The term "Enemy" is one of the many titles and names attributed to the Devil in the Bible, reflecting his opposition to God and His people. This designation underscores the adversarial role that the Devil plays in the spiritual realm, as well as in the lives of believers.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul refers to the Devil as the "enemy" in his epistle to the Ephesians. Ephesians 6:11-12 states, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Here, the Devil is depicted as the ultimate adversary, orchestrating schemes and spiritual battles against believers.

The concept of the Devil as the "enemy" is also evident in the parable of the weeds, as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus explains the parable to His disciples, saying, "The field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil" (Matthew 13:38-39). In this parable, the Devil is portrayed as the one who actively works against the kingdom of God by sowing discord and leading people astray.

The title "Enemy" is further emphasized in 1 Peter 5:8 , where believers are warned to "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." This vivid imagery highlights the Devil's relentless pursuit to harm and devour those who follow Christ, reinforcing his role as a formidable and dangerous opponent.

Throughout Scripture, the Devil's enmity is not limited to individual believers but extends to the entire plan of God. In Revelation 12:9-10 , the Devil is described as "the great dragon... who deceives the whole world." His opposition is not only personal but cosmic, as he seeks to thwart God's redemptive purposes.

The title "Enemy" serves as a sobering reminder of the spiritual warfare that believers face. It calls Christians to be vigilant, to rely on God's strength, and to equip themselves with spiritual armor to stand firm against the Devil's attacks. The recognition of the Devil as the "Enemy" is integral to understanding the nature of the spiritual conflict that defines the Christian life.Matthew 13:39
The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
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The Doctrine of Satan.
... III. THE CHARACTER OF SATAN. "We may judge of the nature and character of the evil
one by the names and titles ascribed to him.". ... 2. THE DEVIL, DIABOLOS. ...
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The Adversary
... Names And Titles of the ... and thy palaces shall be spoiled." This is a title which
intimates his satanic origin, for the Greek word for Devil means adversary ...
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The Antichrist Will be Judas Reincarnated
... him is final and irrevocable, as will be that of the Devil a thousand ... be devoted
to an examination and consideration of the many Names and Titles which are ...
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Psalm LX.
... found, and hence rather to admonish us that titles of this ... The interpretations therefore
of the names let us examine ... If turned unto flight, the devil it is: if ...
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Against those who Assert that the Spirit Ought not to be Glorified ...
... Father and the Son, and He gets these titles from His ... The devil was brought to naught
by the presence of the ... we seem to give Him the highest names which the ...
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On Rational Natures.
... For we find in holy Scripture numerous names of certain ... Now the titles of these beings
have to be explained ... The name, then, of Devil, and Satan, and Wicked One ...
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Antichrist.
... while he is dealing with this enemy: he has ... heart, false peace, and a deceitful devil
can make ... have invented so many places, offices, names, titles, orders, vows ...
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Of the Sixth Seal.
... but retained for a short time inscribed among their titles. ... out; that old Serpent
called the Devil and Satan ... should be represented under two names, consider the ...
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Hypocrisy
... of Christians"that they have generally taken names of abuse ... you are not seeking for
honors or titles, but that ... for a sign, but they have a devil within for a ...
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The Work of Jesus Christ as an Advocate,
... Privilege.-The judge counts the accuser his enemy.-To procure ... by offices, places
of trust, and titles of honour ... To take courage to contend with the devil.-3. It ...
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