Topical Bible: The Devil: The Wicked: Deceived By

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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 Bible, the Devil is depicted as a deceiver, whose primary aim is to lead humanity away from the truth and into sin. This entry explores the theme of the wicked being deceived by the Devil, as illustrated in various scriptural passages.

Genesis 3:1-5
The first instance of the Devil's deception is found in the Garden of Eden. Disguised as a serpent, the Devil deceives Eve by questioning God's command and suggesting that disobedience would lead to enlightenment:
"Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, 'Did God really say, "You must not eat from any tree in the garden"?' The woman answered the serpent, 'We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, but of the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, "You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die."' 'You will not surely die,' the serpent told her. 'For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.'" (Genesis 3:1-5)

2 Corinthians 11:14-15
The Apostle Paul warns the Corinthian church about false apostles who disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, just as Satan disguises himself as an angel of light:
"And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions." (2 Corinthians 11:14-15)

2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
Paul further describes the coming of the lawless one, whose appearance is in accordance with the work of Satan, marked by deception and false signs:
"The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them." (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10)

Revelation 12:9
In the apocalyptic vision of John, the Devil is identified as the great deceiver of the whole world, emphasizing his role in leading astray the nations:
"And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him." (Revelation 12:9)

Revelation 20:7-8
The final deception by the Devil occurs after the thousand years, when he is released to deceive the nations once more, gathering them for battle against God:
"When the thousand years are complete, Satan will be released from his prison, and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore." (Revelation 20:7-8)

Throughout Scripture, the Devil's primary tactic is deception, targeting the wicked and those who are vulnerable to his lies. His ultimate goal is to thwart God's plan and lead humanity into rebellion against their Creator. The Bible consistently warns believers to remain vigilant and discerning, relying on the truth of God's Word to resist the Devil's schemes.

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1 Kings 22:21,22
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
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Revelation 20:7,8
And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
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That Evil Comes of Sloth, and virtue from Diligence, and that ...
... The Devil is wicked; I grant this indeed, but he is wicked for himself not towards
us if we ... They were deceived in the theatre, but ye were not deceived. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily iii that evil comes.htm

The Wicked Raised, and Satan Loosed
... second death, the nations who are then deceived by Satan ... for by the event of a
resurrection of the wicked. ... from heaven devours them; and the devil that thought ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the wicked raised and satan.htm

The Judges Said: He Has Given Demonstration Enough of the Origin ...
... beginning, and also a liar, because he deceived the parties ... hand, they are called
sons of that wicked one, so ... Ye are of your father the devil," [1769] thereby ...
/.../the acts of the disputation with the heresiarch manes/33 the judges said he.htm

Against those who Object Because the Devil Has not Been Put Out of ...
... For if Job got the better of him, yet Adam was deceived and overthrown. ... For that
the Devil is not by nature wicked, learn from his very names. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily ii against those who.htm

Begins to Treat of the Union of the Soul with God in Prayer. How ...
... HOW TO BE SURE THAT WE ARE NOT DECEIVED IN THIS ... with God, but with vanities"when
the devil transports the ... who receive these graces are good or wicked; as I ...
/.../teresa/the interior castle or the mansions/chapter i begins to treat.htm

How they be Deceived that Follow the Fervour of Spirit in ...
... How they be deceived that follow the fervour of spirit ... science for to make advocation
of wicked spirits, and ... have said, that evermore when the devil taketh any ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the five and 4.htm

Evidences of Regeneration.
... any other sentiments and feelings toward the devil, or wicked ... the minds of all who
know wicked men and ... Again: many sinners have been deceived just in the way I ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xxix evidences of regeneration.htm

In the Creation of the World, and all Things in It, the True God ...
... In the same way, when Ahab was to be deceived, he undertook to be a lying spirit
in the mouth of ... For the disposition of the devil being wicked, he has no ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 14 in the creation.htm

The Doctrine of Satan.
... This title suggests that Satan is not only wicked himself, but is also the source
of all ... Matt.25:41; Rev.20:10""And the devil that deceived them was ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of satan.htm

Psalm CXL.
... For many pray unskilfully against wicked men. ... is the Head of the good, so is the
devil their head ... Not as though thou shouldest be deceived in the business thou ...
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