The names of Satan

Satan is known by so many designations in the Bible. These designations help us to know more about his work, and knowing more about his work helps us to fight temptation. The following is a list of the terms he is known by in the New Testament.

1. “Devil” (Matthew 4:1).
2. “Tempter” (Matthew 4:3).
3. “Satan” (Matthew 4:10).
4. “Beelzebul” (Matthew 12:26-27).
5. “Enemy” (Matthew 13:28).
6. “Liar” (John 8:44).
7. “Ruler of this world” (John 12:31).
8. “Evil one” (John 17:15).
9. “God of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4).
10. “Belial” (2 Corinthians 6:15).
11. “Prince of the power of the air” (Ephesians 2:2).
12. “Roaring lion” (1 Peter 5:8).
13. “Abaddon” (Revelation 9:11).
14. “Apollyon” (Revelation 9:11).
15. “Great red dragon” (Revelation 12:3).
16. “Old serpent” (Revelation 12:9).
17. “Accuser” (Revelation 12:10).

With a “resume” like this, who wouldn’t take him seriously? A lot of people don’t, to their peril. Don’t be someone who thinks they can handle Satan and the temptation he throws at people, only to be lost in the end. Jesus Christ gives us the power over Satan to everyone who will be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 26:15-18).

Kyle Campbell