Springs Article 2022-05 (1)

Isaiah 14:12-15
Ezekiel 28:11-17
Revelation 20:7-15

What is the meaning of Lucifer?

  • The shinning one, the morning star!
  • The bearer of light
  • Lucifer was created full of wisdom and perfect in beauty
  • Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28:12

Who was Lucifer?

  • Lucifer was the anointed cherub who covers!
  • Lucifer was the top (most special) angel of God
  • Cherubim are personal bodyguards to God, Ezekiel 10
  • God rides upon the cherub, Psalm 18:10

Where was Lucifer before he fell?

  • Lucifer was in Heaven!
  • Lucifer was in Eden above
  • Lucifer was in the Garden of God
  • Lucifer was in the holy mountain of God
  • Lucifer was in Mount Zion
  • Lucifer was in New Jerusalem
  • Lucifer was in a city full of precious stones and transparent gold
  • Ezekiel 28:13, Hebrews 11:10, 12:22, Revelation 21:18-20

Why did Lucifer fall?

  • He became full of himself (pride and selfishness)!
  • He wanted to steal the glory God deserves and keep it for himself
  • He wanted to steal the honour God deserves and keep it for himself
  • He wanted to steal the praise God deserves and keep it for himself
  • He wanted to steal the portion God deserves (the tithe) and keep it for himself
  • He wanted to be like God: independent and self-serving; He wanted to be his own god!
  • He wanted God’s blessings (the creation) without submission (obedience) to God’s Word
  • He took God for granted and thought he could do better for himself; in trying to be too smart, he became foolish
  • Are you taking God for granted?
  • Isaiah 14:14, Ezekiel 28:17

What is the proper definition of Sin?

  • Sin is rebellion against (the Word of) God!
  • Only God is good and right; you cannot be good and right without God
  • Romans 3:10-12
  • All your goodness + Rebellion against God = Evil
  • Having it your way without due regard to the Word of God is idolatry
  • God is a jealous God, He will not accept second place in your life
  • The opposite of submission is rebellion; if you’re not submitting to God’s Word, you’re rebelling against it
  • The solution to rebellion is quick repentance and obedience (uproot the seed of rebellion quickly before it produces a sure harvest)

What is the destiny of Lucifer?

  • Lucifer sinned and became Satan (the devil)!
  • Lucifer has been judged into spiritual darkness and he cannot repent
  • The current destiny of Satan is ‘tempter and adversary’ to mankind 
  • The future destiny of Satan is Hades (The Bottomless Pit for 1,000 yrs during the millennial reign of Christ)
  • The final destiny of Satan is Gehenna (The Lake of Fire and Brimstone, for all eternity)

2022: A Year of Fruitfulness

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