What Is Satan Like?
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Satan is described as the most beautiful angel (Ezekiel 28:12-15). Satan and demons are fallen angels, and that means they are spirits. But they can manifest a physical appearance, and in presenting himself to us, Satan disguises himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). Satan is also described as the father of lies (John 8:44). He is a deceiver and is described as prowling "like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." (1 Peter 5:8) So we know he is aggressive and wants to "devour" people, which we take to mean, in part, to trap them in unrepentant sin and death.
Satan is often pictured as either a cartoonish red being with horns and a pitchfork, or as a dark and and sinister being, sometimes with wings. Both are unrealistic caricatures.
We also know Satan is not God. He can only be in one place at a time. And he is not omniscient. However, he is very intelligent and he has 6,000 years of experience deceiving humans.
The truth is we are very easy to deceive. An example I use is Derren Brown (search for him on YouTube). He is a stage performer who is a mentalist, and he readily admits that he does not have special powers. What he does have is knowledge of human nature and how to manipulate people. He can plant a thought in your mind, and then make you think he is reading your mind. He can manipulate you to do things, that you decide to do of your own free will. If a human man can do this, we don't stand a chance against Satan (on our own).
If I had to describe Satan, I'd say he is the best liar and con-man who has ever existed. He is probably charming, and appears very honest, as he deceives you into believing his lies. And without Jesus Christ, you'll never know it. That's why unbelievers are called children of the devil.
All of this is important because we are in a spiritual battle. The battle is centered on Jesus Christ and Satan's main weapons are lies. In this spiritual battle, how can we tell we are falling for one of Satan's lies? If it is leading us away from Jesus, then it is a lie. Evolution is the biggest lie Satan has going. How do we know it is a lie? Put it to the test. Does belief in evolution bring us closer to Jesus Christ, or lead us away from Jesus Christ? Answer: evolution replaces God with random chance (random mutations). It is leading you away from God and Jesus.
How does God say everyone knows He is real? It's in Romans 1:20 --
"For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
Also Psalm 19: "The heavens declare the glory of God."
Everyone knows there is a God through His creation. God makes it clear. Just by looking at creation everyone knows there is a God. They are WITHOUT EXCUSE.
What does believing in evolution do? Removes God as creator. If you believe in evolution, what do you see when you look at creation? Nothing. Just random chance operating over billions of years. Evolution is Satan's BIG LIE. Don't fall for it.
What does Satan look like? (GQ Article)
Satan: What Is He Like? (MacArthur Sermon - Audio Available)
What you believe does not determine reality nor truth. That would make you god. But you ARE NOT god. You don't control the universe. You cannot change reality. Let's try an experiment. At about midnight stand in the middle of the road just around a corner where it is hard to be seen... at night, wearing all black. When headlights start lighting up the curve, just believe that whatever is coming does not exist. Stand firm, if you don't believe a vehicle is coming, then nothing is coming. You are perfectly safe... until reality hits.
You are now standing before Jesus. You are dead. It's judgment day. You don't want to believe it's Jesus and you will be judged. But it is. That's reality.
Judgment only takes a moment, the verdict is obvious, and you know it is correct. You are guilty. You've lied, stolen and sexually lusted after others (Matthew 5:28)... you have disobeyed God. Trusting Jesus is the only answer, but it's too late. You had your last chance just before you died.
You know it's no use to protest, but still you scream out, 'I didn't know!'
But you did know. All of creation declared God's glory, His invisible attributes, and His power. You have no excuse. You willingly rejected Jesus Christ (God).
Is this you? Are you saying, 'Hell isn't so bad, I'll be with my friends.' You know that's not true. There are no friends in hell. No beer... not even water to cool your lips. There is NOTHING good in hell.
So I beg you, consider these words. Trust Jesus as having paid your penalty for every way you've have rejected God. Trust Jeus to save you from hell and bring you into the presense of God.
Trust Jesus. Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved. - Acts 16:31