2006-09-10 19:34:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
People's beliefs of Satan range from the silly to the abstract: from a little red guy with horns who sits on your shoulder urging you to sin, to an expression used to describe the personification of evil. The Bible, however, gives us a clear portrayal 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 diametrically opposed to God, doing all in his power to thwart God's purposes for humanity.
Satan was created as a holy angel. Isaiah 14:12 possibly gives Satan’s pre-fall name as Lucifer. Ezekiel 28:12-14 describes Satan as having been created a cherubim, and was 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 (Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:15; 1 Timothy 3:6). Satan’s pride led to his fall. Notice the many “I will…” statements in Isaiah 14:12-15. Because of his sin, God threw Satan out of heaven.
Satan became the ruler of this world that functions apart from God, and the prince of the power of the air (John 12:31; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2). He is an accuser (Revelation 12:10), a tempter (Matthew 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5), and a deceiver (Genesis 3; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Revelation 20:3). His very name means adversary or “one who opposes.” Another name used for Satan, 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 foment 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. However, Satan’s destiny is sealed – an eternity in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:10).
2006-09-10 19:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
How do you describe what spirit is,you make me laugh.I have the last laugh ha ha=h=8 a=1 9+9=18:666 HOLY HOLY HOLY,which was, and is,has come =18;666 AND ON HIS HEAD ARE MANY CROWNS/KING OF KINGS/RULER OF EARTH AND HAD A NAME WRITTEN THAT NO MAN KNOW BUT HIM SELF,666.I laugh at all .those untrue people that are not real,get a life children.Many have come before me saying they were me.I say right on heres the book play the part then,they run being not the Chosen one.The son of the only true living GOD ,the one God ,the HOLY GOD LOOKING OVER YOU ALL The only GOD ,which was,and is,and is to come ,shining through his son unto all of the living
2006-09-11 03:12:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hhhhhmmmm let's see, I'd like to begin by saying that I don't believe that there is a Satan. So this might explain my answer. The iconic imaginary used to exploit the term evil is filled with fear, judgement, hate and punishment. Satan/Santa, also red-suited however jolly. merry and gift bearing. Interesting. Either way Stan/Evil/Devil whatever terms you use for "That" part of self/ego that is out of control and off from its natural course in only representing the"natural' balance/harmony of the entire universerve. Without Knowledge of "GOOD", we would not know"EVIL".
Hopefully, this answered your question.
2006-09-11 03:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SATAN was created by the CREATOR to full fill a certain role in life. THAT is to be like the other face of the CREATOR. And as a Tempter of souls to blind them to GODS laws .
NO ST. LUCIFER is not the same being as SATAN before or after the rebellion in the heavens.ST.LUCIFER was to be this planets GUARDIAN ANGEL but through pride he fell from grace and HE and his band of fallen angels are awaiting the day of judgment on an island surrounded by a sea of glass without their powers. It was the Catholic religion that used the rule of as above so below . meaning that there is as many levels of hell as there are of heaven that put Lucifer as ruler of one of these levels.
SATAN was also given the task of being Jesus greatest Tempter to try and keep him from fulfilling his destiny.
The Bible does not give a description of SATANS form.
2006-09-11 02:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
He kill,destroy and he hates ppl especially God's ppl and he is very cunny he tricks ppl,he do evil stuff,and all bad things r all done by him,he is very tricky and he hates u even though he did everything 4 u or give what u want but he still wants your soul in hell to be burned with him,he is very busy.
2006-09-11 04:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan is inseparable from good. It only exists in peoples limited minds as they try and explain the world.
2006-09-11 02:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He is tricky, conniving, deceiving, twists truth....perverts what is holy. He is a wolf looking to devour the lambs. He will entice you with what he knows your weaknesses are and then laugh at you when you regret it. He is the opposite of every good and perfect thing....the opposite of love, truth, kindness, joy, peace....
2006-09-11 02:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by gracefully_saved 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lies , hate, deception, he is the dark side luke.
Why are you so obsessed with him.
Better to think about the good things in life
2006-09-11 02:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Non-existant.
I don't believe there is "Evil" in this world, not in the form of demons and devils anyway.
Thats all ficticious
2006-09-11 02:44:01 · answer #9 · answered by kirstalina81 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
satan is everything that makes you doubt what is good and right.
2006-09-11 02:41:53 · answer #10 · answered by kissadawn 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋