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an existence in the future which shall be as long as the expression “ forever and ever” means when applied to God. Matt. 13:13, 39. These verses constitute the explana tion of the two parables, and in this explanation we find all of the symbols given their literal meaning. Therefore it is noteworthy that Satan here retains his personality and his existence is not explained away as a figure. Heb. 7:25, Christ ever liveth to make' intercession for us...................... ....Rev. 12:9, 10, Satan accuses day and night The solemn thought, that comes to one in comparing these last two refer ences is that we need to be represented by counsel, for Satan it is who continu ally accuses us and Christ is the One Who would be our advocate or lawyer. (1 John 2 :1). It may be a new conception to some to consider Satan as a being of great dignity, but such the scriptures instruct us to do. The modern conception of Satan being a bad little boy that can be made fun of, called by familiar nick names and ordered away at our pleas ure, is responsible for the growing dis regard for the greatness of this evil being whom we must continually resist. Jude 9. Yet, Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he dis puted about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusa tion, but said, “ The Lord rebuke thee.” Satan is likewise the “ Prince of the Power of the Air,” for such Paul calls him in plain words in Eph. 2:2. Like wise, Satan is the prince of this world. For Jesus says, (John 14:30) “ For the prince of this world cometh and hath nothing in me.” The Apostles speak of him as the god of this age. (2 Cor. 4:4.) It is a striking fact that in the ac count of Satan’s offer to' Jesus of the kingdom of the world (Matt. 4:8) the Greek word for world is one which need not necessarily be translated in the
Personality of Satan | By M. WINIFRED ROUZEE | Bible Women’s Department |
HE same pronouns and attri butes of personality are ap plied to Satan as to God. Like wise the individual acts of per
sonality are ascribed to Satan as well as to God. In a fair-minded comparison of the following scriptures one is forced to the logical conclusion that if Satan be not a person, then neither is God. I Thess. 4:16, The Lord Himself............ ................................I I Cor. 11:14, Satan himself Mai- 2:7, The Messenger of the Lord of Hosts.... ------------ II Cor. 12:7, The messenger of Satan II Thes. 2:7, The Holy Spirit hindered Ps. 74:8, The synagogue of God.....-...... ....Rev. 2:9, The synagogue of Satan Rom. 15:16, The ministers of Jesus Christ.................................................. ....II Cor. 11:14-15, Ministers of Satan Ps. 11:4, The Lord’s throne in Heaven ....Rev. 2:13, Where Satan’s throne is Eph. 1:19, The working of His mighty power .............. ............ ;r—r......... ....... ... II Thess. 2:9, The working of Satan Matt. 12:28, The Kingdom of God........ ....Matt, 12:26, his kingdom (i. e., Satan’s) 'Amos 9:9, I will sift Israel................. — ....Luke 22:31, Satan hath desired to sift you Matt 4:4, Jesus said................... —--.....- ............. ............. Mdtt. 4:3, Satan said Matt. 4:13, Jesus left Nazareth............ ....Matt, 4 :l i , The devil leaveth Him Rev. 4:9, God Who liveth forever and ever .................... -.....................-------- ....Rev. 20:10, Satan punished for ever and ever The expression “ forever and ever’’ in both of these verses consists of the pre cise Greek words in the same Greek case, therefore we must admit for Satan
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