perspectives on the devil

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.

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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.

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Devil as a Rebel

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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.

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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.