Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture provides numerous examples of ways in which Satan opposes the presence and purposes of God in his world. 1 Chronicles 21:1Satan and God's people See also Satan opposes believers Job 2:1-7Zechariah 3:1-2 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Revelation 12:10 See also Satan accuses believers Job 1:8-11Zechariah 3:1-2 1 Timothy 5:14 Satan slanders believers Revelation 2:10See also Satan tests believers and causes their suffering Ephesians 6:11-13,16Jude 1:9 Satan opposes the work of the archangel Michael Daniel 10:13,21; 12:1Revelation 12:7 The implication of these verses is that Michael's work is in direct opposition to that of Satan. Michael is the protector of God's people while Satan is their opponent: Matthew 16:23Satan opposes God Satan opposes God's purposes See also pp Mk 8:33 Matthew 13:3-19Satan opposes God's word pp Mk 4:3-16 Matthew 13:24-39pp Lk 8:4-12 the parable of the sower Acts 13:8-10the parable of the weeds and its explanation 1 John 3:7-10Elymas, the sorcerer, acts on Satan's behalf to oppose Barnabas and Paul. Satan opposes God's righteousness Revelation 13:6Satan blasphemes God Zechariah 3:2Satan's opposition to God's work will not succeed Luke 10:19God rebukes him His reign is temporary. Satan's role as adversary earns him varied titles Revelation 12:9; 20:2-3The devil He is the adversary because he deceives: Deuteronomy 13:13Belial 1 Kings 21:10He is the adversary because he is the troublemaker or scoundrel (the same Hebrew word is used in the OT passages as in 2Co 6:15 to describe Satan's work): Proverbs 6:122 Corinthians 6:15 Revelation 12:4,13-14 The dragon He is the adversary because he is the enemy: Genesis 3:1-5,13The serpent 2 Corinthians 11:3He is the adversary because he thwarts spiritual insight: John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11The prince of this world He is the adversary because his rule is temporary, not absolute: Revelation 9:11The angel of the Abyss See also He is the adversary because he is the destroyer. 1115 God, purpose of4150 cherubim 5214 attack 6160 fathers, sin of 8727 enemies 8739 evil, examples of 8785 opposition 8787 opposition to God 8802 pride |
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