Our Beliefs: Satan and Demons

Our Beliefs: Satan and Demons

Originally created as a covering cherub and given great powers and beauty, the angel known as Satan the Devil became transformed into the Adversary through pride, leading him into rebellion against the government of God. From the angels first estate here on earth, he led one-third of his fellows to attack God in heaven, who cast them down to earth in defeat where they remain restrained to this day. As the god of this world and man’s mortal enemy, Satan now uses his power and beauty to deceive all of mankind. He and his demons, though they have already been defeated and their fate is sealed, are doing all they can to frustrate God’s purpose for man.

Scripture References:
Ezekiel 28:14-17;   Isaiah 14:12-15;   Jude 6;   II Peter 2:4;   II Corinthians 4:4;   Revelation 12:4, 9;   Luke 22:31;   Ephesians 6:12;   Jude 13;   Revelation 20:10;  

 

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