"I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you, to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me." (Acts 26:17-18)

Satan knows that every person is outside of Christ until he is baptized into Christ. (Please see Gal. 3:26-27). The devil is willing to let people believe on Christ and repent of their sins, because this alone has not changed their state and relationship. However, he makes baptism a great hindrance for many, because baptism is the final act which changes the state of all who would be saved.

How about you? Will you not turn from the power of Satan to God by obeying the gospel? If you have already obeyed, but through disobedience and neglect have let Satan gain control, will you not defeat him by renewing your allegiance and dedication to the Lord?