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1 | Is Satan expelled from heaven ? | Is 14:1 | Tim3:16 | 168648 | ||
When was satan (or Lucifer) cast out of heaven, or has it not happened yet? I am referring to Rev 12:9 when the dragon is cast out of heaven. | ||||||
2 | Is Satan expelled from heaven ? | Is 14:1 | BradK | 168649 | ||
Hi Tim, The initial fall of satan is depicted in Isaiah 14:12ff. Debatable (but probable) is also the reference in Ezek. 28. Rev. 12:9, really seems to be describing the future War in Heaven. The Prophecy Knowledge Handbook says: "The beginning of the Great Tribulation, which is Israel’s special time of trouble, is also marked by war in heaven. John wrote, “And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down-that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him” (Rev. 12:7–9). Earlier the Roman Empire is pictured as the dragon (v. 4), but here the dragon is identified as Satan himself who especially is in control of the world government at the period before the Second Coming. Until this event takes place, Satan is allowed in heaven and accuses the brethren as he did in the case of Job. The casting of Satan to the earth also marks the beginning of the most awful period in human history, the Great Tribulation." I hope this helps to answer your question. BradK |
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3 | Is Satan expelled from heaven ? | Is 14:1 | Tim3:16 | 168653 | ||
Thanks BradK, Your answer was well done and answered me well. My girlfriend and I were having a studious discussion about the whereabouts of our adversary. She said that many preachers have told her that satan was indeed expelled from heaven already. I remarked that it will be one angry beast on his way to earth, and this is likely the point in time when the rapture is to take place. Would you be in agreement with me on this? Thanks for your response, may God Bless you and yours. Tim |
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4 | Is Satan expelled from heaven ? | Is 14:1 | BradK | 168654 | ||
Hi Tim, I would agree with this in mind: satan fell from heaven because of pride and a desire to be like God (Is. 14:12ff). He fell in the sense as one of God's perfect created beings. He is now a fallen angel- the chief one. First of all, Satan is a created being (Ezekiel 28:15), and he is certainly not God, though he would like to be (Isaiah 14:13-14). And, of course, this is what he promised Eve (Genesis 3:5). In Job 1:7 Satan said that he had been “roaming about on the earth,” which surely doesn’t sound like omnipresence. Also, in Job 1:6 Satan came before God. In Revelation 12:9 Satan is cast down to earth, out of heaven. Again, this would be impossible if Satan were omnipresent. Satan has a network of demons, and these (like angels) seem to have a certain restricted territory in which to function (Daniel 10:20; 12:1). I take it that since Satan has demons strategically placed around the world, he is kept informed as to what is happening in the world, but this is not omniscience, nor omnipresence. I hope this helps, BradK |
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5 | Is Satan expelled from heaven ? | Is 14:1 | Tim3:16 | 168655 | ||
Thanks again, BradK, Yes. very helpful insight on your part. Your profile was interestingly similar to my history. I left the Catholic Church, stayed away from religion for years, then found a church that taught Relation, not Religion. This was more palatable than man-made doctrines. Now I attend a local Calvary Chapel, which I hear are very big on the West Coast. God Bless you Brother, and thanx again! Tim |
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