for "under your feet" is hypo tous podas hymōn, which means under your feet, beneath your feet, or in subjection to you. The word for "shortly" is tachos, which means quickly, speedily, or soon.

Paul is saying, "The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. He will break him. He will shatter him. He will grind him to powder. And He will do it soon. He will do it quickly. He will do it speedily. The enemy will be defeated. The enemy will be destroyed. The enemy will be crushed under your feet."

This is a stunning promise. It is not just that God will crush Satan. It is that God will crush Satan under your feet. You will be the instrument of his defeat. You will be the one who stands on him. You will be the one who tramples him. You will be the one who shares in the victory. This is the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15, where God said to the serpent, "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel." Jesus, the Seed of the woman, bruised the serpent's head on the cross. And we, His people, share in that victory. We crush Satan under our feet.

The phrase "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen" is a benediction. It is a blessing. It is a reminder that the victory is not earned. It is not achieved. It is not deserved. It is a gift of grace. It is the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that gives us the victory. It is His grace that crushes Satan under our feet. It is His grace that makes us more than conquerors. It is His grace that ensures our final triumph.

Revelation 20:10 is the ultimate fulfillment of this promise. John writes, "The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."

The Greek word for "devil" is diabolos, which means slanderer, accuser, or adversary. The word for "deceived" is planaō, which means to deceive, to lead astray, or to cause to wander. It is the same word used in 2 Corinthians 11:3, where Paul says, "But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ." It is the same word used in 1 Timothy 2:14, where Paul says, "And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression." The devil is the deceiver. He has been deceiving the nations since the beginning. He deceived Eve in the garden. He deceived Cain. He deceived Saul. He deceived Judas. He has deceived countless millions throughout history. But his deception will come to an end.

The Greek word for "cast" is ballō, which means to throw, to cast, or to plunge. It is the same word used in Matthew 5:29, where Jesus says, "If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you." It is the same word used in Matthew 13:42, where Jesus says that the angels "will cast them into the furnace of fire." The devil will be cast. He will be thrown. He will be plunged. He will be forcibly removed from his position of influence and power. He will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone.

The Greek word for "lake" is limnē, which means a lake, a pool, or a body of water. The word for "fire" is pyr, which means fire, flame, or burning. The word for "brimstone" is theion, which means sulfur or brimstone. The phrase "where the beast and the false prophet are" reveals that the devil is not alone in his judgment. He joins the beast (the Antichrist) and the false prophet in the lake of fire. They are already there. They were cast in first (Revelation 19:20). And now the devil joins them.

The Greek word for "tormented" is basanizō, which means to torment, to torture, or to vex. It is the same word used in Matthew 8:29, where the demons cried out to Jesus, "What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?" It is the same word used in Luke 16:23, where the rich man in Hades was "in torments." The devil will be tormented. He will be tortured. He will be vexed. And the phrase "day and night forever and ever" is eis tous aiōnas tōn aiōnōn, which means forever and ever, unto the ages of ages, or eternally. There is no end. There is no reprieve. There is no escape. The devil will be tormented forever and ever.

The principle of the enemy's final destruction is woven throughout Scripture. Isaiah declared, "How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, you who weakened the nations!" (Isaiah 14:12). Ezekiel declared, "You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, till iniquity was found in you" (Ezekiel 28:15). Jesus said, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven" (Luke 10:18). He said, "Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out" (John 12:31). He said, "The prince of this world is judged" (John 16:11). Paul wrote, "And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly" (Romans 16:20). The writer of Hebrews wrote, "That through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil" (Hebrews 2:14). John wrote, "For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil" (1 John 3:8). And John saw in his vision the ultimate fulfillment: "The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone... and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever" (Revelation 20:10). The pattern is clear: the enemy's work will be finally and forever destroyed. His defeat is certain. His destruction is sure.

The example of Jesus is our ultimate model. Jesus defeated the devil on the cross. He disarmed him. He triumphed over him. He rose from the dead. He ascended to the right hand of the Father. He is seated in the heavenly places. He has all authority in heaven and on earth. And He will return to judge the living and the dead. He will cast the devil into the lake of fire and brimstone. He will destroy his work forever. And we will share in His victory. We will crush Satan under our feet. We will reign with Christ forever and ever.

What We Often Get Wrong

The first and most common error is that we believe the enemy is winning. We look at the world around us. We see the evil, the violence, the deception, the corruption. We see the persecution of the church. We see the advance of darkness. And we conclude that the enemy is winning. But this is a lie. The enemy is not winning. He has already been defeated. He has already been disarmed. He has already been triumphed over. His final destruction is certain. His work will be finally and forever destroyed. Do not believe the lie. The enemy is not winning. He has already lost.

Second, we believe that the battle is endless. We fight and fight and fight. We resist and resist and resist. We stand and stand and stand. And we begin to wonder if there will ever be an end. But there will be an end. The battle will end. The war will cease. The enemy will be defeated. The devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. And there will be no more temptation, no more accusation, no more opposition, no more suffering, no more pain, no more death. The battle will end. The victory will come. Do not give up. The end is near.

Third, we believe that the enemy is too powerful. We look at his schemes. We see his tactics. We feel his attacks. And we conclude that he is too powerful for us. But this is a lie. The enemy is not too powerful. He is a defeated foe. He is on a leash. He can only do what God allows him to do. He cannot touch you without God's permission. He cannot defeat you. He cannot destroy you. He cannot overcome you. Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). You have the power of the Holy Spirit living within you. You have the name of Jesus. You have the blood of the Lamb. You have the Word of God. You have the whole armor of God. The enemy is not too powerful for you. He is not too powerful for God. And God will crush him under your feet.

Fourth, we believe that we have to defeat the enemy ourselves. We try to fight the battle in our own strength. We try to defeat the devil in our own power. We try to resist him in our own ability. But we cannot defeat the enemy in our own strength. We cannot overcome him in our own power. We cannot resist him in our own ability. The battle is the Lord's. He is the one who fights for us. He is the one who gives us the victory. He is the one who crushes Satan under our feet. We must trust Him. We must rely on Him. We must let Him fight for us.

Fifth, we do not live in the light of the victory. We live as if the battle is still in doubt. We live as if the outcome is uncertain. We live as if the enemy might win. But the battle is not in doubt. The outcome is not uncertain. The enemy will not win. The victory is already won. We must live in the light of that victory. We must live as more than conquerors. We must live as those who have already overcome. We must live as those who share in Christ's triumph.

Sixth, we do not look forward to the final judgment. We do not think about the day when the devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. We do not think about the day when his work will be finally destroyed. We do not think about the day when we will see him crushed under our feet. But we should look forward to that day. It is the day of our vindication. It is the day of our victory. It is the day of our triumph. It is the day when all things will be made right. Look forward to it. Anticipate it. Long for it.

Seventh, we do not live in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul's promise of victory is followed by a benediction: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen." The victory is not earned. It is not achieved. It is not deserved. It is a gift of grace. We must live in that grace. We must rely on that grace. We must rest in that grace. It is the grace of Jesus that crushes Satan under our feet. It is the grace of Jesus that gives us the victory. It is the grace of Jesus that ensures our final triumph. Live in the grace.

God's Perspective

God views the enemy as a defeated foe. He does not see him as a threat. He does not see him as a rival. He does not see him as a power to be feared. He sees him as a defeated foe. He has already been disarmed. He has already been triumphed over. He has already been crushed under the feet of Christ. And he will be finally and forever destroyed. God is not worried about the devil. He is not anxious about his schemes. He is not concerned about his attacks. He has already won the victory. And He will crush Satan under your feet.

God's perspective is that the final judgment is certain. The devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. He will be tormented day and night forever and ever. There is no escape. There is no reprieve. There is no end. The final judgment is certain. It is as sure as the rising of the sun. It is as certain as the Word of God. It will happen. It will happen exactly as God has said. Do not doubt it. Do not question it. Do not waver. The final judgment is certain.

God sees the enemy's work as temporary. It is not eternal. It is not forever. It is temporary. It has an expiration date. It has an end. It has a limit. The enemy's work will be destroyed. It will be no more. It will be gone. It will be forgotten. The enemy's work is temporary. But God's work is eternal. God's work will last forever. God's work will never be destroyed. God's work will never be forgotten. The enemy's work is temporary. God's work is eternal.

God's perspective is that you share in the victory. You do not just watch the victory from the sidelines. You do not just observe the victory from a distance. You share in the victory. You crush Satan under your feet. You participate in his defeat. You share in Christ's triumph. You are more than a conqueror through Him who loved you (Romans 8:37). You are an overcomer. You are victorious. You are triumphant. You share in the victory.

God sees the final judgment as a day of rejoicing. It is not a day of sorrow. It is not a day of mourning. It is not a day of regret. It is a day of rejoicing. It is the day when evil is finally defeated. It is the day when righteousness finally prevails. It is the day when justice is finally served. It is the day when the enemy is finally destroyed. It is the day when all things are made right. It is a day of rejoicing. It is a day of celebration. It is a day of triumph. Look forward to it. Rejoice in it. Celebrate it.

God's perspective is that the grace of Jesus is your victory. The victory is not earned. It is not achieved. It is not deserved. It is a gift of grace. It is the grace of Jesus that crushes Satan under your feet. It is the grace of Jesus that gives you the victory. It is the grace of Jesus that ensures your final triumph. You do not have to be strong enough. You do not have to be good enough. You do not have to be worthy enough. You just have to rely on grace. You just have to trust in grace. You just have to rest in grace. The grace of Jesus is your victory.

Practical Application

Live in the Light of the Victory: Do not live as if the battle is still in doubt. Live as if the victory is already won. Because it is. The enemy has been defeated. The devil has been disarmed. The victory is yours in Christ. Live in the light of that victory. Live as more than a conqueror. Live as an overcomer. Live as one who shares in Christ's triumph.

Resist the Devil: Do not let the enemy intimidate you. Do not let him deceive you. Do not let him discourage you. Resist him. Stand against him. Oppose him. Withstand him. Resist him with a solid, firm, unshakable faith. Resist him with the Word of God. Resist him in the name of Jesus. Resist him, and he will flee from you (James 4:7).

Trust in the Grace of Jesus: Do not try to defeat the enemy in your own strength. Do not try to overcome him in your own power. Do not try to resist him in your own ability. Trust in the grace of Jesus. Rely on His grace. Rest in His grace. It is His grace that crushes Satan under your feet. It is His grace that gives you the victory. It is His grace that ensures your final triumph.

Look Forward to the Final Judgment: Do not dread the final judgment. Look forward to it. Anticipate it. Long for it. It is the day of your vindication. It is the day of your victory. It is the day of your triumph. It is the day when the devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. It is the day when his work will be finally and forever destroyed. Look forward to it. Rejoice in it. Celebrate it.

Share in the Victory: You do not just watch the victory. You share in it. You crush Satan under your feet. You participate in his defeat. You share in Christ's triumph. You are more than a conqueror. You are an overcomer. You are victorious. You are triumphant. Live in that reality. Walk in that reality. Rejoice in that reality.

Do Not Give Up: The battle may be fierce. The fight may be long. The war may be intense. But do not give up. Do not quit. Do not turn back. Do not lose heart. The enemy's defeat is certain. His destruction is sure. His work will be finally and forever destroyed. The victory is coming. The end is near. Do not give up. Keep fighting. Keep resisting. Keep standing. Keep overcoming.

Worship the God of Peace: The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. He is the God of peace. He is not the author of confusion. He is not the author of chaos. He is not the author of war. He is the God of peace. And He will bring peace. He will bring victory. He will bring triumph. Worship Him. Praise Him. Thank Him. He is the God of peace. And He will crush Satan under your feet.

Ask Yourself

Do I believe the enemy is winning, or do I believe he is defeated?

Do I believe the battle is endless, or do I believe the end is near?

Do I believe the enemy is too powerful, or do I believe he is a defeated foe?

Am I trying to defeat the enemy in my own strength, or am I trusting in the grace of Jesus?

Am I living in the light of the victory?

Am I looking forward to the final judgment?

Am I sharing in the victory?

Am I trusting in the God of peace?

Reflection

When his work is finally destroyed. This is the truth. This is the promise. This is the invitation. There is a day coming that the enemy of your soul dreads above all others. It is not the day of his temptation. It is not the day of his accusation. It is not the day of his attack. It is the day of his final and irreversible destruction. It is the day when the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. It is the day when the devil, who deceived the nations, will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. It is the day when his work will be finally and forever destroyed.

And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. This is the truth. This is the promise. This is the invitation. The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. He will break him. He will shatter him. He will grind him to powder. And He will do it soon. The grace of Jesus is your victory. Rely on it. Trust in it. Rest in it.

The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. This is the truth. This is the promise. This is the invitation. The devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. He will be tormented day and night forever and ever. There is no escape. There is no reprieve. There is no end. His work will be finally and forever destroyed.

So live in the light of the victory. Resist the devil. Trust in the grace of Jesus. Look forward to the final judgment. Share in the victory. Do not give up. Worship the God of peace. And you will discover that when his work is finally destroyed, when the devil is cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, when his work is finally and forever destroyed, you will be there. You will see it. You will rejoice in it. You will share in the victory. You will crush Satan under your feet. You will reign with Christ forever and ever. When his work is finally destroyed.

Prayer

Father, I thank You that the enemy's defeat is certain. I thank You that his work will be finally and forever destroyed. I thank You that the God of peace will crush Satan under my feet. I thank You that the devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. I thank You that he will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Forgive me for the times I have believed the lie that the enemy is winning. Forgive me for the times I have believed the battle is endless. Forgive me for the times I have believed the enemy is too powerful. Forgive me for the times I have tried to defeat him in my own strength. Today, I choose to live in the light of the victory. I choose to resist the devil. I choose to trust in the grace of Jesus. I choose to look forward to the final judgment. I choose to share in the victory. I choose to not give up. I choose to worship the God of peace. Thank You for the victory. Thank You for the grace. Thank You for the final judgment. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.

Declaration

I declare that the enemy's work will be finally destroyed. The God of peace will crush Satan under my feet shortly. The devil, who deceived the nations, will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. He will be tormented day and night forever and ever. The enemy is defeated. The enemy is disarmed. The enemy is triumphed over. The enemy is crushed under my feet. I share in the victory. I am more than a conqueror through Him who loved me. I am an overcomer. I am victorious. I am triumphant. I live in the light of the victory. I resist the devil. I trust in the grace of Jesus. I look forward to the final judgment. I share in the victory. I do not give up. I worship the God of peace. When his work is finally destroyed, I will be there. I will see it. I will rejoice in it. I will share in the victory. I will crush Satan under my feet. I will reign with Christ forever and ever. When his work is finally destroyed.

Concluding Scripture

📖 Romans 16:20 (NKJV)

"And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."

A Final Word

When his work is finally destroyed. This is the truth. This is the promise. This is the invitation. There is a day coming that the enemy of your soul dreads above all others. It is not the day of his temptation. It is not the day of his accusation. It is not the day of his attack. It is the day of his final and irreversible destruction. It is the day when the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. It is the day when the devil, who deceived the nations, will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. It is the day when his work will be finally and forever destroyed.

And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. This is the truth. This is the promise. This is the invitation. The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. He will break him. He will shatter him. He will grind him to powder. And He will do it soon. The grace of Jesus is your victory. Rely on it. Trust in it. Rest in it.

The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. This is the truth. This is the promise. This is the invitation. The devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. He will be tormented day and night forever and ever. There is no escape. There is no reprieve. There is no end. His work will be finally and forever destroyed.

So live in the light of the victory. Resist the devil. Trust in the grace of Jesus. Look forward to the final judgment. Share in the victory. Do not give up. Worship the God of peace. And you will discover that when his work is finally destroyed, when the devil is cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, when his work is finally and forever destroyed, you will be there. You will see it. You will rejoice in it. You will share in the victory. You will crush Satan under your feet. You will reign with Christ forever and ever. When his work is finally destroyed.