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The Real Story Behind Satan Part 2 of 3


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For generations, many Christians have been taught to view satan as a powerful, invisible, demonic being persistently working to destroy lives, families, health, and finances. This view has filled countless teachings about spiritual warfare—prayers intended to bind demonic forces, rituals involving anointing oil on doors and windows, and calls to rebuke and resist the devil at every turn. The main message has been clear: you are under constant spiritual attack, and your role as a believer is to fight back with spiritual tools.

 But what if this entire view is built more on fear, tradition, or misunderstanding than on what the Bible actually teaches?

 What if satan is not a literal creature with horns and a pitchfork hiding in the shadows, but rather a metaphorical or symbolic term used in scripture to represent opposition to God's purpose? Could it be that "the satan" in the Bible sometimes refers to human adversaries rather than a demonic being?

 This perspective may feel unsettling or controversial, especially for those raised with the traditional narrative. However, it's worth asking: does this interpretation line up with what scripture really says?

Could rethinking our view of satan not only change how we read scripture—but also how we live, believe, and respond to challenges in our daily lives?

Today, we explore these questions in depth. We examine the biblical texts and challenge ourselves to reconsider some of our assumptions. Let’s see what the Bible truly says.

Thanks for joining me.

 

All Scripture Taken from the NASB 1995

 Acts 26:14-18

Acts 20:22-24

Romans 16:20

Genesis 3:15

2 Corinthians 7:5

2 Corinthians 10:10-11

2 Corinthians 11:14

2 Corinthians 12:7

1 Thessalonians 2:18

2 Thessalonians 2:8-10

1 Timothy 1:20

1 Timothy 5:14-16

1 Peter 5:8

Ezekiel 22:25

Ephesians 6:11

1 John 3:8


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