Because of the Holy Spirit in you, the Devil cannot possess you which means you don’t have to be afraid of that happening. Scripture is clear that darkness cannot inhabit light, and the light of Christ dwells within you. However, since the devil is a consummate liar, he will try to influence your thinking and try to tempt you into disobeying or disregarding God. The Devil will “play mind games” with your head and convince you that his plan is better than the plan God has for you. The devil will try to appeal to your ego by making you think that God is holding out on you and that he, the devil, has something better. He will try to appeal to your ego and natural desires. Don’t be fooled! Show More
10. Ruler Of This World– Satan is the ruler of this world in the sense that the world is still characterized by sin. Jesus said. “I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over Me” (John 14:30). This title suggests that he is the major influence over our world. Scripture teaches that the whole world is in his power. “We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the evil one” (1 John 5:19).
11. God Of This Age– He is the god of this present age. “in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them” (2 Corinthians 4:4).
12. Angel Of Light– He appears as an angel of light. “And no marvel; for even Satan fashions himself into an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14). This means that Satan can come disguised as an Angel.
13. Belial– The idea behind Belial is “vileness.” This title may be applied to the Devil only by implication. “What agreement does Christ have with Belial? Or what does a believer share with an unbeliever?” (2 Corinthians 6:15).
14. Ruler Of The Kingdom Of The Air- He is the authority over this present, evil world-system. “in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient” (Ephesians 2:2).
15. Adversary- This being stands in opposition to everything holy. The word “Satan” means adversary. “Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
16. Roaring Lion- He is likened to a lion who goes about seeking its prey. “Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8).
17. The Angel Of The Abyss – There is some question as to whether this is a description of Satan, or merely another powerful evil angel. They have as king over them the angel of the pit; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek, he is called Apollyon (Revelation 9:11). The idea behind these terms is “destroyer.” Satan has been filled with hatred against God from the beginning and has attempted to destroy every good thing that God has done.
18. Dragon or Old Serpent- Satan is called the dragon. The term dragon is associated with those who oppose God. “And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him” (Revelation 12:9).
19. Deceiver Of The Whole World- This fallen angel deceives the unbelieving world. “And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him” (Revelation 12:9). Deception is what this being is all about – he is the master deceiver.
20. Accuser Of God’s People- God’s people are constantly accused by this evil personage. “Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming, “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah, for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God” (Revelation 12:10).
Satan, or the Devil, is known by a number of names in Scripture. All of these names point to his evil character. The chief characteristics we find in this creature are his hostility, cunning, power, and evil intent toward God and His people. Despite this shrewd enemy remember this, “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” 1 John 4:4.
