Marie888
A friend of mine recently mentioned that they believe the devil exists.
Being the atheist that I am, I dismiss the devils existence just as I dismiss the existence of god.
Out of curiosity, I wonder if others believe in the existence of the devil.
Please offer us your opinion to support your vote.
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Yes he exists, and he isn't some evil looking 2 horned devil - rather he comes as an angel of "light". He tries tempting us.. deceiving us.. in all ways possible. Trying mostly everything in his ungodly power to keep us away from the the truth of Jesus. Because once we know the truth, that's it. Because when we start seeking Jesus first, love never fails.
Who is Satan?
Question: "Who is Satan?"
Answer: People's beliefs concerning Satan range from the silly to the abstractfrom 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 portrait 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 completely opposed to God, doing all in his power to thwart God's purposes.
Satan was created as a holy angel. Isaiah 14:12 possibly gives Satans pre-fall name as Lucifer. Ezekiel 28:12-14 describes Satan as having been created a cherubim, 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). Satans pride led to his fall. Notice the many I will statements in Isaiah 14:12-15. Because of his sin, God barred Satan from heaven.
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