Who is Satan/demons?

July 5th, 2025
by Cara Erickson

As someone who is curious about Christian concepts or even as a new believer in Christ, sometimes it’s hard to get a straight and simple answer to a question. There are reasons for this (God and His ways are very complex), but it can be hard to know where to start and it can be overwhelming to have to read and research all kinds of things just to get a simple answer. The goal of this series of posts is to provide simple, concise answers and definitions to common questions about Christianity. These posts won’t be long or complicated, they won’t delve into all of the layers and angles that could be addressed in regards to each question; that’s not the intention. The intention is to give a clear and concise answer so that someone who is curious or new to the faith can have a starting point to work from. Think of it as Christianity 101, the very basics you need to know about foundational concepts in Christianity. We hope this will allow you to read the Bible or listen to Christian preaching and have a better understanding of what is being said. You are always welcome to email us with any specific questions you have: info@theywaysgf.com.

Who is Satan/demons?

The Bible doesn’t have much detail about Satan, but it does provide some important truths. He is known by several names throughout the Bible, most commonly Lucifer, the Devil, the Serpent, or the Evil One. What we do know is that he used to be an angel, but he rebelled against God; his pride made him want to be God instead of worship the true God. He is the one who deceived Adam and Eve into sinning and brought the sinful condition upon all of creation. Even to this day, he is at work (spiritually) trying to deceive people into following him and worshipping him instead of God.

He does have real power, but it is nothing compared to the power of God. The Bible describes him like a lion on a leash, he can only go so far and do so much and God has the ultimate authority. The Bible also tells us that when Jesus returns, he will put an end to Satan and all of those that follow him.