WE BELIEVE in the personality of the devil who, by his influence, brought about the downfall of man, and now seeks to destroy the faith of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ – Gen 3:1-15; Matt 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8; John 13:2.

Introduction

Apart from the Godhead, no other personality is given as much coverage in the Bible as the devil. Whereas it is important not to give the devil undue prominence, the Scriptures also tell us not to be “ignorant of his devices” (2 Cor 2:11).

1. His personality.

The Bible speaks of the devil as a personality not a mere evil influence. He is described as having a will (Is 14:13-14), having knowledge (Job 1:9-10), performing acts (Job 2:7), having reason (Job 1:9-11), desiring worship (Matt 4:2).

2. His origin.

God created Lucifer, which means “the morning star”. Lucifer, out of his own free will became satan, which means “opponent, arch enemy, adversary”. Ez 28:12-19 gives us a picture of the devil's existence before his fall. Is 14:12-17 describes his fall which can be summarised as pride and selfishness. In 1 Tim 3:6 Paul describes satan's fall as “being lifted up with pride”.

3. The names of the devil.

1. Lucifer Is 14:12 - Morning star

2. Satan Job 1:6 Opponent, arch enemy, adversary

3. Devil Matt 4:5 Accuser, slanderer

4. Serpent Rev 12:9

5. Dragon Rev 12:9

6. Beelzebub Matt 12:24 Dung god, lord of the flies

7. Belial 2 Cor 6:15 Worthless, destruction, wickedness

8. Tempter Matt 4:3

9. Wicked one Matt 13:19

10. Evil one Jas 4:11

11. Prince of this world Jn 12:31

12.Prince of the power of the air Eph 2:2

13. God of this world 2 Cor 4:4

14. The accuser Rev 12:10

15. Angel of light 2 Cor 11:14

16. Murderer Jn 8:44

17. Father of lies Jn 1:44

18. Roaring lion 1 Pet 5:8

19. Abaddon/Apollyon Rev 9:11 Destroyer

His names reveal his nature. The Christian must alw

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