L E T T E R S B Y P A U L t o c h u r c h a t c o r i n t h |
See page on Original Website
2 Corinthians 11: 13 - 15
| Satan becomes angel of light |
|
2 Corinthians 11: 13 - 15 ( King James Version )
|
| |
| verse 13: For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. |
| |
|
verse 14 > And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
|
| |
|
verse 15 > Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.”
|
| |
| |
| 2 Corinthians 11: 13 - 15 ( New International Version ) |
| |
| For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. |
| v. 14 > And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. |
|
| v. 15 > It is not surprising then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. |
| This Scripture Quoted in Spirit of Prophecy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fallen man is Satan's lawful captive. The mission of Christ was to rescue him from the power of his great adversary. Man is naturally inclined to follow Satan's suggestions, and he cannot successfully resist so terrible a foe unless Christ, the mighty Conqueror, dwells in him, guiding his desires, and giving him strength. God alone can limit the power of Satan. He is going to and fro in the earth, and walking up and down in it. He is not off his watch for a single moment, through fear of losing an opportunity to destroy souls. It is important that God's people understand this, that they may escape his snares. Satan is preparing his deceptions, that in his last campaign against the people of God they may not understand that it is he. 2 Corinthians 11:14: "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." While some deceived souls are advocating that he does not exist, he is taking them captive, and is working through them to a great extent. Satan knows better than God's people the power that they can have over him when their strength is in Christ. When they humbly entreat the mighty Conqueror for help, the weakest believer in the truth, relying firmly upon Christ, can successfully repulse Satan and all his host. He is too cunning to come openly, boldly, with his temptations; for then the drowsy energies of the Christian would arouse, and he would rely upon the strong and mighty Deliverer. But he comes in unperceived, and works in disguise through the children of disobedience who profess godliness. {1T 341.1}
|
| Satan is preparing his deceptions that in his last campaign against the people of God, they may not understand that it is he. 2 Cor. 11:14: "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." While some deceived souls are advocating that he does not exist, he is taking them captive, and is working through them to a great extent. Satan knows better than God's people the power that they can have over him, when their strength is in Christ. {MYP 51.2}
|
Able to Discern Truth From Error
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 2 Cor. 11:13, 14.
The truth is efficient, and through obedience its power changes the mind into the image of Jesus. It is the truth as it is in Jesus that quickens the conscience and transforms the mind; for it is accompanied to the heart by the Holy Spirit. There are many, who, lacking spiritual discernment, take the bare letter of the Word, and find that unaccompanied by the Spirit of God, it quickens not the soul, it sanctifies not the heart. One may be able to quote from the Old and the New Testament, may be familiar with the commands and promises of the Word of God; but unless the Holy Spirit sends the truth home to the heart, enlightening the mind with divine light, no soul falls upon the Rock and is broken; for it is the divine agency that connects the soul with God. {YRP 126.1}
|
| Satan therefore laid his plans to war more successfully against the government of God by planting his banner in the Christian church. If the followers of Christ could be deceived and led to displease God, then their strength, fortitude, and firmness would fail, and they would fall an easy prey. Great Controversy, page 42.2
|
| |
Chap. 198 - Satan Personates Christ-
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 2 Cor. 11:14.
Satan is preparing his deceptions that in his last campaign against the people of God, they may not understand that it is he. "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." . . . Satan will go to the extent of his power to harass, tempt, and mislead God's people. {Mar 206.1}
|
|
(2 Cor. 11:14; James 5:13-16; Rev. 13:13, 14.) Miracle-working Deceptions of Satan. -- None need be deceived. The law of God is as sacred as His throne, and by it every man who cometh into the world is to be judged. There is no other standard by which to test character. "If they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." Now, shall the case be decided according to the Word of God, or shall man's pretensions be credited? {7BC 911.4}
|
| |
Return to Scriptures in NT written by Paul page
