The term ‘devil’ is used in the New Testament as one of the names for the chief fallen angel and adversary of God also known as Satan (Revelation 12:9). The Greek word for devil is diabolos and means ‘the one who brings charges against’ or ‘slanderer’. This aspect of Satan’s character is clearly seen through Jesus’ opponents in John 8:44, whom Jesus calls children of the devil. They are following the devil’s pattern by rejecting the truth about Jesus and seeking to spread lies about Him by accusing Him of sin. Romans 8:33-34 makes it clear that the devil’s charges against repentant sinners are wiped out by the death and resurrection of Jesus. (See Evil, Satan)
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Evil
Satan