Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Satan has many Aliases



And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon. Rev 9:11

In the bible we identify Satan by many names. In Revelations 9:11 gives sample of Satan’s identity. This is interesting parallel with today. Satan is in disguise. He is known by many names. He is in work place, religions, judicial system, politics, schools, and public places. He is everywhere. This is why we need bible to guide us through this swamp and identify him with x-ray glasses. For God is not the author of confusion Satan is. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14:33 (KJV). People are drowning themselves in this swamp (world) so we want to save as many as we can.


Here is a commentary from my bible I like to show and tell. The list shows many names known as Satan’s aliases:

Two names are given to the “angel of the bottomless pit’ [Rev: 9:11): Abaddon (“destruction”) and Apollyon (“destroyer”). There is no mistaking this reference to Satan, the archenemy of God (the name Satan means “adversary”). Other names used for him in the New Testament reveal his evil character:

[Satan’s Many Aliases]

Beelzebub, the ruler of demons (Matt. 12:24)
The wicked one (Matt. 13:19, 38)
The enemy (Matt. 13:39)
The murderer (John 8:44)
Liar (John 8:44)
The ruler of this world (John 12:31; 14:30)
The god of this age (2 Cor: 4:4)
Belial (2 Cor 6:15, according to some interpretations)
The prince of power of the air (Eph. 2:7)
The tempter (1 Thes: 3.5)
A roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8)
The adversary (1 Peter 5:8)
The dragon (Rev 12:7)
The accuser of our brethren (Rev 2:10)
The serpent of old (Rev 20:2)\The deceiver (Rev 20:10)

Lord,
Help us to identify this evil that in us and everywhere around us. Protect us from Satan’s demise. Help us to repent\confess and continue to become more like you. Amen.

2 comments:

Mark Lowenstein said...

Bro!

Thanks for listing Satan's aliases.. He sure is one ugly dude!! No goodness out of him.

That's why we need Jesus! He's the Prince of Peace, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Wonderful Counselor!!

Satan doesn't care about us but Jesus does!!

BarberClown said...

In our current world, a new name for him- Virus!