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The Devil….
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What do we know about the Devil?
What do we know about the Devil?
A supernatural being, the opposite of God, a personification of evil.
Some perspectives on the Devil.
Origin of Satan
Origin of SatanDevil, called Lucifer (Morning
Star), used to be an angel who, along with one-third of the angelic host (the demons)
rebelled against God and was consequently condemned to
Hell. He is described as hating all humanity, or more
accurately creation, opposing God, spreading lies and
wreaking havoc on the souls of mankind.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Paradise_Lost_12.jpg
Devil as a Rebel
The Devil in the form of a snake, also tempts Eve to
disobey God by eating from the Tree of Knowledge, thus
bringing sin to the World.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tizian_-_The_fall_of_man.jpg
Devil as a Rebel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ary_Scheffer_-_The_Temptation_of_Christ_(1854).jpg
The Devil tempted Jesus at the start of his ministry, trying to
corrupt him with wealth, power and protection from
physical harm.
Devil as a RebelThe Devil is said to have
entered Judas, before his betrayal of Jesus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gustave_Dor%C3%A9_-_The_Holy_Bible_-_Plate_CXLI,_The_Judas_Kiss.jpg
Luke 22:3 (New International Version)3Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot,
one of the Twelve.
Devil as a Rebel
God tells Satan about his loyal servant Job. Satan sets out to turn
Job from God.
Devil as a metaphor
Some Christians see the Devil as a metaphor for all human
sin and temptation- there is no actual being.