Myth: The Devil Is Not Real
from LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching Hosted by Living Hope International Ministries
by Vince Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9; 20:2 The serpent is called the devil and Satan. Ezekiel 28:12 Did God create the devil? Why was he in Eden? 14 Cherubim – Genesis 3:24; Ezekiel 10; and Revelation 4:6-9 – four living creatures They were above the ark of covenant in the tabernacle and temple. 15-17 He exercised his free will and rebelled against God. Genesis 2:24-26 When God spoke in the plural, the cherubim included Satan. The word “serpent” is a figure of speech where an animal is put for the devil, like “wolf” in John 10:12; “lion” in 1 Peter 5:8; and “dragon” in Revelation 12:9. Revelation 12:9 “Satan” is a word that became a name. In Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, “Satan” means adversary (Matthew 16:23 – Peter). Revelation 12:4 The adversary and 1/3 of the angels hold evil influence upon the world. 12:9 He deceives the whole world (oikoumene – inhabited earth). John 14:30 Ruler of the world (kosmos – the world) 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this world (aion – age) Ephesians 2:2 The prince of the power of the air Matthew 13 – evil one; Mark – Satan; Luke – devil; he attacks everyone. 1 Peter 5:8 He prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. Denying or ignoring him is a deadly mistake. 2 Corinthians 11:3, 13, 14 He is not the angel of light, rather the evil communicator. Ephesians 6:12-ff There is a spiritual warfare, even if you do not believe it. Galatians 1:4-5 We have been delivered. Colossians 1:13 The post Myth: The Devil Is Not Real first appeared on Living Hope.
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