Even now Satan is preparing for his final assault upon an unsuspecting world. In preparation he is “redefining” himself to deceive mankind into thinking he doesn’t exist, or worse, that he is not the “deceiver” and “destroyer” of men’s soul that the scripture portrays him as.

Whether it is the humanist atheist, church of Satan, or even so called Evangelical false brethren, Satan is redefining himself and he is getting away with it!  Just look at how he uses the media (and when I state media, I mean books,movies or any kind of electronic or print that can be used to convey a story to the mind.) to apply this important ploy of spiritual warfare.

A few examples,as I write this, is a prime time show on TV called “Lucifer” that portrays a once fallen angel given another chance to do good, as a crime fighter; to redeem himself. Lets not forget the controversy over  Hollywood’s movie “Noah” that portrays the fallen angels, of Genesis chapter six that “left their first habitation” to marry women, as those that, according to the plot line, were treated unjustly by the “Creator”. They were later able to redeem themselves in their help toward Noah.

Yes, the deceiver wants evil to be portrayed as good so that he can lead a world wide rebellion against the Lord Jesus Christ. He is not afraid to speak blasphemies against God and against his anointed. Satan’s end time man will be his spokes person.

Dan.7:25  And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

Rev.13:5  And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.

KJV	NIV
Isa 14:12How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!	Isaiah 14:12How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations!
Eze 28:17  … I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. Eze 28:18  Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee. Eze 28:19  All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more.	Ezek.28:17 So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings. 18 By your many sins and dishonest trade you have desecrated your sanctuaries. So I made a fire come out from you, and it consumed you, and I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who were watching. 19 All the nations who knew you are appalled at you; you have come to a horrible end and will be no more.

I won’t go into detail because G.Riplinger has an exhaustive expose on the new bible versions, and time won’t permit here, but notice the subtle changes that are made in the NIV.
In Isaiah, the KJV reveals to the world the name of the enemy of man’s soul. Luciferians, and New Age propagandists have their “talking points” nullified by the scripture’s unflattering account of their “founder”.

In Ezekiel’s account The Lord speaks of not only the king of Tyre’s judgment, but the future fulfillment in the “Wicked One” behind his power and authority. Whereas the NIV uses “past tense” making it to only refer to the earthly potentate. Any future judgment is removed. Very subtle! but effective attack on the scripture.

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 Little known attributes of Satan from the scripture

So that we should not be ignorant of his devices, the Holy Spirit describes Satan in various ways through scripture. One of the little known ways He uses are attributes of beasts.

• As a lion:

–1Pe 5:8  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

• As a dragon:

–Rev 12:9  And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

“…sorrow is turned into joy before him.”

• Job 41:4 Will he [Leviathan] make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?
• Job 41:9 Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
• Job 41:24 His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone.
• Job 41:25 When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
• Job 41:33 Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear.
• Job 41:34 He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride.

In Job chapter 41, the Lord is asking Job some rhetorical questions concerning one of His creations. Though the Lord is talking about Leviathan,”..that crooked serpent.”, this author believes He is also referring to Satan. Verse 34 gives him away.

“..he is a king over all the children of pride.”

Paul refers to the world as “children of disobedience”

Eph_2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

Now we can glean some information about “that spirit” from Leviathan.

Will he make a covenant with thee? 

Can Satan be bargained with?

His heart is as firm as a stone.

Satan has no sympathy for God’s creation. As a matter of fact, he finds joy in our afflictions and sorrows.

Job 41:22  In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him. 

Satan uses his ministers to keep the world in darkness. If he can convince the world that the bible is just a compilation of fairy tales and stories for children, works that can’t be trusted, he can keep his true agenda hidden.

Did Leviathan really exist? Because if not, then any reference to “a king over all the children of pride.” would be without merit. The thought of such a creature having existed would be troubling for the “one” who the scripture likens it to. But should we be surprised of such a creature? A sea serpent that trolls the waters?

Job 41:9  Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him? 

 

Without our advocate,Jesus Christ, we have no chance of challenging Satan. If Satan was to appear before us in his true form, it would be a frightful sight even for the strongest among men.

What does God say about Satan’s true form? The bible speaks of Satan having the ability to transform into something more appealing to the human eye.

2Co 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
2Co 11:15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

But from the beginning of his creation he had a certain form; and possibly still retains it. Let’s look at the book of Ezekiel.

Anointed cherub that covereth

Eze 28:12-18 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire. Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.

The Holy Spirit reveals a mystery in this small narrative. Of an age that has since passed away; a time before man became a part of God’s creation.

God’s prophet mentioning the earthly king of Tyrus, nevertheless focuses his ire toward the spiritual force behind that man. None other then the prince of the power of the air himself, satan. Even though he is not mentioned by name, the mention of a fallen cherub reveals that it can be none other.

The first time satan appears in scripture we find him as the deceiver in the garden of Eden. Ezekiel is not speaking of this time with our first parents for it mentions in verse 13 of being in Eden. That he was the anointed cherub covered with precious stones: a thing of beauty and brightness. A creature with tabrets and pipes made in him. He was anointed for covering and ministering to God.

A tabret comes from the word tabor which means to tap.

I will be like the Most High!

Man in his quest for knowledge has found himself in league with the serpent. God in his love and mercy toward man placed a wedge between the alliance by “placing enmity between” the seed of the woman and the serpent. The damage was done; the creation marred, but God’s plan for redemption was already at work.

Though Satan’s head was bruised at the cross of Calvary, God had not left off punishment for the “physical” serpent therefore we should not find it a strange coincidence that in every part of the globe, the snake is feared and hated above all creatures.

Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
Isa 14:13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
Isa 14:14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
Isa 14:15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

Satan’s counterfeits:

Little is said about Satan and his counterfeits. After all, he being the father of lies, is the master counterfeiter.

Though Satan knows that he can never be the Most High, for that is reserved for Jesus Christ alone. Nevertheless, he understands that in order to deceive mankind, the counterfeit must be as close to the genuine article as possible. The apostle Paul states that we should not marvel at his attempt to deceive.

2Co 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

Satan has his ministers to propagate his gospel. His counterfeit gospel is also a gospel of peace (false peace) that he promises through the lusts of the flesh. Maybe you have been visited by, or seen his ministers in action. They are available for both public and private viewing; in print, and in movies, and art. The subtlety of the serpent knows no limits. His message is one of rebellion against God and against His gospel. He encourages man to live without God. Educational, business, scientific, and government institutions’ foundations are based upon this concept, and it is old as the garden of Eden.

..and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.[Gen 3:5]

There is usually some element of truth in all lies. That’s what makes them more convincing. Our first parents did receive knowledge of  “good and evil” and they did become “gods” in the sense that thy chose their own destiny. But the tempter withheld a vital truth.

Jer.10:11 Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.

Those that choose to live each day of their life in their own power and wit have made themselves a god, and the gods of this world will ultimately perish from off it.

Satan’s promise of Immortality

I will take a few words to discuss one of many counterfeits. Satan,in league with man, has unlocked the secret of immortality; so they think.

Since the middle of the 20th century man has worked to map the human genome. In doing so, the question as to why cells die may have been answered. Take for instance the following information.

Though there are several reasons why cells become “immortal”, including chromosomal abnormalities, one feature common to all of them is that they’ve violated something called the “Hayflick Limit”. In the early 1960s, Leonard Hayflick, now a cell biologist at the University of California at San Francisco, discovered that normal cells have a limit to how many times they can divide. After about 50 divisions, they enter a state called senescence — where the cells are alive but not actively dividing. They stay in this state until they die a natural death. But occasionally, some cells divide beyond their Hayflick Limit and never stop. And according to Hayflick, these cells are almost always cancerous
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As part of its budget for the next year, Darpa is investing $6 million into a project called BioDesign, with the goal of eliminating “the randomness of natural evolutionary advancement.” The plan would assemble the latest bio-tech knowledge to come up with living, breathing creatures that are genetically engineered to “produce the intended biological effect.” Darpa wants the organisms to be fortified with molecules that bolster cell resistance to death, so that the lab-monsters can “ultimately be programmed to live indefinitely.”
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of new technology for use by the military.Read More

The “genetic genie” has been loosed from his imprisonment, and now the pinnacle of the “slippery slope” has been reached. The ability to control the genetic kill switch must be found. The author believes that silicon chip implants in living cells must be used to monitor and control cell activity on a holistic scale. A central processing unit will be needed to monitor the “cyborg” cells.

Gen. 11:[6] And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.

 Part two.. to be continued