Satan’s Place What Should the Christian’s Attitude Toward Satan Be?

Names and Phrases Used to Describe Satan Satan (Job 1:6; 2 Cor 11:13-15)Satan (Job 1:6; 2 Cor 11:13-15) Devil (Matt 25:41; James 4:7)Devil (Matt 25:41; James 4:7) Old Serpent (Gen 3:1; Rev 12:9; 2 Cor 11:3)Old Serpent (Gen 3:1; Rev 12:9; 2 Cor 11:3) The Tempter (Matt 4:3; 1 Thes 3:5)The Tempter (Matt 4:3; 1 Thes 3:5) Prince of the power of the air (Eph 2:2)Prince of the power of the air (Eph 2:2) god of this world (2 Cor 4:4)god of this world (2 Cor 4:4) Prince of this world (John 12:31)Prince of this world (John 12:31) Adversary (1 Pet 5:8)Adversary (1 Pet 5:8)

How are Christians to Think of Satan? Think of Satan as he truly isThink of Satan as he truly is A real and active beingA real and active being Bible reveals the existence of SatanBible reveals the existence of Satan Must believe both God and Satan existMust believe both God and Satan exist Satan roams the earthSatan roams the earth Job 2:2Job 2:2 Satan is like a “roaring lion”Satan is like a “roaring lion” 1 Peter 5:81 Peter 5:8

How are Christians to Recognize Satan? Crafty, cunning and subtleCrafty, cunning and subtle Genesis 3:1-5; 2 Cor 11:3; Matt 4:3Genesis 3:1-5; 2 Cor 11:3; Matt 4:3 Transforms himselfTransforms himself A murderer and lierA murderer and lier John 8:44; Gen 3:4; Acts 5:3John 8:44; Gen 3:4; Acts 5:3 “And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.” 2 Corinthians 11:14

How are Christians to Recognize Satan? Satan has ministersSatan has ministers 2 Cor 11:15; 2 Cor 4:3-42 Cor 11:15; 2 Cor 4:3-4 Hates the Word of GodHates the Word of God Luke 8:13; Mark 4:15Luke 8:13; Mark 4:15 Knows the Word and perverts itKnows the Word and perverts it Matt 4:6 – perversion of Psalms 91:11-12Matt 4:6 – perversion of Psalms 91:11-12 Satan will leave us when we resist himSatan will leave us when we resist him “…Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7)

Christians Should Never Underestimate Satan! He received a great blow – but he is still dangerous!He received a great blow – but he is still dangerous! Gen 3:15; Heb 2:14-15Gen 3:15; Heb 2:14-15 Resist the devil and avoid his snareResist the devil and avoid his snare “…that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:26

ConclusionConclusion The destiny of Satan is everlasting fire!The destiny of Satan is everlasting fire! Matthew 25:41Matthew 25:41 Those who serve and walk with him here will live and dwell with Satan in eternityThose who serve and walk with him here will live and dwell with Satan in eternity 2 Corinthians 11:32 Corinthians 11:3 Those who do not know God or obey God will join Satan in Hell’s eternityThose who do not know God or obey God will join Satan in Hell’s eternity 2 Thessalonians 1:8-92 Thessalonians 1:8-9