Who/what is Satan?

Who and what is Satan? We're going to answer that question. You can also discover more on GotQuestions .org. People's beliefs concerning Satan range from the silly to the abstract. From a little red guy with horns and sits on your shoulder urging you to sin to an expression used to describe the personification of evil.

Satan as a Fallen Angel and Opponent of God

The Bible, however, gives us a clear portrait of who Satan is and how he affects our lives. Put simply, the Bible defines Satan as an angelic being who fell from his position in heaven due to sin and is now completely opposed to God, doing all in his power to thwart God's.

Purposes.

Satan was created as a holy angel. Isaiah possibly gives Satan's pre-fall name as Lucifer. Ezekiel describes Satan as having been created as a cherub, apparently the highest created.

Angel.

He became arrogant in his beauty and status and decided he wanted to sit on a throne above.

That of God.

Satan’s Pride, Fall, and Role as Ruler of This World

Satan's pride led to his fall. Notice the many I will statements in Isaiah 14, 12 -15. Because of his sin, God permanently removed Satan from his exalted position and role. Satan became the ruler of this world and the prince of the power of the air.

He is an accuser, a tempter, and a deceiver. His very name means adversary or one who opposes. Another of his titles, the devil, means slanderer. Even though he was cast out of heaven, he still seeks to elevate his throne above God.

He counterfeits all that God does, hoping to gain the worship of the world and encourage opposition to God's kingdom. Satan is the ultimate source behind every false cult and world religion. Satan will do anything and everything in his power to oppose God and those who follow God.

Satan’s Final Destiny in the Lake of Fire

However, Satan's destiny is sealed, an eternity in the lake of fire. That answers the question, who, what is Satan? On our website, gotquestions .org, you'll find a deeper discussion and recommended resources.

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