Question of the Week: Who is Satan?

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Who is Satan? Video On Demand: Special Forces for the Savior, Part 2 (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Ken's Blog (Sidebar) Museum News (Sidebar) Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: Who is Satan? A: Christians are often asked questions about Satan: Who is he? Was he created? When was he created? These and similar questions are valid questions to ask. To answer them, we need to carefully consider what the Bible says, since it is the only completely reliable source of information about Satan. The Bible doesn't give much information about Satan or the angels, but it does give enough to answer some of these questions. God's Word is infallible and the absolute authority, and we need to be leery of conclusions drawn from sources outside the Bible, such as man's ideas or traditions. Let's consider what the Bible says related to these questions. The first use of the name Satan is found in 1 Chronicles 21:1; chronologically, Job, which was written much earlier, surpasses this. Satan is found throughout Job 1 and Job 2. Satan literally means "adversary" in Hebrew. Continue reading to discover more of what Scripture says about Satan, demons, and Hell. News to Note Quick Look Bye-bye, big bang?: Is the big bang a scientific "fact" rejected only by young-earth creationists? A new physics paper shows otherwise. Read more. The wearable therapy: A news report touts the advantages and promise of stem cells derived from human skin. Read more. Also: Cro-Magnon frogs Marsupial mysteries Move along? And Don't Miss . . . Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Thank you! Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Evolutionary trees—they're full of dotted lines! Life in a test tube—is it possible? Old earthers—can they be Christians? People—are they hiding from God? The "impossible" people—we're here! After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Answers Outreach Answers Outreach Answers Magazine Answers VBS Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision. Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: When Did Methuselah Die? (Jul 30) Chapter 25: What about Satan and the Origin of Evil? (Jul 29) Why Orthodox Darwinism Demands Atheism (Jul 28) Arguments Christians Shouldn't Use (Jul 27) Smithsonian Exhibition—Deception and Atheism (Jul 26) "Pop" Cultures of Antiquity (Jul 25) Video On Demand Demolishing Strongholds Special Forces for the Savior, Part 2 Watch Video Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum Dinosaurs for Kids Answers Book for Kids Complete Set (The) More current bestsellers Ken's Blog AiG's Influence in a Canadian Church "'Move On' From Evolution-Creationism Debate?"—No, It Is Heating Up! Dr. Gary Parker Returns to the Creation Museum Get Your Pastor to Answers for Pastors—and Our Creation Museum! On the Road with the Museum Promotions Team Previous entries Museum News Dinosaur Dig: Pictures from the Field Dinosaur dig: first day in the field! The Dinosaur Dig is officially underway! Previous entries Upcoming Events Kentucky Sunday Speaking, August 1 Florida College Speaking, August 3 Tennessee Special Speaking Engagement, August 18 North Carolina Conference, August 20–21 Ohio College Speaking, August 31 More events Job Opportunities Armed Public Safety Officer A/V Technician Advancement Specialist Constituent Data Administrator (CDA) Cook Customer Service Associate Fabrication Supervisor Food Service Support Staff Graphic Designer Housekeeping Staff Manager of Advancement Senior Database Administrator (Senior DBA) Video Editor/Animator/VFX Web Designer Zoo Keeper
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