Satan: The enemy of God!

Have you ever wondered where the world originally got its ideas for "religion"? You can see a common thread run throughout every religion in the world. That of a superbeing, called by many different names, and "evil" that is somehow in a battle with this superbeing. It had to come from somewhere, and that source is what the bible describes in detail. The problem is that these evil beings are right here on this earth WITH us. SOUND CRAZY AND IMPOSSIBLE? Of course, it is MEANT TO SOUND RIDICULOUS. You see, these beings DON'T WANT YOU TO REALIZE WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON OR WHAT THE HUMAN DESTINY CAN BE, BECAUSE THEY ARE JEALOUS AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO DO ALL THEY CAN TO PREVENT HUMANITY FROM ACHIEVING THE RIGHT STATE OF MIND and to be like these superbeings.

The subject of Satan has been the brunt of many jokes and cartoons, but very little of the truth is understood about who he was, is now, and what his destiny is. We will now take a look at his story and why mankind DOESN'T understand him or his power.

We need to begin at the beginning so we can better understand what is happening now on this earth.

Ezekiel 28:1-19; In this set of scriptures, the origin of an angelic being is described who was perfect in his beginning. This being decided to go his own way, contrary to the truth of life and happiness.

Isaiah 14:12-14 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! [how] art thou cut down to the ground, which did weaken the nations! :13 For you have said in your heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars (angels) of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: :14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. (KJV) (POINT: Satan, who was originally called Lucifer, which basically means "light bringer," actually grew so mentally unstable that he thought he could take over the power of the greatest being in the universe. This attempt was easily stopped, and Satan was cast back down to this earth.

Contrary to popular belief, God IS NOT in some kind of contest for the souls of mankind. Satan does not have power over mankind or any ability to FORCE mankind to do anything. The following scriptures show this.

Luke 10:18 And he (Christ) said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. (KJV)

Revelation 12:4 His tail drew a third of the stars (angels- see Job 38:7) of heaven and threw them to the earth. (NKJV) Revelation 12:3-4 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. :4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth. . .: (KJV) Matthew 9:34 . . . "He casts out demons by the ruler of the demons." (NKJV)

Matthew 12:24 Now when the Pharisees heard [it] they said, "This [fellow] does not cast out demons except by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons." (NKJV) (Beelzeboul beh-el-zeb-ool', of Aramaic origin - translated Beelzebub 7 times; Beelzebub = "lord of the house." 1) a name of Satan, the prince of evil spirits.)

Luke 11:18 "If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? Because you say I cast out demons by Beelzebub. (NKJV)

Ephesians 2:2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the POWER OF THE AIR, (How Satan influences mankind) the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, (NKJV)

Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places.] (NKJV)

Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan unto God. . . (KJV)

2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 [Even him], whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, :10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. (KJV)

Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; (KJV) 2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: :4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the

glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. (KJV)

Luke 4:6 And the devil said unto him, (Christ) All this power will I give you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. (KJV)

John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the ruler of this world be cast out.(NKJV)

John 14:30 "I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me. (NKJV)

John 16:11 "of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. (NKJV) (POINT: Satan is the god of this world, and has power to influence any aspect of man's doings on this earth, (for a purpose) from government control, to individuals. Yet most people do not believe he exists, exactly what Satan wants to maintain.)

John 8:44 "You are of [your] father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and [does not] stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own [resources,] for he is a liar and the father of it. (NKJV)

1 John 3:8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. (NKJV) (POINT: When Satan rebelled, he was able to deceive one third of all the created angels, who also became corrupt, and known as demons. The biblical term for angels often used is "stars," (Rev. 9:1, Isaiah 14:13, and Daniel 8:10), however, Satan does not have free reign on this earth.

In Job 1:6-2:10 we can plainly see that God has complete control over Satan's doings, and Satan CAN'T go beyond what God himself allows. Specifically, let's look at the precise scriptures that make this plain.

Job 1:9-12 So Satan answered the LORD and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 "Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 "But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!" 12 And the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has [is] in your power; only do not lay a hand on his [person."] So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. (NKJV)

Job 2:4-6 So Satan answered the LORD and said, "Skin for skin! Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life. 5 "But stretch out Your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will surely curse You to Your face!" 6 And the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, he [is] in your hand, but spare his life." (NKJV)

Satan can only do what God allows, and that includes ALL that takes place on this earth. As bad as it all is, there is a plan that you need to understand about WHY God allows the sorrows to occur. It is the focal point of man's destiny.


Satan's destiny!

Satan's days are numbered. Realize that God, in many places makes it plain that He has ultimate control over Satan. Satan's first casting out as described in previous scriptures, wasn't his last.

Revelation 12:7-10 And war broke out in heaven (again): Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, :8 but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. :9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.(NKJV)

Revelation 20:2-3 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is [the] Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; :3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while. (NKJV)

Revelation 20:7-10 Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan will be released from his prison :8 and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number [is] as the sand of the sea. :9 They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them (the nations/people). :10 The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet [were cast.] And they (Satan and his demons) will be tormented (in torment) day and night forever and ever. (NKJV)

Satan ultimately loses, but his involvement in the affairs of mankind will help to bring mankind to the goal of living forever. You see, the world is a workshop and God allows all that occurs because man has to be allowed to go his own way and do his own thing, thereby reaping what he sows. There has to be an example of mankind’s way without God, and this world is it!


This is an incredible story, one which Satan himself only partially comprehends. Satan is doomed to fail at his plan to thwart God's plan to bring mankind into his own family. (See saved.)

This should suffice in providing enough information about the subject of Satan and his influence over the mind of mankind. Remember, Satan is not physical so we can't discern any aspect of his mind without some help from another power source.

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