Ezekiel 28:12-14, Ephesians 6:11-12; and 1 Peter 5:8-11
Thesis: Satan is a spirit being, created by God. Satan is not equal to God.
Satan Has Character.
A. He is a Creature, Ezekiel 28:14.
B. He is a spirit being, Ephesians 6:11-12.
C. He is a fallen cherub, Ezekiel 28:14.
D. He was the highest of all angelic creatures, Ezekiel 28:12.
Satan Has Personality.
A. He is a murderer, John 8:44.
B. He is a liar, John 8:44.
C. He is a confirmed sinner, 1 John 3:8.
D. He is an accuser, Revelation 12:10.
E. He is an adversary, 1 Peter 5:8.
Satan Has Limitations.
A. He is a creature and therefore not omniscient or infinite.
B. He can be resisted by the Christian, James 4:7.
C. God places limitations on him, Job 1:12.
Satan Has Forms.
A. He is a serpent, Genesis 3 and Revelation 12:9.
B. He is a dragon, Revelation 12:9.
C. He is an angel of light, 2 Corinthians 11:14.
Satan Has Titles.
A. He is called the evil one, 1 John 5:19.
B. He is called the tempter, 1 Thessalonians 3:5.
C. He is called the prince of this world, John 12:31.
D. He is called the god of this age, 2 Corinthians 4:4.
E. He is called the ruler of the kingdom of the air, Ephesians 2:2.
F. He is called the accuser of the brethren, Revelation 12:10.