Bible Question: is there a true real devil or is it just adversary |
Bible Answer: Satan is a real person. God originally created perfect spirit beings as sons. According to the Bible, Satan became this evil spirit being after he deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden and became a liar and manslayer (John 8:44). Satan used his free will given by God to rebel and he wanted glory and honor that should only go to God. Satan was enticed by his own wrong desires as brought out at James 1: 14, and 15 and this led to his sin. Even Jesus recognized Satan's existence at Luke 22:31, Luke 10:19, and Matthew 25:41. By his rebellious course, Satan made himself what his name means: adversary. The Bible also says that the world is lying in the power of the wicked one (1 John 5:19). I believe that based on all of the bad things that are happening in the world, Satan is alive and very busy. However, the Bible gives hope that soon God will intervene and resolve all of mankind's woes (Daniel 2:44). I hope this helps. I'd be glad to answer any other questions you might have. |