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Like the twelve apostles, the seventy disciples whom Christ sent forth later received supernatural endowments as a seal of their mission. When their work was completed, they returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through Thy name.” Jesus answered, “I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” Luke 10:17, 18 .

Disciples of Christ were historically granted supernatural endowments to validate their mission. This paragraph recounts a biblical narrative regarding the mission of the seventy disciples.

Henceforth Christ's followers are to look upon Satan as a conquered foe. Upon the cross, Jesus was to gain the victory for them; that victory He desired them to accept as their own. “Behold,” He said, “I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Verse 19 .

Christians can view Satan as a conquered foe through the victory of Jesus on the cross. The paragraph describes a spiritual teaching concerning Christ's victory over Satan and divine protection for believers, containing no empirical medical or scientific assertions.

The omnipotent power of the Holy Spirit is the defense of every contrite soul. No one who in penitence and faith has claimed His protection will Christ permit to pass under the enemy's power. It is true that Satan is a powerful being; but, thank God, we have a mighty Saviour, who cast out the evil one from heaven. Satan is pleased when we magnify his power. Why not talk of Jesus? Why not magnify His power and His love?

The Holy Spirit provides defense for contrite souls, and believers should focus on the power and love of Jesus rather than magnifying Satan. The paragraph presents spiritual encouragement and theological concepts regarding divine protection and focus, with no testable empirical claims.

The rainbow of promise encircling the throne on high is an everlasting testimony that “God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 . It testifies to the universe that God will never forsake His children in the struggle with evil. It is an assurance to us of strength and protection as long as the throne itself shall endure.

God's love, demonstrated through the gift of His Son, serves as an everlasting assurance of divine protection and presence. The text offers theological assurance and scriptural references regarding God's commitment to believers, lacking any empirical or scientific assertions.