The sorcerers of Pharaoh were able to perform supernatural signs, but they were clearly opposed to God. How can this be?
Satan has the ability to affect the physical world. Consider Satan’s power in the book of Job. He had a supernatural power to bring a “fire… from heaven” to kill Job’s servants and sheep (Job 1:16); he could bring a “great wind” to kill Job’s children (Job 1:19); he could strike Job with “boils” (Job 2:7). Satan is also capable of empowering occult practitioners (Rev. 16:14; 2 Thess. 2:9; Mt. 24:24). Of course, God’s power is greater than the power of Satanic sorcery (Ex. 8:19; 1 Jn. 4:4).
James earned a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, graduating magna cum laude. He is the founder of Evidence Unseen and the author of several books. James enjoys serving as a pastor at Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and their two sons.