The Origin of the Devil

April 24, 2025

by Cleve Stafford A few days ago, someone asked me if I knew where the devil came from. I told her the easy answer is “From heaven,” but he is no longer there because of his disobedience. Of course, it is that simple, yet at the same time, it is much more complicated. The question…

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Should we hate Satan?

March 27, 2025

Question: Should we hate Satan? To me, it sure seems like we should hate the devil because he is the embodiment of sin (I John 3:8).  Satan is lost; he’s never coming over to God’s side. It just conflicts with our desire to love our enemies as we’re told to do. Answer: “The fear of…

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Satan’s Devices

August 2, 2021

by Jefferson David Tant The apostle John wrote some words concerning Satan in Revelation 12:9: “And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.” We are…

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The Wiles of the Devil

August 1, 2021

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Wiles-of-the-Devil.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Ephesians 6:10-18   I.         Satan is a real being             A.        Jesus warned Peter that Satan wanted him – Luke 22:31                         1.         Much like Satan wanted Job – Job 1:6-12             B.        Peter warned us that Satan wants to devour us – I Peter 5:8-9             C.        Thus, we have to know our enemy – II Corinthians…

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Is Satan female?

March 4, 2004

Question: Please clarify for me and back up with scripture proof that Satan is not a woman. My fiancé and I are having a dispute regarding this matter. He joined The House of Yahweh and now I’m afraid that he is being led astray. I am praying for him and would like other strong believers…

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