Topical Bible: The Devil: Shall be Condemned at the Judgment

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The Devil, also known as Satan, is a central figure in Christian theology, representing the embodiment of evil and opposition to God. Throughout the Scriptures, the Devil is depicted as a deceiver, tempter, and accuser of humanity. His ultimate fate, as revealed in the Bible, is one of condemnation and eternal punishment at the final judgment.

Biblical References to the Devil's Condemnation

1. Genesis 3:14-15: The first prophecy concerning the Devil's defeat is found in the aftermath of the Fall. God pronounces a curse upon the serpent, a representation of Satan, saying, "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; He will crush your head, and you will strike His heel." This passage foreshadows the ultimate victory of Christ over Satan.

2. Matthew 25:41: Jesus speaks of the final judgment, where He will separate the righteous from the wicked. He declares, "Then He will say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'" This verse indicates that the eternal fire, or hell, is specifically prepared for the Devil and his followers.

3. John 12:31: Jesus, speaking of His impending crucifixion, states, "Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out." Here, the "prince of this world" refers to Satan, and Jesus' words signify the beginning of the Devil's downfall through His sacrificial death and resurrection.

4. Revelation 12:9-10: The Apostle John describes a vision of a great battle in heaven, where "the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him." This passage highlights the Devil's defeat and expulsion from heaven, preluding his ultimate judgment.

5. Revelation 20:10: The final judgment of the Devil is vividly portrayed: "And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever." This verse confirms the eternal nature of the Devil's punishment.

Theological Implications

The condemnation of the Devil at the judgment is a pivotal theme in Christian eschatology. It underscores the ultimate triumph of God's justice and righteousness over evil. The Devil's fate serves as a warning to those who align themselves with his rebellion against God. It also provides hope and assurance to believers that evil will not prevail, and God's kingdom will be fully established.

Role in Christian Doctrine

The Devil's condemnation is integral to understanding the narrative of redemption and the cosmic struggle between good and evil. It affirms the sovereignty of God and the certainty of His promises. The anticipation of Satan's judgment encourages believers to remain steadfast in faith, resisting the Devil's schemes and living in the light of Christ's victory.

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Jude 1:6
And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness to the judgment of the great day.
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Revelation 20:10
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
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Of the Loosing of the Devil, and of the Second and Greatest ...
... XXVI."Of the Loosing of the Devil, and of the Second and Greatest Judgment ... But their
lord with his servants shall be seized and condemned to punishment ...
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Jeremy Taylor -- Christ's Advent to Judgment
... blotted with characters of death and foul dishonor; 3. The devil, their enemy ... this
signifies but these two things: First, That we shall be condemned for the ...
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Of those who Fancy that no Men Shall be Punished Eternally.
... suffer eternally, and who suppose that they shall be delivered ... for he believed that
even the devil himself and ... the sufferings of those who are condemned in the ...
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The Judgment.
... soul, either upon Christ or against the devil and antichrist ... shall devour before
him, and it shall be very ... the sinners now to be judged and condemned; for after ...
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Against those who are of Opinion that the Punishment Neither of ...
... and immovable belief of the truest piety, that the devil and his angels shall never
return ... God spared them not, and that they were condemned beforehand by ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 23 against those who are.htm

The Passages in which the Saviour Declares that There Shall be a ...
... in comparison with them, the others shall be justly condemned. ... then shall He say
also unto them on His ... into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his ...
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Article xxxvii the Last Judgment...
... eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his ... Father and His elect angels;
all tears shall be wiped ... eyes; and their cause which is now condemned by many ...
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Of those who Fancy That, on Account of the Saints' Intercession ...
... wretched suppliants for whom all His saints shall intercede ... signifying that no one
should be condemned by God ... to the acquittal or liberation of the devil and his ...
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How, by the Contrivance of the Devil, Brother Juniper was ...
... And by this sign you shall know him: he will ... seeing the signs given by the devil,
commanded that a ... a poor man has been seized and immediately condemned and led ...
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Against those who Fancy that in the Judgment of God all the ...
... eternal fire, which is prepared for the devil and his ... I shall be satisfied when Thy
glory shall be manifested ... glorified: none of these will be condemned by Him ...
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