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Now I will take into account the scriptural references
ofsalvation. In Acts 4:12,
speaking of Christ it states, Salvation is found in no one else
for there is no other name under
heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. How does one
become saved? Through
Jesus Christ; hence the expression Savior. Salvation signifies
belief and reverence for the Lord
God and Jesus Christ.
Relating the two aspects repentance and salvation, 2 Cor 7:10
speaks ofgodly sorrow that leads
to repentance then salvation but sorrow of the world leads to
death. Satan led many to death.
Through devious acts starting as early as Adam and Eve in the
garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-20)
when Satan appeared as the serpent, he deceived Eve to think she
could have all the knowledge
by eating the apple from the tree of knowledge of good and evil
when God clearly commanded
not eat of it, stating it would lead to death (Gen 2:16-17).
Can Satan repent and be saved? No. The word of God does not make
mention of Satans
forgiveness. Remember that Satan deceived the whole world
according to Rev 12:7-9 and is
already condemned to eternal destruction (2 Thess. 1:7-9). Satan
shall be tormented day and
night in the lake of fire.
In Pauls prayer to Israel he states, If thou shall confess with
thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
the dead, thou shall be saved
(Romans 10:9). Satan will not be raised from the dead eternally
nor did he submit himself to
righteousness of God but wanted to live exalted above God
(Romans 10:3).
Satan is unrighteousness, and wicked by his iniquities (Matt
25:46). Is there
unrighteousness with God? God forbid (Romans 9:14). The bible
does not state anything
concerning salvation or redemption for Satan. What will happen?
In Revelations 20, the
judgment is stated, pay close attention to the word SHALL. There
is no doubt, no maybes in
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Gods word as it relates to the Satans demise; therefore he SHALL
be condemned forever and
ever (Rev 20:10). Only those saved with their name in book of
life will be saved from second
death (Rev 20:15). One must remember that many are deceived and
will be cast into destruction
for not knowing Him (God). All must appear before the judgment
seat of Christ whether it be
good or bad (2 Cor 5:10-11). Satan was already judged justly for
his deceitfulness and pride in
his evil nature.
We are to live Christ-like in His image. We must glorify God by
preaching the Gospel
and abide by the great commission according to Matt 28:16-20. We
must know the word of God
to living righteously. For some it is too late. This situation
is the case for Satan; it is too late for
him and the other fallen angels.
For someone who is not a Christian remember that sin separates
us from God. God wants
the glory, to allow people to be saved through Christ the
Savior. Many will cry Lord, Lord but
will not enter the narrow gates of heaven (Matthew 7:22-23).
Non-Christians should continue to
search for the truth in God. Prayerfully a Christian will reach
them while in this temporary
dwelling place because according to John 9:31. For all, Do not
be like Satan, instead Thou
shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy
strength, and with all thy mind;
and thy neighbour as thyself (Luke 10:27). All Christians should
love their neighbors teaching
the gospel and prayerfully bringing souls to Christ. We should
submit to God. Resist the devil
and he WILL flee from you James 4:7-8 (James, 2011).
