18 Satan / Devil
SATAN / DEVIL
Satan – an adversary or accuser. (a noun or adjective, not a proper name)
(sa'-tan) (saTan), adversary, from the verb saTan, to lie in wait (as adversary); Satan, Satanas, adversary, diabolos, Devil, adversary or accuser.
The Biblical record shows no references to the origin and nature of Satan, the devil, or demons. The context usually determines the adversary or accuser.
The only person ever recorded to be tempted or actually tempted by the devil or Satan in the Bible is Jesus. (Matt:4:1-11; Lk. 4:1-13; Mk. 1:12)
(1 Cor. 7:5 So that Satan does not tempt you? Paul, warning about temptation of
fleshly lusts. (see Temptation section)
(Rev. 2:10 The devil is about to, throw people into prison to be tested? How can
an invisible being grab someone and throw them in prison? No record of
anyone being tempted like Jesus. There is only one God who possesses all power and authority, He alone gives power to whom ever He wills.)
The supremacy of Yahweh. He alone is the only power. The only EL, who creates light and darkness and makes both good and evil, (Isa 45) (see Sources of Evil) There are loads of Scriptures on this, He even sends evil spirits. Saul etc… Vines calls demons “Greek deities.”
There is no other God but Yahweh. Just like calling Jesus God, the church inadvertently gives Satan or demons power as God, as if they have free will to do whatever they want to thwart the plans of God. There are no other gods before me, says Yahweh. (Ex. 20:3; Deut. 5:7)
What of the evil in the Earth? He even gives people over to strong delusions, according to their own lusts. (Isa. 19:14; 2 Thess 2:11) We have nothing to fear but Yahweh and now His Son whom He appointed heir to have all power and all authority under His Father. (Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:20-22; Heb. 2:8)
Therefore, Satan, the devil, or demons have no power unless it is given by the one whom as all power. (See Rev 9 and the like “power” is given to do harm) Yahweh is the God of this age and every age that ever was and ever will be.
Ps 145:13 Thy kingdom [is] a kingdom of all ages, And Thy dominion [is] in all
generations. YLT
(see N.T. Satan and Devil verse below, Sources of Evil, Sin/Temptation)
Lucifer -
The term Lucifer nowhere mentioned in the N.T..
The term ‘Lucifer’ not mentioned in original Hebrew text and unknown to Judaism
and early Christians as the ‘arch enemy’ of God.
The word, Lucifer is used in the King James Version only once, in Isa. 14:12,
not mentioned in many other translation.
The name Lucifer is a translation of Helel Ben-Shachar into the Latin Vulgate by
St. Jerome in the fourth century . Not found in any Hebrew or Greek
manuscripts. The term Lucifer is not a proper name.
Lucifer derives from two Latin words, lux (light)
and fero (to bear–to bring), meaning light-bearer, light-bringer.
There was also a group of early Christians called Lucifarians.
LUCIFER, also called Lucifer Calaritanus (d. c.370), bishop of Cagliari,
Sardinia, was a fierce opponent of Arianism (first proposed early in the
4th century by the Alexandrian presbyter Arius, who taught that Christ is
not truly divine but a created being). To further his rigorously orthodox
views, Lucifer Calaritanus founded the Luciferians, a sect that survived
in scattered remnants into the early 5th century. It is reported that they
did not believe in a literal fallen angel devil or demons.
Un-biblical terms or phrases used to describe Satan, or the Devil -
Arch-enemy of God or man Satan frustrated
Attacked by Satan/Devil Satan is the serpent in Eden
Satan is a fallen Angel Satan is Lucifer
Satan deceived or the deceiver Enemy of our souls
Satan influences people to sin Evil Angel (i.e. the Divine type) Satan has wings/horns/hoofs/tail Satan was a choir leader
Satan and His Minions Slew foot
Satan and demons (together in context) Satan in the Garden of Eden
Sin came from Angels Satan sinned
Satan person Satan spirit
Supernatural being or beings Satan in Hell
Sinful rebellious Angels Tormenting souls
Lucifer the choir leader Lucifer is Satan
Possessed by Satan Possessed by the devil
Satanic curse or spell Stealing souls
Satan the enemy Enemy of man
Enemy of God Delivered from Satan or the Devil
Satan was given the title deed of the Earth Satan is ruler of the Earth
Delivered or Deliverance(s) are never referred to in context of Satan or the Devil. No one has ever been delivered from or received deliverances from Satan or the
Devil. These extra Biblical terms and usages are not found in the Bible.
Antichrist is never associated with Satan, the Devil or Demons. (see Trinity)
Not mentioned in the book of Revelation.
Satan in the O.T. – (see also Temptation, Sources of Evil section)
The following are referred to as satan or adversary:
Strong’s O.T. 7854 - translated adversary, withstand, satan
An obedient divine angel towards Balaam - Num. 22:22-23
An obedient divine angel towards Job - Job Ch. 1 and 2
David toward the Philistines - 1 Sam. 29:4
Sons of Zeruiah to David - 2 Sam. 19:22
Yahweh toward David - 2 Sam. 24:1 cf. 1 Chr. 21:1
Hadad the Edomite sent by Yahweh - 1 Ki. 11:14
Rezon the son of Eliadah toward Israel - 1 Ki.11:23-25
Yahweh protected Solomon from adversaries - 1 Ki. 5:4
David prayed for an adversary (Satan) to be sent - Ps. 109:6
The sins of Israel against Joshua the high priest - Zech. 3:1-2
The Septuagint describes Haman as ho diabolos, ‘the Devil’ or ‘the Satan”
(Esther 8:1)
Satan in the N.T. – (see Sources of Evil, Temptation, Sin)
(personified Sin in the flesh / Jewish or Religious or Political systems)
NT:4566 Satan (sat-an'); of Hebrew origin [OT:7854]; Satan, i.e. the devil:
NT:4567 Satanas (sat-an-as'); of Aramaic origin corresponding to NT:4566 (with
the definite affix); the accuser, i.e. the devil.
Manifestations of Satan, Strong’s NT: 4566 & NT: 4567 in the N.T – possible
interpretations.
Sin in the flesh, a personal battle within the mind and heart -
Matt. 4:10 Temptation of Christ and our inner battle personified. (Mk. 1:12-13)
(see Satan / Devil and Demon verses explained)
Matt. 16:23; Mk. 8:33 Peter Satan referring to human interest, not Gods.
Mk. 5:14 Satan takes away the sown word. (v: 17 in rocks, no root in themselves)
(v: 19 in thorns, worries, riches, desires)
Lk. 22:31 Satan has desired to sift Peter. (Gen. 4:7 Sin personified desires Cain)
Jn. 13:2, 27 Satan entered Judas. Jesus speaks to Judas, what “you” do, do.
Ac. 5:2 Ananias & Sapphira called Satan, they kept back money for themselves.
They were judged not Satan. Their sin nature was judged, they died.
Ac. 26:18 The power of Satan to God, (Rom. 6:6-7) forgiveness of sins.
Rom. 16:17-20 God crushing Satan, context – divisive persons, false teachers.
1 Cor. 5:5 Sinners given over to Satan for salvation. Satan equated with flesh.
1 Cor. 7:5 Satan will not tempt you, temptation = lack of self-control. (Ja. 1:14-16)
2 Cor. 2:11 Satan should get advantage of us / Satan equated with
unforgiveness.
1 Tim. 1:20 Delivered unto Satan, may learn not to blaspheme, for salvation?
Fallen man’s result of sin, sickness / disease attributed to Satan -
Lk. 13:16 Satan has bound a woman for eighteen years, loosed from her bond.
(bond = impediment or disability in Greek)
2 Cor. 12:7 The messenger of Satan to buffet me = thorn in the flesh.
Jewish or other religious system or attribute, character and influence thereof -
Lk. 22:3-5 Satan entered Judas, he went to chief priests and conspired.
(Jn. 12:4, 13:2; Mk.14:10)
Ac. 26:18 The power of Satan to God, (Rom. 6:6-7) power of sin, law.
(1 Cor. 15:56)
2 Cor. 11:13-15 Satan transformed as angel of light, context (v13) false apostles.
2 Thess. 2:9 Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, (v.3) man of sin.
1 Tim. 5:15 Turned aside after Satan, (v. 12) they have cast off their first faith.
Rev. 2:9-10 Jews, and are not, the synagogue of Satan. Equated with the devil.
(Rev. 3:9 Say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie.)
Rev. 2:24 Have not known the depths of Satan, see context this doctrine.
Political system or attribute, character and influence thereof -
Rev. 2:13 Thou dwellest, where Satan's seat is, Roman or Jewish authorities.
Rev. 12:9 That old serpent, the Devil, Satan, (v. 3) A gov’t or religious power.
Rev. 20:2 That old serpent, the Devil, Satan, (Rev. 12:9) same description.
The Devil in the N.T. – (see Sources of Evil, Temptation, Sin)
(personified Sin in the flesh / Jewish or Religious or Political systems)
NT:1228 diabolos (dee-ab'-ol-os); from NT:1225; a traducer; specially, Satan
[compare OT:7854]:
NT:1225 diaballo (dee-ab-al'-lo); from NT:1223 and NT:906; (figuratively) to
traduce. (Once in scripture; Lk. 16:1 Rich man “accuses” a steward)
Sin in the flesh, a personal battle within the mind and heart:
Matt. 4 and Lk. 4 The temptation of Jesus, (Ja. 1:14; 1 Jn. 2:16) inner battle
Personified, (see Satan above) (Ps. 119:11) (see Angels section)
Type also of Israel’s testing in the wilderness compare context of,
(Deut. 6:13-14, 16, 8:3) and Jesus’ answers.
Matt. 4:11 The devil leaveth him. Weakened by lack of food and water, Jesus’
human nature tested, angels came and ministered unto him. (Heb. 1:14)
When we overcome temptation to sin in our flesh, the devil leaves us
too for a season. (see Satan / Devil and Demon verses explained)
Lk. 8:11-18 “the Devil”
Parable of the tares of the field Matt. 13:18-23 “the wicked one”
Matt. 13:36-50 “the Devil”
Matt. 13:38 The tares are the children of the wicked one. (Sin nature)
Matt. 13:39 The enemy that sowed them (i.e. the children) is the devil.
Lk. 8:12 Then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts.
Interpretation:
v. 13 Seed on the rock are “they” (people) these have no root, hard hearts, unwilling, seed cannot grow on rocks.
v. 14 Seed among thorns are “they” (people) when “they” have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life.
Matt. 25:41-43 The everlasting fire prepared for the devil (Sin Nature) and his
messengers. (those that practice sin) Notice “you” in following verses.
Goats v. 32 part of the All nations. v.31 when Jesus returns.
Rev. 20:10 Devil thrown in lake of fire at end of 1000 years again?
Jn. 8:44 You are of your father the devil, (hardness of heart) a murderer from the
beginning. (Cain first murderer Gen. 4:5-8)
Their attitude was like Cain. (1 Jn. 3:12)
Eph. 4:26-27 Do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not
give the devil an opportunity. (Sin, anger, equated with the Devil)
1 Tim. 3:6-7 Conceited literally; lifted up in pride / the devil,
reproach literally defamed, (bad reputation to unbelievers) the snare of
the devil.
1 Tim. 3:11 Women malicious gossips same word NT:1228 the Devil, women.
2 Tim. 2:23-26 The snare of the devil / foolish, ignorant speculations, knowing
that they produce quarrels. (see Sin Nature)
2 Tim. 3:3 Malicious gossips same word NT:1228 the Devil. (see Sin Nature)
Titus 2:3 Not to be slanderers same word NT:1228 the Devil, women.
Heb. 2:14-15 Through death he could destroy the one who holds the power of
death. (that is, the devil), (Sin, Rom. 6:23, 8:3, 1 Cor. 15:56)
(Law, Rom. 7)
Ja. 4:7 Resist the devil, he will flee from you. Devil. (pride v. 6)(v. 8 heart matter)
1 Pet. 5:8 Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking
someone to devour. (4:12 fiery ordeal, persecution?)
Lion-like characteristics applied to people. (e.g. Ps. 22:12 & 13)
Jews who crucified Christ. (Ps. 57: 4; Prov. 28:15).
Paul and the Roman court. (2 Tim. 4:17)
1 Jn. 3:8-10, 12 One who practices sin is of the devil.
(Rom. 7; Eph. 2:2; 1 Jn. 2:16)
The Devil has sinned from, beginning. (Ja. 1:14-15; Gen 3:6 & 1 Jn. 2:16)
Jesus destroyed, the works of the devil. (Heb. 2:14; Rom. 6:6, 8:3; 1 Pet. 4:1-2)
The children of the devil are obvious, not practicing righteousness or does not love his brother. (Matt. 13:38; Ac. 13:10; Phil. 3:18-19)
Ju. 9 Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about
the body of Moses.
(see Angels section & O.T. Satan section) (Zech. 3:2)
Fallen man’s result of sin, sickness / disease attributed to the Devil -
Ac. 10:38 Healing (cured) all who were oppressed by the devil.
(Heb. 2:14-15; 1 Jn. 3:8)
Jewish or other religious system or attribute, character and influence -
Jn. 6:70 One of you is a devil. Judas, under influence of flesh & Jews.
(Matt. 26:14)
Ac. 13:10 Son of the devil, enemy of righteousness, (v. 6) a Jewish false prophet
whose name was Bar-Jesus. (Matt. 13:38, Jn. 8:44)
Eph. 6:11-13 Schemes of the devil, God rules. (Dan. 4:32)
All power given to Jesus, (Matt. 28:18) by God, (Rev. 3:21; Lk. 22:29)
Be obedient to the principalities and powers? (Titus 3:1)
Rev. 2:10 The devil about to cast some of you into prison, persecution.
(see 1 Pet. 5:8 above)
(See Satan in N.T. political system section above)
Rev. 12:9, 12 The serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan.
Rev. 20:2-3, 10 Who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years;
How many times did Satan / the Devil fall? – no other time in scripture.
Lk. 10:18 Satan fell like lightening.
Jn. 12:31-32 Now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
Rev. 12:9 And the great dragon was thrown down. the serpent, the devil, Satan.
Rev. 20:2-3 The devil, Satan, bound him thousand years; threw him into abyss.
Rev. 20:10 The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire.
Falling from heaven is figurative of losing authority. (Isa. 14; Lam. 2:1; Jer. 51:53)
No record of Satan, Devil, or Demons falling from anywhere in all of the O.T.
