Works of Darkness   “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.” (Ephesians 5:11)   What are these “works of darkness” which we must avoid? Some of these works are enumerated in Romans 13:12-13: “Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, . . . not in rioting […]

“Can Satan read our minds / know our thoughts?”……First, it is important for us to remember that Satan is not omnipresent – he cannot be in more than one place at a time. Only God is everywhere, only God knows everything, while Satan must rely on his army of demons to do his bidding. ……Can […]

“Does Satan have to get God’s permission before he can attack us?”……Answer: There is no biblical evidence that suggests Satan needs God’s specific permission in order to act against Christians. Many people believe that Job 1 supports the idea of Satan not being able to afflict Job until he asked God. However, consider Satan’s argument […]

What is a bad omen……Answer: It might be helpful to first explain what an omen is. An omen is considered to be an event that portends the future, whether good or bad. In ancient Rome, “augurs” were those who could interpret these omens. Augury is a term to indicate the interpretation of omens and also […]

“How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)?”……The phrase “god of this world” (or “god of this age” [NKJV]) indicates that Satan is the major influence on the mind-set expressed by the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His areas of influence also encompass the world’s philosophies, education, […]

“Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?”……Answer: Satan was originally one of God’s holy angels, but he rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven (Luke 10:18). That was only the first stage of his judgment. Satan’s kingdom was vanquished at […]

Satan and Demons I believe in the existence and personality of Satan and demons. I believe that Satan is a fallen angel who led a group of angels in rebellion against God (Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:12-15). I believe He is the great enemy of God and man, and the demons are his servants in evil. […]