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Scripture provides numerous examples of ways in which Satan opposes the presence and purposes of God in his world.
Satan opposes believers 1Ch 21:1 See also Job 2:1-7; Zec 3:1-2; 1Th 2:18
Satan accuses believers Rev 12:10 See also Job 1:8-11; Zec 3:1-2
Satan slanders believers 1Ti 5:14
Satan tests believers and causes their suffering Rev 2:10 See also Eph 6:11-13,16
Satan opposes the work of the archangel Michael Jude 9 The implication of these verses is that Michael’s work is in direct opposition to that of Satan. Michael is the protector of God’s people while Satan is their opponent: Da 10:13,21; Da 12:1; Rev 12:7
Satan opposes God’s purposes Mt 16:23 pp Mk 8:33
Satan opposes God’s word See also Mt 13:3-19 pp Mk 4:3-16 pp Lk 8:4-12 the parable of the sower; Mt 13:24-39 the parable of the weeds and its explanation; Ac 13:8-10 Elymas, the sorcerer, acts on Satan’s behalf to oppose Barnabas and Paul.
Satan opposes God’s righteousness 1Jn 3:7-10
Satan blasphemes God Rev 13:6
Zec 3:2 God rebukes him; Lk 10:19 His reign is temporary.
The devil He is the adversary because he deceives: Rev 12:9; Rev 20:2-3
Belial He is the adversary because he is the troublemaker or scoundrel (the same Hebrew word is used in the OT passages as in 2Co 6:15 to describe Satan’s work): Dt 13:13; 1Ki 21:10; Pr 6:12; 2Co 6:15
The dragon He is the adversary because he is the enemy: Rev 12:4,13-14
The serpent He is the adversary because he thwarts spiritual insight: Ge 3:1-5,13; 2Co 11:3
The prince of this world He is the adversary because his rule is temporary, not absolute: Jn 12:31; Jn 14:30; Jn 16:11
The angel of the Abyss Rev 9:11 He is the adversary because he is the destroyer.
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