Satan in the new testament

Satan is not a major character in the New Testament, unlike in the Old Testament. However, he is mentioned several times in the New Testament, often in the context of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and the apostles' struggles against evil. Here are some key references to Satan in the New Testament:

  1. Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13 - Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness, where Satan tries to tempt Jesus to turn stones into bread, worship him, and jump from the temple. Jesus resists each temptation and is declared the Son of God.
  2. Luke 10:18 - Jesus says that he saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
  3. John 8:44 - Jesus says that Satan is the father of lies and that he was a murderer from the beginning.
  4. John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11 - Jesus says that he will cast out Satan and that Satan will be cast out of heaven.
  5. Acts 5:3 - Peter accuses Ananias of lying to the Holy Spirit and says that he has not lied to men, but to God, and that Satan has filled his heart.
  6. Acts 26:18 - Jesus says that he will open the eyes of Paul to turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God.
  7. 1 Corinthians 5:5 - Paul says that he will deliver the Corinthian church to Satan for destruction, but that he will deliver the man who has sinned to the spirit of jealousy.
  8. 2 Corinthians 2:11 - Paul says that Satan has been transformed into an angel of light.
  9. 2 Corinthians 11:14 - Paul says that Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
  10. Ephesians 2:2 - Paul says that we were once children of wrath, like the rest of humanity, but that God has saved us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
  11. 1 Peter 5:8 - Peter says that your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
  12. Revelation 12:9 - Satan is cast out of heaven and is said to be the serpent, the ancient dragon, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world.

In the New Testament, Satan is often referred to as the "prince of this world" (John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11) or the "ruler of this world" (John 14:30). He is also referred to as the "father of lies" (John 8:44) and the "deceiver of the whole world" (Revelation 12:9).

It's worth noting that the New Testament does not provide a detailed account of Satan's origin or his role in the world, unlike the Old Testament. The New Testament focuses more on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the spread of Christianity, rather than on the nature and activities of Satan.