The Rules of Engagement

The Rules of Engagement

spirits to cause misfortunes, mishaps, and accidents and to incite criminal activities. (See Luke 7:21.) 12. Seducing spirits Satan commands seducing spirits, which are responsible for attracting and drawing you into a wrong or foolish course of action. Many fall victim to this kind of spirit. (See 1 Timothy 4:1.) 13. Archangels Satan was a created being, along with all other angelic beings. He was also one of the highest-ranking angels, along with Michael and Gabriel. According to Ezekiel 28:11–17 and other passages of Scripture, Satan had a kingdom on Earth. He fell and led a host of angels into rebellion against God. He was thrown out of heaven, and has become a ruler of this world’s systems: the prince of the power of the air. He is cunning, wicked, and insidious. He opposes all that is of God and everything that is good. (See Isaiah 14:12–14.) S atan ’ s N ames Most of us know that Satan has more than one name. When Jesus went about delivering people and casting out demons, He called the demons out by name (Mark 5:9–15; Luke 8:30). By Jesus’s victorious example, it would be better for us on our battlefield to be prepared by knowing these names:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Lucifer (Isa. 14:12–14) Devil and Satan (Rev. 12:9) Beelzebub (Matt. 10:25; 12:24) Adversary (1 Pet. 5:8–9) Belial (2 Cor. 6:15) Dragon (Rev. 12:3–12; 13:1–4; 20:1–3) Serpent (2 Cor. 11:3; Rev. 12:9) The god of this world (2 Cor. 4:4) The prince of this world (John 12:31) Prince of the power of the air (Eph. 2:1–3) Accuser of the brethren (Rev. 12:10)

10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

The enemy (Matt. 13:39) The tempter (Matt. 4:3) The wicked one (Matt. 13:19, 38)

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