2025年1月9日 · The Real Devil analyzes Bible teaching about the devil, satan and demons, concluding that ‘satan’ [‘adversary’] and ‘devil’ [‘false accuser’] do not refer to a personal satan, dragon, or spirit being; but rather to any opposing force, and often to the power of sin and evil.

The Devil was originally a holy angel, but “he did not stand fast in the truth.” He became a liar and rebelled against God. Other angels joined Satan’s rebellion. —Revelation 12:9. The Devil blinds many people to his existence. —2 Corinthians 4:4.

Yes, the Devil is real. He is “the ruler of the world,” a spirit creature who became wicked and rebelled against God. (John 14:30; Ephesians 6:11, 12) The Bible reveals the Devil’s personality through these names and descriptions: Satan, which means “Resister.”—Job 1:6. Devil, which means “Slanderer.”—Revelation 12:9.

Meaning: The Devil schemes to get people to disobey God. James 4:7: “Subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.” Meaning: A person can defeat Satan by obeying God rather than the Devil. 1 Peter 5:8: “Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.”

2014年11月1日 · Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time.” (Revelation 12:9, 12) After considering the evidence, many people have concluded that Satan is a dangerous spirit person, one who is actively influencing the world around us.

The Bible warns: “Keep your senses, be watchful.” Why? Because “your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.” (1 Peter 5:8) Though this scripture is sobering, it is reassuring to know that only those who do not keep their senses —those not keeping on the watch— will be “overreached by Satan.” —2 Corinthians 2:11.

For a time, Satan the Devil moved about in the spirit realm at will, including entering directly before God alongside the faithful angels. ( Job 1:6 ) But the Bible foretold that there would be a “war in heaven” that would result in Satan’s being expelled from …

2025年1月21日 · The devil was in the garden of Eden IN SPIRIT tempting our first parents to sin as is evidenced from Genesis 3. He is a fallen angel, he is a spirit: Ephesians 6:10-12 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

The Bible reveals that Satan the Devil is a real person who, like a powerful criminal kingpin, sees to it that his will is accomplished through “lying signs” and “deception.” In fact, he “keeps transforming himself into an angel of light,” says the Bible.

The descriptive name of Satan in the Christian Greek Scriptures, which means “Slanderer.” Satan was given the name Devil because he is the chief and foremost slanderer and false accuser of Jehovah, His good word, and His holy name. —Mt 4:1; Joh 8:44; Re 12:9.