Sentence examples for powers of evil from inspiring English sources

"This will be a turning point for us as a nation to confront the powers of evil," he declared.

Paul, having reached the point of equating the law with the powers of evil (Romans 7 1 6), promptly retracts the equation (Romans 7 7 25).

In short, Lurianism proclaims the absolute requirement of an intense mystical life with an unceasing struggle against the powers of evil.

For several centuries after Constantine, Christian devotion to the cross centred on the victory of Christ over the powers of evil and death, and realistic portrayal of his suffering was avoided.

The statement of faith for the United Church of Christ called on believers to "resist the powers of evil," an implicit endorsement of the social activism that became a hallmark of the new church and much of mainline Protestantism.

"This will be a turning point for us as a nation to confront the powers of evil that have penalized the society and earned us the unenviable label as one of the murder capitals of the world," Mr. Golding said.

…the spirit or power of evil.

Devil, (from Greek diabolos, "slanderer," or "accuser"), the spirit or power of evil.

The truth about the horrendous power of evil, of lawlessness, corruption, bribe-taking, deceit and hypocrisy.

STANLEE STAHL has learned about the power of evil in the world.

The sufferings and pains of humanity under the power of evil spirits calls out for compassion and an urgent mission.