Satan
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The Son of Man confidently declared to Satan, “Get you behind me,” settling the status of agelong enemies. 53:8.4
A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand; if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself, and his kingdom cannot stand. 153:4.3
Satan issued the Lucifer Manifesto on the sea of glass, proclaiming allegiance only to Lucifer, the “God of liberty”. 53:4.1
Jesus refuted the accusation that he performed miracles by the power of Satan, stating that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand and that one who is greater than devils stands in their midst. 153:4.2-3
Judas's betrayal had Satan's full approval, as Jesus knew his hour had come and he faced his enemies with the safety and salvation of his chosen followers in mind. 179:2.3 183:0.4
Satan, Lucifer's first lieutenant, was sent to advocate his cause on Urantia, but ultimately failed in his mission to thwart Michael's bestowal. 53:1.4 53:2.1 67:1.1
Jesus faced the great temptation on Mount Hermon, revealing Satan and Caligastia, representing Lucifer, in a trial of human loyalty to the sovereignty of the universe. 134:8.6
Satan, a primary Lanonandek of great brilliance, was assigned by Lucifer to advocate his cause on Urantia, but ultimately failed in their mission to thwart Michael's bestowal. 53:1.4 67:1.1
Satan, a brilliant Lanonandek Son of light, visited Caligastia prior to rebellion, informing him of Lucifer's proposed “Declaration of Liberty” which led to the Prince's betrayal of trust. 67:1.1-2
In the Urantia Book
Status after rebellion
- The Ancients of Days allowed Satan to visit apostate princes, as Michael petitioned to intern all personalities involved in the Lucifer rebellion. 53:9.3
- Satan fell as lightning from heaven, symbolizing the cleansing of rebellion and sin in Norlatiadek after the triumph of Christ. 43:4.9 53:8.3 163:6.2
- Until Michael's bestowal mission was completed on Urantia, Satan freely roamed Satania, deceiving and misleading minds, but ultimately falling from heaven. 53:5.3 53:7.13-15 (53:8.1,3)
- Satan is now detained on Jerusem prison worlds, ending his ability to visit any of the fallen worlds of Satania. 53:9.4 54:4.8
- Satan sought to attend the Edentia conclave, but was unanimously rejected and fell from heaven like lightning. 43:4.8-9
- Sympathy for Satan perished throughout Satania after the failed attempt to corrupt Michael on Urantia. 53:8.2-3
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Get thee behind me Satan 53:8.4 — Mt 4:10; Mt 16:23; Mk 8:33; Lk 4:8.
- House divided cannot stand 153:4.3 — Mt 12:25-32; Mk 3:23-30; Lk 11:17-23.
- Pharisee says Beelzebub did it 153:4.2 — Mt 9:33b-34; Mt 12:23-24; Mk 3:22,30; Lk 11:15.
- Jesus knew work was over 179:2.3 — Jn 13:1-3.
- Betrayal pleased evil ones 179:2.3 — Eph 6:12.
- Satan's desire 183:0.4 — Lk 22:31.
- Satan 53:1.4 — Job 1:6-12; Job 2:1-7; Zec 3:1-2; Mt 4:10; Lk 10:18.
- The devil 53:1.4 — Mt 4:1-11; Mt 13:39; Mt 25:41; Lk 4:2-6,13; Lk 8:12,29; Acts 10:38; Jud 1:9; Rev 12:9; Rev 20:2.
- Devil, former Prince of this world 53:1.4 — Jn 12:31; Jn 14:30; Jn 16:11; Eph 2:2; Eph 6:12.
- Satan, a brilliant creature 67:1.1 — 2 Co 11:14.
- “Tempations” of Jesus 134:8.6 — Mt 4:3-11; Mk 1:13; Lk 4:2-13.
- Status of rebels 53:9.3 — Rev 12:9; Rev 20:1-13.
- Beheld Satan fall 43:4.9 — Lk 10:18. *Satan's defeat*: Rev 12:7-10.
- End of rebellion 53:8.3 — Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:13.
- I saw Satan fall as lightning 53:8.3 — Lk 10:18.
- Overcoming devils 163:6.2 — Lk 10:17b-18,20.
- Their place found no more 53:7.13 — Rev 12:8.
- Day when Sons of God came 43:4.8 — Job 1:6; Job 2:1.
- When Sons of God gathered 53:8.2 — Job 1:6.
- Satan came also 53:8.2 — Job 2:1.
Where it appears
Satan is linked in 21 paragraphs of the text.