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The Devil (Satan)
The Devil or Satan is a common figure in many religions as the source and perpetrator of evil doings.
725 Questions
Is the devil a real person or just the sin in us?
only a concept
ANOTHER ANSWER:
According to the divinely revealed Truth of God, the Bible [John 17:17]; the "Devil" is real.
Jesus was tempted by him, and spoke both TO him in the biblical "temptation" account, and OF him to others. Satan was one of God's "innumerable company" of angels; originally an angel of great authority at the very throne of God in the third heaven, who led other angels to join him, and "sinned" when they made their "coup attempt" in heaven to usurp the authority of God the Father in heaven, in Satan's [also named Lucifer, and other names] attempt to MAKE HIMSELF THE SOVEREIGN GOD OVER THE UNIVERSE.
"...behold a Great Red Dragon... and his tail drew a THIRD PART OF THE STARS OF HEAVEN [God's Word symbolizes angels as STARS - see Rev.1:20]..." (Rev.12:3).
"And there was WAR IN HEAVEN: Michael and HIS ANGELS fought against the Dragon; and the Dragon fought and HIS ANGELS, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven [for them]. And the Great Dragon was cast out, that OLD SERPENT, called the DEVIL, and SATAN, which DECEIVETH THE WHOLE WORLD: he was CAST OUT INTO THE EARTH, and HIS ANGELS were cast out with him." (Rev.12:7-9)
If you're familiar with the Scriptures, you've read in the gospels [Matthew, Mark, Luke and John] how Jesus was constantly "casting out unclean spirits" or "demons" from people. Well, in time those people died... but SPIRIT BEINGS, or ANGELS, DON'T DIE: and these "angels that sinned" that were "cast down to the earth" have continued to possess, and influence, otherwise GUIDE the subsequent generations of man to THIS DAY.
One of those influences on mankind that the "demons" have had is found in the false religions they have caused man to come to "believe in." One belief of which is that of "going to heaven" -- that place that they tried to take over from God in the beginning. The concept of "going to heaven" was SATAN'S DESIRE. It was NEVER a promise God made to man.
Jesus clearly reveals that NO MAN HAS GONE TO THE THIRD HEAVEN of His Father's throne, except FOR HIMSELF who CAME FROM THERE (see John 3:13). And the closest Scripture you can find that says "go to heaven" is THE DEVIL SAYING IT!
"For thou hast said IN THINE HEART, I WILL ASCEND INTO HEAVEN... I WILL ASCEND ABOVE THE HEIGHTS OF THE CLOUDS; I will BE LIKE THE MOST HIGH [or I WILL BE GOD! ]..." (Isa.14:13-14).
It's not just the "Devil" who is very real... but the ONE THIRD OF GOD'S "innumerable company of" ANGELS [Heb.12:22] populate this world with him... which the TWO PEOPLE whom God made in His image in the beginning [the MALE and the FEMALE made He them] chose to worship and obey instead of their Creator. This event set the generations of mankind on their deceptive life's journey under the misguiding influence, teachings, and ways of Satan; that has landed our generation here in this confused, hate-filled, sin-sick world today. A journey that is rapidly coming to its conclusion toward the LAST GREAT DAY of God's plan of Salvation for man and the world -- JUDGMENT DAY. The Day when all of man's works over the generations will be measured against the written Word of God... as well as the works of "THE DEVIL and THE ANGELS THAT SINNED!"
"For if God spared not THE ANGELS THAT SINNED, but cast them down to hell [tartarus: a spiritual condition of restraint], and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be RESERVED UNTO JUDGMENT..." (II Peter 2:4).
"And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, He hath RESERVED in everlasting chains under darkness unto THE JUDGMENT OF THE GREAT DAY." (Jude 1:6)
The Devil and his demons are alive and well and living in the hearts and minds of men everywhere! "
"Why do you not understand My speech? Even because YE CANNOT HEAR MY WORD. Ye are of YOUR FATHER THE DEVIL, and the lusts of your father YE WILL DO. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the Truth, because THERE IS NO TRUTH IN HIM. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for HE IS A LIAR, and THE FATHER OF IT. And because I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, ye believe Me not." (John 8:44-45)
The "Devil" [along with his demonic army] is very real; living and active in the world; LIVING IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF MEN.
[[ step back a moment and take a gander at an overview of the world and its Satan-owned governments. "...the Devil... shewed unto Him {Jesus} ALL THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD in a moment of time. And the Devil said unto Him, 'ALL THIS POWER WILL I GIVE THEE, and THE GLORY OF THEM: for THAT IS DELIVERED UNTO ME...'"
-- Adam and Eve, to whom God gave the sovereignty of the world in the beginning handed it all over to the SERPENT, along with all of its future government systems --
"...'for that is delivered unto me; and to WHOMSOEVER I WILL GIVE IT {the power of human government}. If thou therefore wilt worship me, ALL SHALL BE THINE.'" -- Luke 4:5-6]]
But the world that's deceived by the Devil, is very confused by him, as well as ignorant OF him. Some don't believe in him... some do. Some worship him... some don't. But God's Word of Truth reveals that Satan will ultimately give A MAN all of his power in the near future to rule over man's last attempt at ONE-WORLD GOVERNMENT. And it will be IN HIM that the world will believe:
"...and THE DRAGON GAVE HIM [a future man called the BEAST --- not the Antichrist --- as this deceived world calls him --- in God's prophecies] HIS POWER, and his seat, and GREAT AUTHORITY... and ALL THE WORLD wondered after THE BEAST. And they WORSHIPPED THE DRAGON which GAVE POWER UNTO THE BEAST: and they WORSHIPPED THE BEAST..." (Rev.13:2-4).
God's Word provides quite a bit of detail regarding this "concept" of the "Devil." Along with the "concept" of Jesus, who speaks in matter-of-fact terms ABOUT him... as well as being quoted as speaking directly WITH him.
Where could a person contact the Church of Satan?
One can contact the Church of Satan by accessing the Church of Satan's main website. The front page features the email, which is the only method of contacting the church.
Satan was known as Lucifer before he tried to supplant God. According to the Bible he was the most beautiful angle and one of the most powerful. He tried to overthrow God because he wanted power, about one third of the angels sided with him. Lucifer was defeated and thrown to the Earth with the angels who supported him. He is a fallen angle.
Is there any kind of Witchcraft that doesnt involve the devil?
Wicca is supposed to not involve the Devil.
Satan was once a guardian cherub named Lucifer. Lucifer was created by God Himself. Lucifer was blameless and perfect in his ways. Hence, he became arrogant and desired to be like God. Due to the evil of the guardian cherub, God cast Lucifer down to the earth. Thus, the guardian cherub, once a friend of God, became satan, the devil, the father of lies, the serpent.
Do bad things come from Satan or does God allow bad things to happen?
Bad things come from nature, such as storms, famine, drought, etc. Bad things caused by people come from bad choices.
Satan was a high ranking angel that over time developed a desire for the worship that God received. Once man was created Satan desired to receive worship from man. God commanded Adam to not eat of the tree of knowledge of good and bad for if he does he will die. Satan deceived Eve into eating of the tree's fruit. Satan told Eve "you will not die" and that you will become like God (having your eyes opened) knowing good and evil. Satan (father of the lie) lied when he said that Eve would not die. He also encouraged Adam and Eve to be independent of God and decide what is good and bad for themselves. Satan encouraged man to rebel against God and brought death to mankind. God's sovereignty or right to rule was questioned by Satan.
How do you contact the devil for help?
You can pray to him like you would god or allah or some one or there is many methods if you want to meet him on a person to person bases it can will and has happened where people find a way to get a hold of Lucifer with out dying one way is if you join the masons and work your way up through it eventually the closer you get to becoming Illuminati supposedly you should get to meet him or one of his angels another is through much prayer and spells and yet another is by way of ouija board, getting to know some one who has and can tell you what the best method is as far as meeting him personally would help you a long ways.There is also supposed to be chants i think u can do as well.
Answer
As Satan does not have a body but is a spirit, and if your desire to contact him is strong or sincere enough, then he may contact you through another Satanist. If not through another worshiper of him, he has the power to influence evil people who would be receptive to his promptings. As I have said, because he does not have a body then he has to use a third person to speak on his behalf. There is another thought that I would like to put to you. If by chance he does materialize himself before you he will still be in spirit form proven by shaking his hand, your hand will pass through his.
What is the connection between Satan and the beast?
The so-called Beast of the book of Revelation of John the Divine, is a minion of the so-called Satan, who according to the book will do Satan's deceitful dirty work. Of course his role is futile as Evil will e cast into the lake of fire with hell, and the wicked unsaved souls.
Do most of the rappers and singers worship the devil?
No tha rapper plies does not worship the devil....besides go on tha website it's says rihanna, jay z, beyonce',lady gaga, lil wayne,bird man,and sum moe rapper plies not a devil worshipper sorry!
The devil will act like an angel it it suit his purpose Margaret Walker?
It means the devil will use any means of deception, even in the guise of an angel if it suit his purpose.
Did Satan win in the Crucifixion?
No. He lost entirely, because Christ's Death on the Cross Saved humanity from their sins.
Where does Stoing The Devil take place?
"Stoning the Devil" is one of the rituals Muslims perform on their pilgrimage to Mecca. The pilgrimage, called a Hajj, is taken by Muslims, as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. On their way to Mecca the Muslims pass through the city of Minas, east of Mecca. They fling pebbles at three walls called Jamarat, as symbolically stoning Satan.
Why did Satan not take Job's wife from him?
Oversight. Actually The book of Job is an epic poem With lessons in faith, tolerance, and reward.
Does the rock band KISS worship the devil?
I don't believe so. Gene Simmons, the head singer is from Israel, & when he was younger, he once considered becoming a rabbi. The band members most likely dress the way they do, as a way of shocking people.
What language did Satan speak to eve?
The answer for this includes the following points that must first be considered:
- Opinion: according to Jewish Oral Tradition, Hebrew was the language of the Garden of Eden and of all the characters in the garden: Adam, Eve, and the serpent.
- Fact: the the Book of Genesis never says that Satan is the serpent in the Garden of Eden.
- Fact: the Bible does not say what language was spoken
- Fact: any guesses on the language are just guesses
- Opinion: some scholars say that Hebrew had not yet evolved until about 1200 BCE, which is after the traditional date of the writing of the five books of Moses (Torah). There is no way to verify this.
- Opinion: some scholars believe that Hebrew and Old Canaanite were the same language, making Hebrew many thousands of years older than previously thought. There is evidence regarding the similarities, but there is no evidence regarding the age of the languages.
- Opinion: most scholars believe the Adam & Eve story is not factual or literal, and the Biblical accounts are the remnant of a more ancient story widely passed down in the Middle east prior to 1000 BCE.
- Fact: Most people will only accept the answer that conforms with their already-established beliefs. For those people, the answer is usually Hebrew.
It appears the question is an expression of hatred or homophobia, since there is no evidence to suggest that gay people worship Satan.
Whether or not homosexuality is a sin, it is no more an expression of Satan worship than is the sin of hate, so the answer must be no.
No, they don't. In the album Beyond Hell, GWAR actually dug into the surface of the earth and broke into Satan's palace and totally murdered him. They are stronger than any god.
