The Personhood of Satan (Book excerpt)

The Personhood of Satan

The characteristics of Satan as a person has been described here in order to show you that he (Satan) is a person. Let us consider some basic characteristics that exposed him as a person. They are the attributes of Satan based on the description that the bible gave us:

Satan was a created creature! He was created by God. Satan did not create anything!  How did I know? Because Colossians 1:16 reads: "For by him (Jesus Christ) all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him." Paul wrote in the book of Colossians that both visible and invisible things were created by God. And Satan happened to be one of those invisible things that were created by God. Although Satan can be seen with the eye of the Spirit. (I will explain this later on. Keep reading).Genesis 1: 1 reads: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."  Deuteronomy 4:19 reads: "...And when you look up into the sky and see the sun, moon, and stars--all the forces of heaven--don't be seduced into worshiping them. The LORD your God gave them to all the peoples of the earth" . Psalm 146:6 reads: "He [God] made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He keeps every promise forever."  2nd Corinthians 4:6 reads: For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness..."

Now that we have settled that aspect of Satan's Creator and Maker; let us consider some attributes of Satan that gave him off as both a man and a spirit-being!

Since we have established the fact that Satan was created by God. And himself (Satan) is not God. Then, who is he? Satan is both man and spirit-being. Since, he is not God, then, he must either be a man or an angel. Actually he is both. He is a fallen angel. He now goes up and down the earth like man.  Now, if Satan is a man, then, he must have all the characteristics of a man. So, let us consider all his characteristics with some scriptural backing.

Isaiah 14:16-17 reads: "Those who see you stare at you, they ponder your fate: “Is this the man who shook the earth and made kingdoms tremble, the man who made the world a desert,who overthrew its cities and would not let his captives go home?”

The two phrases: "Is this the man?" and  "the man who made..." show us that Satan is a man. He is a man who brings fear to many! He shakes kingdoms with fear. He makes a fertile place of the world become like a desert. He is the destroyer epitomized!

The phrase: "those who see you", hinted that indeed Satan can be seen! Although it is not everybody who can see him, Satan can be seen indeed! Now, how can Satan be seen? He can be seen in the spirit realm. In the supernatural, with the eye of the Spirit. So, what is the eye of the Spirit? Let me simplify that by saying you can see Satan when you begin to operate in the gift of discernment. This a gift of the Holy Spirit of God which helps distinguish everything by breaking them apart into their tiniest molecules!

Satan has body!

Isaiah 14:19 reads:"But you are cast out of your tomb like a rejected branch; you are covered with the slain,with those pierced by the sword," . If Satan can be covered. It means that he has a body just like human being. Satan has a body. How did i know that? Isaiah 14:19b reads: “You are covered with the slain, with those pierced by the sword, those who descend to the stones of the pit, like a corpse trampled underfoot". The picture of a corpse trampled underfoot is enough to show us the figure of a body.

Satan has buttocks!

Satan has buttocks and he can sit down. How did I know? Because Isaiah's account said Satan thought of sitting on God's throne. If Satan dreamt of sitting on the throne, if he aspired to sit on the throne; then, he must have a "bum-bum" (buttocks) with which to sit. "I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly..."(Isaiah 14:13).

Satan has a heart! 

Isaiah 14:13 reads: “I will ascend to heaven..." "How did I know that Satan has a heart? Because Isaiah wrote how Satan said in his heart that he would ascend to heaven. (Isaiah 14:13).

Satan lives in a city!

If Satan lives in a city, then, he must have an address! How did i know? Because the Bible said:

"...even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city--where Satan lives." (Revelation 2:13b). So the question is: in which city does he live? Where does he sleep and wake up in that city? What is his address? What is Satan's postal code? Well, Satan's address and location are not traceable by ordinary human mind. He lives in a spiritual location that cannot be seen with the naked eyes. Except through the eye of the Spirit.

Satan has a throne!

Satan has a throne just like royalties sit on their thrones. How did I know? Because Satan said in his heart that: "...I will raise my throne"  (Isaiah 14:13). The word: "my" shows that he has a personal throne that he sits on. Moreover, in the book of Revelation, we read how Jesus said to the angel of the church in Pergamum that: "I know where you live--where Satan has his throne..." (Revelation 2:12-13a). This proved that Satan has a throne and this throne has a location. The throne is situated somewhere. That was why the word "where" was used in that statement of Jesus to the messenger of Pergamum!

So where is the geographical location of Pergamum? It is not so much about a geographical place on the map. It is a spiritual location. As a result, that place may not be seen with a naked eye.

Satan has wings!

This is one of the features that made him a spirit-being. Remember that angels have wings. And he (Satan) is a fallen angel. So if he is a fallen angel. It means that he had wings before he fell. Yes. He still carry his wings around till date. Since, Satan has wings and he can fly. He is able to hide away from sight of human being. That way, he can deceive men and women that he does not exist. Isaiah's account captured his wings when Satan thought of ascending into heaven: "I will ascend above the tops of the clouds..." (Isaiah 14:14).

Satan can be seen!

Satan can be seen with the eyes of the spirit. And reading this book will really show you that. Because the imagery of Satan has been shown (to us) in the Bible. Isaiah's account captured how Satan became visible upon his fall. "...Those who see you stare at you..." (Isaiah 14:16).

Satan has feet! 

Satan has feet and he can step on the ground. Remember that buttock is attached to the pelvis. And the pelvis is supported by the legs. Yes, we are not in human anatomy class. I want you to see the features clearly. Satan can step on the ground and that is why he could destroy the lands, kingdoms and ruin cities. How did i know? Because Isaiah's account captured how Satan is a destroyer and a murderer. "...for you have destroyed your land and killed your people." (Isaiah 14:20). The account of John 10:10 also said that Satan comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy. 

Now, looking at all the listed attributes of Satan. Looking at someone who has a body, someone who lives in a city, someone who has buttocks, someone who has a throne, someone who can dream, someone who can imagine high and lofty things, someone who can plot to dethrone God (the King of kings and the Lord of lords). Can such a person be an abstract? No! Satan is a person. Don't be fooled! He is someone who has a heart. He could think. He could imagine. He could plot and strategize. And all what Satan think in his heart are evil. Now, what does these information tell us about Satan? It suggests that we should no longer have a foggy viewpoint of the devil. He is not those pictures that some folks paints in the comic book with black crayon. 

What could be further from the truth? How can someone like the person Isaiah describe has two horns? He is not an animal. He is a person. Henceforth, that wicked guy should no longer deceive you concerning his personhood!