The Enemy

His Story

Who is this devil being and how did he come to be?  We will look at two passages in the Old Testament Isaiah 14:12 – 15 & Ezekiel 28:12a – 17 (this is believed to be the story of the fall of Satan). 

Isaiah 14:12

1)     He was an angel & his name is Lucifer.  Since he is an angel we also know that he was a created being, thus he has no more power than any other angel. 

2)     He wanted to be the greatest of all angels; even to the point of exalting himself over God.

3)     As a result he was cast from heaven and he now walks to and fro on the earth (Job 2:2).

4)     We will one day see our adversary and marvel at the fact that he played such a key part in the evil of history.

Ezekiel 28:12a – 17

1)     He was the signet or the signature of all that was perfect… wisdom and beauty.

2)     He was the anointed guardian cherub

3)     He was blameless from the day he was created.

4)     However unrighteousness was found in him.

5)     In his rebellion he convinced a 1/3 of the angels to rebel with him (Revelation 12:3)

6)     His fate is sealed.

Characteristics

A)    Names… Lucifer, Prince of Darkness, Prince of this world, Prince of the air, The Evil one, The tempter, Satan, The Devil, The Dragon.

B)    He is a murderer (John 8:44)

C)    He does not stand in truth/ He is a liar (John 8:44)

D)    He is crafty & tricky (Gen. 3 & 2 Cor. 2:11)

E)     He disguises himself as an angel of light/imposter (2 Cor. 11:14)

F)     He seeks to devour all who oppose him (I Peter 5:8)

G)    He is the Tempter (Rev. 2:10)

H)    He is a deceiver (Rev. 12:9)

I)     He is the accuser of the brethren (Rev. 12:10)