In the New Testament, when people or things are referred to by several names, each name depicts a certain characteristic of those people of things. Examples:Elder, bishop, shepherdChristian, saint, disciple, brotherKingdom, body, flock, bride, churchThe devil is called by several different names:Beelzebub – Mark 3:22Serpent – Genesis 3:1Wicked one – I John 3:12Satan – Matthew 4:10Father of the lie – John 8:44Devil – Matthew 4:1Consider each of these names:Beelzebub (Mark 3:22) – prince of devils, supremacy of evil spiritsSerpent (Genesis 3:1)II Corinthians 11:3Wicked one (I John 3:12)Satan (Matthew 4:10)Mark 4:15; I Peter 5:8Father of the lie (John 8:44)Devil (Matthew 4:1)Genesis 3:5; Job 2:1-6; II Timothy 3:1-5; Titus 2:3
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