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May 28, 2012 Question: How did Satan come to exist?
The origin of Satan, or the Devil, is shrouded in mystery. Some point to Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:12-19 as descriptions of Satan’s fall from Heaven. As much as we might like it to, Isaiah 14:12-14 seems to be pointing to an Earthly king and not Satan.
Taking Ezekiel 28:12-19 and various New Testament passages into account, Satan was created by God as an angel whose heart became corrupted because he wanted to be God. Pride led to rebellion resulting in his removal from heaven to the earth. The first time we hear about him in Scripture is Genesis 3 in the Garden of Eden where he is twisting the truth and tempting Eve. He has been tempting us ever since.
Since Satan is an angel we know this much:
The battle between good and evil was waged during the crucifixion and was won by the resurrection.
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