Relating to "the Evil One," often called Lucifer, the Devil, Beelzebub, or Satan.
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What traditions hold that Satan is not actually a person?
I heard somewhere (can't remember where) that Satan is more of a term than a person. In other words, Satan is not so much a fallen angel, person, or being, but rather a designation for evil.
Is this ...
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If Satan fell because of sin, then was there sin in heaven at that point?
Assuming that God cast Satan out of heaven because of his sinful pride and attempt to dethrone God, then doesn't that mean that there was, at that point in time, some sin in heaven? This seems like it ...
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What exactly is the biblical reference to a serpent?
It seems that most places in the bible where serpents are referred to they are a reference to Satan/the devil. Yet in Mathew 10:16 Christ says, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of ...
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Why did Satan tempt Jesus in the desert?
In Matthew 4:1-13 and Luke 4:1-11, Jesus was in the desert for 40 days and tempted by Satan. Of particular interest is the first temptation.
Luke 4:3-4 (NLT)
3 Then the devil said to ...
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Could God forgive Satan? [duplicate]
Could Satan ask for forgiveness and be saved? What if Satan confessed Jesus as his savior before the rebellion, would all of his sins be forgiven already (forward and backward)?
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Did 'evil' exist even before Satan? [duplicate]
"Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings" - Ezekiel 28:17
This ...
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Did God create the serpent in the Garden of Eden?
If God created everything in the world then did he also create the serpent who tempted Eve?
Why would he do this? Why would he create something to contended with himself and tempt others to disobey ...
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Does Satan really have a physical location or dwelling place on earth
I read some articles years ago before I joined christianity.SE and I will like us to throw more light on the content. This article authoritatively states that Satan's dwelling place according to how ...
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Theology question: why hasn't God stopped Satan and his demons?
I'm just trying to find some theological or philosophical discussion of why God hasn't stopped Satan and his demons. Why not imprison them? Why not take away their free will? Why not annihilate them? ...
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Did Satan really not understand God's salvation plan?
I've always been told that when Jesus died on the cross, he ultimately defeated Satan and won victory over death. Satan was not aware of the secret plan and thought that he had defeated Jesus until ...
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Should we love Satan since he is our greatest enemy?
Jesus asked us to love our enemy Mat 5:43-44:
43“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute ...
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According to LDS (Mormon) teaching, what is the relationship between Jesus and Lucifer?
What does the LDS/Mormon church teach about the relationship between Jesus and Lucifer? Are they beings on the same level or of the same origin? What are their natures? What texts are used to teach ...
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Is to ignore Satan also to underestimate the potential he has to assault the Christian?
I've often thought that, once indwelt by the Holy Spirit and saved by the grace of God, Satan has nothing against me.
But, is to ignore Satan also to underestimate the potential he has to assault the ...
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How can panentheism or God's immanence be reconciled with Satan?
Some Christians hold that the universe or creation are part of God (panentheism). More often than not, God is said to be both immanent and transcendental in relation to the universe. How can those be ...
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What is “the spirit of this world.” referred to by John-Paul II
The Wikipedia article on the "Prayer to Saint Michael" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_to_Saint_Michael) says that Pope John-Paul II referred to "the spirit of this world" when recommending the ...
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According to the Jehovah's Witnesses, where does the Devil come from?
I had two ladies come over yesterday from the local Jehovah's Witness place. They asked if we knew where the devil comes from but left when my wife said we're Catholic. As a Catholic, I've got some ...
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Did the “spirit of Samuel” come from God?
Was the "spirit of Samuel" that the witch of Endor summoned (1st Samuel 28:11-19) from God or from Satan?
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Is the main battle of the enemy for the mind? [duplicate]
Pastor stressed in the last sermon, the main battle between us and the enemy (Satan), is for the mind.
If it is, what hope is there for people with severe mental illness like schizophrenia, bi-polar, ...
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When and why did the devil, or Satan, really emerge as a force in Christian belief?
From what I understand, the devil is not a character who appears obviously in any part of the Bible.
If this is true, when was it that Satan/the devil began to terrify people who called themselves ...
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Was Satan an Angel [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where in the Bible does it say that Lucifer is an angel?
Of what nature is Satan?
Most people refer to the following scripture as support for the fact that Satan was ...
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Are some people pursued by the “enemy” relatively more than others?
My pastor made a general statement (or whole sermon;) and said something to the effect that the more the enemy knows you are in alignment with God the more he tries to knock us off course.
So, more ...
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The voice of God vs the voice of Satan
I listen to heavy music and I have had people tell me on numerous occasions the vocals sound like the voice of Satan, even when the band is clearly Christian (see For Today if you are curious). Movies ...
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Does God lie? And does devil tell the truth?
The bible quotes God saying
And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, ...
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Of what nature is Satan?
Recently, a good friend of mine posed the question:
What (or who) is Satan and how do we know?
I answered him, saying that Satan is an evil angel because this is what I've been taught since I ...
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Where in the Bible does it say that Lucifer is an angel?
Where in the Bible does it say that Lucifer was one of the angels or an archangel?
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Can Christians be demon possessed?
Can somebody who is a born-again, saved Christian through faith in Jesus Christ be possessed, controlled, or otherwise manipulated by the devil, demons or any other spiritual force of evil? Are there ...
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What is the origin of the Devil's red pointy costume and pitchfork?
So, biblically, Satan comes as "an angel of light." and yet, in the popular imagitation, he is usually wearing a red costume with a pointy tail, a sharp beard, and a pitchfork.
When and how did this ...
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Are Lucifer and Satan different beings?
I have heard an interview where a Jesuit exorcist once who said that Lucifer and Satan were different beings. I'd always thought that they were the same.
Are both Lucifer and Satan mentioned by name ...
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What could persuade a presumably otherwise-rational Satan to turn on God?
It's said that Satan is a very smart creature.
At the same, Satan, and 1/3 of the other angels, chose what seems to be a very foolish fate. Knowing that God is all-powerful, what would compel Satan - ...
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The Last Judgement: a civilized trial or a barbaric ordeal?
From the Book of Revelation I've got the idea that the Satan will be our prosecutor at the Last Judgement. I've got this idea by interpreting the word 'accuser' as 'prosecutor' in the context of the ...
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Do God and Satan Celebrate Earthly Triumphs?
Many people talk about "A Never-Ending Battle Between Good and Evil".
The Bible mentions specific interventions by God and Satan to influence earthly events.
'The Binding of Issac' stands out in my ...
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What is the purpose of Satan's fall from a reformed perspective? [closed]
Did God, in His omnipotence, allow Satan to fall from grace have something to do with His allowing Adam and Eve to fall which provides first hand knowledge to the elect angels / elect humans in a way ...
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Does Satan actually laugh?
I've watched a lot of horror movies and I can't help noticing Satan or any demons are often portrayed 'diabolically' laughing somewhere in the movie. But then, Satan is supposed to be our prosecutor* ...
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According to Jehovah Witness Satan was cast to earth 1914
In my discussion with some Jehovah Witnesses, they claimed 1914 was the year referred to in revelation and that Satan came to earth. According to their belief, this is why from 1914 the world has ...
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What's the story behind “St. Wolfgang and the devil” painting? [closed]
I've stumbled upon this picture and got interested.
Is this an episode from St. Wolfgang's life? What's the book that the devil is holding?
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How do atheists worship Satan?
In the original fall, Satan desired to be like God, and wanted to be worshipped like God.
Thus, after the fall, numerous false religions have been set up.
Question: How do atheists fit into this ...
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According to reformed theology, does Satan know who the elect are (during their time on earth?)
Reformed theology believes in the doctrine of election.
Question: Does reformed theology say anything about whether Satan "recognizes" the Elect while they're on earth?
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The Power of Satan over Believers and Unbelievers
In tormenting Job, Satan had to ask God for permission concerning what he could do (economic damage, family, health).
Before sifting Peter, Satan had to ask Jesus for permission.
Question:
For ...
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Why did Satan fall to Earth?
He could have fell to Mars, Venus, or GJ667Cc. I understand that he needed to be cast out of heaven, but why to Earth where he has caused more trouble? Are there any apocryphal books which describe ...
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When did Satan get cast out of heaven? Or is that yet to come?
This answer explains that it happened after Jesus ascended, and might even be something that will happen in the "End Times", but this answer says that it happened before Adam and Eve sinned.
What ...
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What did the serpent look like?
The account of creation mentions the serpent being wise among all beasts. After the temptation God curses the serpent.
"And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this,...upon ...
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What should be a Christian attitude to the Church of Satan?
I've been recently watching documentary on LaVey Church of Satan and, I caught myself in a feeling that I actually envy a bit as those people were evidently having good and harmless fun and anyway had ...
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What does Satan look like?
Many people have seen the Classical depiction of Satan in paintings and statues, but what does scripture say about what Satan looks like?
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How are devout Christians viewed by other believers, when they are not delivered from “evil”?
If a devout Christian is not "delivered" in this life, how are they viewed by other Christians?
For example, a black Christian pastor in segregated America, who truly loves the Lord, is killed by ...
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How does the devil work?
In Christianity what are specific real life examples of how the devil works?
Also, any specific examples of how the devil works in the Bible?
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Did Lucifer have any chance? [closed]
When Lucifer defied God he must have thought he stood a chance of winning. Did he? And if not how is it he didn't realize that?
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According to the Bible, who is Satan? Where did he come from? What is he? And what will happen to him?
This is a pretty important question that doesn't appear to have been asked yet on this site.
So, the fundamental questions are 1) Who is he? 2) Where did he come from? and 3) Where is he going or ...
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Could Jesus save Satan? [closed]
Could Jesus save Satan?
Some biblical reference with explanation, would be helpful.
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Are bad things in life Satan's doing or God testing/punishing me?
I've always wondered this. God likes to test us and Satan likes to hurt us. Are the two the same or even related?
I've kinda had the view that Satan is God's mercenary. So when God says "this city ...
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Is there any place in the Bible or any logical argument disproving the “physical” interpretation of Christ's being the Only Begotten Son?
Is there any verse in the Bible or a logical construction disproving the "physical" position on Christ's being the Only Begotten Son?
I had a conversation with a Mormon and he told me that Lucifer ...
