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The Christadelphians #16a 'The Fallen Angel and Satan' Jul 20, 2026

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**[Actual, provable Bible Truth]**

We are Christadelphians, and we believe in letting the Bible interpret itself. In this powerful and thought-provoking presentation, we dismantle the traditional, unbiblical ideas surrounding the devil, Satan, and fallen angels. This is an expositional deep-dive into the problematic passages often misused to support the doctrine of a rebellious angel. We propose an alternative, insightful, and scripturally sound explanation that reveals the true meaning of these symbolic texts. Prepare for a wonderful and revealing journey through Isaiah, 2 Peter, Jude, and Revelation.

### 📜 What This Video Covers:

This outstanding presentation systematically addresses the key passages used to support the orthodox view of Satan:

* **Isaiah 14 & Lucifer:** We examine the "son of the morning" and prove that this passage is not about the fall of an angel, but a prophetic judgment against the King of Babylon.

* **The "Angels that Sinned" (2 Peter & Jude):** We tackle these challenging verses, discussing the ambiguity of the word "angel" (messenger) and offering a more probable interpretation involving prominent men, not divine beings.

* **The War in Heaven (Revelation 12):** We decode the powerful symbolism of the great red dragon, showing that this represents earthly political powers and human sinfulness opposing God's purpose, not a pre-creation rebellion.

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### 📖 Bible Verse Category

- **📖 Isaiah 14:12-15** - The "Lucifer" passage, correctly understood as a judgment on Babylon.

- **📖 2 Peter 2:4** - The angels that sinned, requiring careful interpretation.

- **📖 Jude 1:6** - Angels who kept not their first estate, contextually examined.

- **📖 Revelation 12:7-12** - The symbolic war in heaven, the dragon, and the devil.

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### ⌚ Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to "The Criselians" & Appendix Overview

00:21 - The Problem Passages & The Popular View

00:50 - Examining Lucifer & The King of Babylon (Isaiah 14)

02:50 - The Symbolism of the Fallen Star & The Man

03:40 - Conclusion on Isaiah: No Angel or Devil Mentioned

04:10 - New Testament Challenges: 2 Peter & Jude

05:00 - Understanding "Angel" as "Messenger"

06:15 - Ambiguity & Unwise to Depend Heavily on These Verses

07:20 - Certainties: No Rebellion, No Devil Mentioned

08:19 - The War in Heaven (Revelation 12)

09:50 - Understanding Symbolism & Prophetic Language

11:10 - Heaven & Earth as Symbols of Rulers & People

13:00 - Why Revelation Looks Forward, Not Back to Pre-Creation

14:20 - The Dragon is called the Devil, Not Vice Versa

15:20 - Conclusion: The Dragon is a Pagan Power Opposing God's Purpose

16:00 - Final Summary & Call to Action

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We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

Thought for July 20th. “BEHOLD YOUR KING IS COMING TO YOU” Jul 20, 2026

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Matthew in his Gospel is more prolific than the other Gospel writers in quoting the Old Testament prophecies that Jesus fulfilled. Today we have in his 21st chapter the account of the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (v.4-11). Matthew writes, “this took place to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet, saying ‘Behold your king is coming to you, mounted on a donkey … and the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! … Hosanna in the highest!’ And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up …”

The prophet whom God caused to predict this was Zechariah (9 v.9) and we are prompted to think of his and those of other prophets who were caused to write of the incredible dramas at the time of his second coming. We also see the remarkable prophecies the disciples were later to make as recorded in the book of Acts (e,g, 3 v.20,21) and in their letters about his second coming; the scene will be truly awesome when true believers will be saying something like “Behold our king is coming in great glory.”

But, just as awesome, overwhelmingly so, will be his great power to bring vengeance on those who deny him, being totally blind to there being a Creator with a plan and purpose for his creation.

When we come to Matthew 24 we will see how Jesus himself predicted his return, a time when conditions on earth will be “as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until … so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” [v.37-39]

There is nothing wrong with “eating and drinking” – it is essential – but Jesus is summing up human pleasures in life at that time, their main aim in living, with no thought of God, being the same as in the days of Noah. Let us make sure we are not “unaware” but are ready to respond when we hear the words, “Behold your king is coming to you …”

Why you should read the Bible #16 Antisemitism predicted in the Bible Jul 19, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] Pleased to present in collaboration with the Bible Unlocked team, this thought-provoking presentation from the sixth season of Bible Unlocked Live, A foundational series, “Why You Should Believe the Bible,” revealing how faith is built on a rock-solid foundation of evidence and reason. They hold a webinar each week....Find out more @ https://www.bibleunlocked.com/Why is the tiny nation of Israel perpetually in the global spotlight? In this thought-provoking and revealing presentation, we explore the Bible’s answer to this modern-day phenomenon. This outstanding study delves into the origins of Israel with God’s covenant with Abraham, and the subsequent warnings given in Deuteronomy that foretold a history of scattering and persecution. We provide an insightful exposition on the prophecy of antisemitism, examining how the rejection of the Messiah led to centuries of suffering, yet how God’s purpose with His people remains unbroken. Discover the wonderful hope that is still bound up with the promises to the fathers, and how, through Christ, we can become heirs to that same Abrahamic promise. This is an insightful and encouraging study for anyone seeking to understand Bible prophecy and God’s unwavering faithfulness.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction: Why is Israel Always in the News?01:50 - The Covenant with Abraham: The Foundation04:15 - The Promise of Land and a Great Nation05:30 - What is Antisemitism?06:45 - The Warning of Deuteronomy: Scattering and Persecution08:00 - The Ultimate Act of Disobedience: Rejecting the Messiah09:30 - A History of Fulfilled Prophecy: Persecution Through the Ages10:30 - God’s Perspective: Not Pleased, but Not Finished11:30 - Beloved for the Fathers' Sake: The Unbreakable Bond13:15 - The Promise of a New Covenant14:05 - Jerusalem: A Burdensome Stone in Last Days Prophecy16:05 - The Hope of the Gospel is a Jewish Hope17:10 - Q&A: Has God Rejected His People? (Romans 11)20:55 - Q&A: How Can Gentiles Share in the Promise? (Galatians 3)26:00 - Q&A: Is God Pleased with Israel Today?28:30 - Conclusion & Next Week's Topic**Bible Verses Referenced:**📖 Galatians 3:8📖 John 4:22📖 Genesis 13:15-17📖 Deuteronomy 28📖 Jeremiah 30:11📖 Genesis 12:3📖 Jeremiah 31:31-33📖 Zechariah 12:2-3📖 Zechariah 12:8-9📖 Romans 11:1📖 Romans 11:17📖 Romans 11:23📖 Jeremiah 31:10📖 Galatians 3:26-29**Tags:**Bible study, Bible prophecy, antisemitism, Israel, Jewish people, Deuteronomy 28, Abrahamic covenant, Romans 11, last days, Jerusalem, Zechariah, Christadelphian, Scripture exposition, God's promises, end times prophecy, what does the Bible say, faith, gospel, Jesus ChristWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

Thought for July 19th. CORRECT ME O LORD, BUT …” Jul 19, 2026

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“Every man is stupid and without knowledge” we read today in Jeremiah ch, 10 v.14. But man thinks he is the master of all kinds of knowledge! But he is without knowledge of the true God, the Creator, “who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.” [v.12]

With the powerful telescopes, and special satellites and probes into space, scientists have in recent years learnt how much the universe has been immeasurably stretched out! In awe of the awareness he had gained of God’s creative powers – Jeremiah reflects on his own situation and writes, “I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps. Correct me, O LORD, but in justice; not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.” [v.23,24]

Surely Jeremiah’s attitude and words should also be ours, and should be evident every day in our thoughts and prayers to and through our Saviour, leading us to become increasingly strong in faith to be able to cope with the situation when….!! … when the Almighty corrects this world in his anger!

Ponder as to why God told Jeremiah not to pray for the people around him! We read this yesterday. Remember! “As for you, do not pray for this people, or lift up a cry or prayer for them, and do not intercede for I will not hear you” [v.16]. God repeats this to Jeremiah, look at ch. 11 v.14 “Therefore do not pray for this people, or lift up a cry or prayer on their behalf, for I will not listen when they call to me in the time of their trouble.”

Is the world going to get into a totally desperate situation? Is it not approaching that now!! It is sometimes said you will never find an atheist on a life raft. Will the whole world be in a life raft situation? Most nations are totally entrenched in their minds that there is no God so we cannot imagine much prayer will be offered when the world is at its wit’s end – it will be a scene of mass panic!! Will our faith be such that we will rise above this situation?

How often do we quote Luke 21:26 “ …people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken.” It is how we build up our faith now that will ensure we will not be shaken. In the areas of our weaknesses let us pray, “Correct me O LORD, but in justice: not in your anger”

Thought for July 18th. “WHO THEN CAN BE SAVED” Jul 18, 2026

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Our chapter (19) in Matthew contains several sayings of our Master that are most challenging. There was one that made his disciples “greatly astonished.” It was the outcome of a conversation that started when “a man came up to him saying, ‘Teacher what good deed must I do to inherit eternal life?” [v.16] This causes Jesus to say, ‘If you would enter into life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ones?’ and Jesus then lists the principal commandments, “You shall not “ … murder … commit adultery … shall not steal … bear false witness … will honour (your parents) … love your neighbour as yourself.” [v.17,19]

The man responds, “All these I have kept. What do I still lack? Jesus said to him, ‘If you would be perfect, go sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” [v.20,21] “The young man went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.”

Jesus tells his disciples how difficult it is ”for rich people to enter the kingdom of God.” The disciples “were greatly astonished saying, “Who then can be saved?” [v.25] We ponder our Lord’s reply, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” This is because God looks to see the true condition of our hearts: what are our priorities in life, what we have “left” behind so as to “do (work) for my name’s sake … and (therefore) will inherit eternal life.” [v.29]

So we must each ask ourselves, what am I doing in the service of Jesus? Am I just giving him my spare time? How has being called to his service changed the priorities in my life? How do I use my Holydays? Only those who have their priorities right “can be saved” – but they will not have ‘earned’ salvation; Paul made a vital point in writing to the Corinthians, “we (are) working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain” [2 Cor 6 v.1] Do you fully appreciate his grace? Are you “working together” with your Saviour?

July 16th. “ … GREATLY DISTRESSED” Jul 16, 2026

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Jesus constantly says things to his disciples which challenge their attitudes and expectations – can we learn lessons ourselves from this? In today’s 17th chapter of Matthew we see how “they were greatly distressed” [v.23] after “Jesus said to them, ‘The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.’” Not long before, as we read yesterday, Jesus had rebuked Peter when Peter had said to him, “This shall never happen to you” [16 V.22]

The message of his impending death was now starting to sink in – their minds are unsuccessful in putting this into focus with his words about the glory that would follow – sitting “on twelve thrones” as we will read in ch. 19 v.28. We read today of the three that witnessed his transfiguration, they “fell on their faces and were terrified.” [v.6] when they heard the voice of God speaking from a bright cloud saying, “’This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased’ [v.5]

Such is our human nature, we have great difficulty in coping with events outside the realm of past experience. What if there is a warning of such events? The women who accompanied Jesus were somewhat better in coping with his tragic death than any of the 12 – and they were the first to visit the tomb and accept that he was wondrously raised again and now had an immortal body.

Our thoughts now go to what is to confront us in coming years, maybe even in coming months! Will we be “greatly distressed” when, as we will soon read in ch, 24 v.27,29 “as the lightning from the east so will be the coming of the Son of Man … the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light and the stars will fall …” Some prefer to give a spiritual interpretation to this – but Jesus is literally returning!

Are we confident we will not be like the disciples, but will have a strong and confident faith anticipating the moment “he will send out his angels and they will gather his elect …”? [v.31] – that will be literal. We talk and study a lot about the glories that follow his return – and the disciples rejoiced in the promise of Jesus about their future, but that did not help them to cope with the tragedy that came first.

May our constant prayer be “Lord increase our faith” as the disciples requested of him [Luke 17 v.5] – and deserve the same commendation Paul gave to the Thessalonians in his 2nd letter to them, “We ought always to give thanks to God for you brothers (& sisters), as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly.”

Thought for July 15th. “… FACES HARDER THAN ROCK” Jul 16, 2026

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The word “faces” in God’s word is often used as a synonym for ‘minds,’ such as when ”the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face” [Exod.33 v.11] – and we see this today in Jeremiah. The prophet is bitterly complaining to God about the attitudes of mind he sees all around him.

“O LORD, do not your eyes look for truth?” [5 v.3] But he does not find truth! God brings trouble on them, “but they felt no anguish … they refused to take correction. They have made their faces harder than rock; they have refused to repent.” Jeremiah thinks there will be a different attitude among the rich, but there is not! “they are all alike … they have no sense … they do not know the way of the LORD” [v.5,4]

How parallel this is with the attitudes of mind that exist today! The people “’have been utterly treacherous to me’, declares the LORD. They have spoken falsely of the LORD and have said, ‘He will do nothing; no disaster will come upon us” [v.11,12] Today, the mature educated people sense the world’s future is going to be increasingly difficult, but they in no way sense that there is a Creator who is going to cause this – or make it worse.

Jeremiah is told to “Declare this in the house of Jacob; proclaim it in Judah … Do you not fear me? Declares the LORD … your sins have kept good from you … They know no bounds in deeds of evil; they judge not with justice … Shall I not punish them for these things? … shall I not avenge myself …” [v.20,22.28,29] And God did avenge himself in the horrible destruction of the Temple and of all Jerusalem.

The chapter ends with a question we should ask ourselves. After observing “my people love to have it so” the LORD asks the question, “but what will you do when the end comes?” Do you know what you will do, for our world is so similar in so many ways to Jeremiah’s!

God’s word alone provides us with the answer – How “hard” is your “face”? Only our daily reading will enable us to fully absorb that answer – and the more we join together to discuss and more fully understand God’s word, the more that answer will become clear to us.

Thought for July 14th. “THIS DEFILES A PERSON” Jul 16, 2026

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Most people are never conscious of the need for spiritual cleanliness; the Jewish religious leaders had made quite a ritual out of material and physical cleanliness, hands in particularly had to be constantly cleansed. In today’s chapter in Matthew we read a lesson of Jesus about this which should be familiar to us: the kind of defilement we should be really concerned about!

Jesus said, “… what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person” [15 v.11] Remember what we read in ch. 12? “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks … on the day of judgement people will give account for every careless word …” [v.34,36] What is there in “abundance” in your heart? If we listen, read or watch many of the things that are said today, so that they become part of thinking and attitudes, we start to developed a defiled heart.

Life today is such a contrast to our parents experiences 70 years ago! The concerns then included getting home from school if air raid warnings sounded; having faith in the overseeing hand of God was fully ‘real’ to our parents. A very different diet was available for our hearts in those days.

There are countries today where true believers really need to have genuine faith. God’s word tells us that the “peace” we presently experience is going to dramatically change – are our hearts strong and focused so they will be able to cope with the time of world-wide trouble and anxiety which must surely come?

Jesus more fully explains his point to his disciples, “ … what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. For out of the heart come evil thoughts … sexual immorality …” [v.18,19] and similar things; much of so called ‘entertainment’ today has these things in abundance!

Jesus also made this intriguing point, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up,” [v.13] Does your thinking and doing show that he has planted you? .

Thought for July 13th. “…THE THRONE OF THE LORD …” Jul 16, 2026

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As we read more of the remarkable testimony of Jeremiah we come across some brief glimpses of the ultimate future time of glory. In today’s chapter we read, “At that time Jerusalem shall be called the throne of the LORD, and all nations shall gather together to it, to the presence of the LORD in Jerusalem, and they shall no more stubbornly followtheir own evil heart.” [3 v.17] Those seeking God with a genuine heart were encouraged, indeed, wondrously excited by this prospect, as we are today.

So much of what we read in Jeremiah has parallels with the self-centred attitudes seen today as we live in the final years of human control of this earth. Jeremiah had begun his life in good circumstances, he was born to be a priest and the word of the LORD first came to him as a very young man in the reign of Judah’s last good king, Josiah.

We learn in 2 Kings 22, that Josiah initiated the repairing of the Temple (v.5) and it was reported to him by the High Priest that “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD.” [v.8] and the rest of the chapter and the next describes the dramatic story of the reformation the King then initiated. In the eighteenth year of his reign a great “Passover was kept to the LORD in Jerusalem” [23 v.23] It was a dramatic early start to the life of Jeremiah, it compares just a little with our own teenage years when we witnessed the dramatic taking of Jerusalem as the nations capital after 1900 years in oblivion. But how ungodliness has grown in the world since then!. There are now no humans, those unenlightened by the word of God, who have any confidence that the world has a long term future – and this became Jeremiah’s experience too – the nation of Israel had no future .

Josiah is killed just 13 years after this Passover; from then on, Jeremiah lives and preaches in many hostile circumstances right through until the destruction of Jerusalem – and afterwards. But first God granted him a brief period of “peace” to gain strength under the reign of a good king. His book does not appear to have been put together in chronological order, yesterday’s and the start of today’s chapter almost certainly reflect conditions near the end of his life. His life and his distress at the godlessness surrounding him has many parallels to today in which, like in Jeremiah’s time, people “refuse to be ashamed” [3 v.3].

Today, the broad way that leads to destruction has never been more evident, we need real strength of heart and conviction of mind to stay on the narrow path, there are distractions on every side, especially for the young. Let’s look to Jeremiah as our role model to follow, sharing the vision given him of the throne of the Lord being established in Jerusalem and the time when all people will ”no more stubbornly followtheir own evil heart” – but those who are doing that now – they will not be there.

The Christadelphians #16 Jesus and the Devil Jul 15, 2026

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**[Inspiring]**

We are absolutely thrilled to share this outstanding and thought-provoking exposition on one of the most pivotal and revealing subjects in all of Scripture: the true nature of the Devil and Satan. As Christadelphians, we are committed to a careful, verse-by-verse examination of God's Word, and this chapter—Chapter 16 from our series on what we believe and preach—offers a wonderfully insightful look at a topic that is so often misunderstood.

This presentation is a wonderful journey through the New Testament, guided by the original Greek and Hebrew, to uncover the real meaning behind the words *diabolos* and *Satan*. We explore the profound and often-overlooked truth that the Old Testament is completely silent on a personal, supernatural devil, and that the emphasis of the New Testament points us to a powerful, revelatory conclusion: the devil is the personification of human sinfulness, the lusts of the flesh, and the corporate wickedness of the world.

Join us as we trace this compelling thread through Scripture, from the temptation in the wilderness to the ultimate victory of Christ. We examine how Jesus, by partaking of flesh and blood, destroyed him that had the power of death—that is, the devil—and how His sinless life broke the power of sin and opened the way to salvation. This is a truly inspiring and clarifying study that will strengthen your understanding of the Gospel and the nature of the battle we all face.

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### 📖 Chapters

- 00:00 - Introduction: The Importance of the Subject

- 01:01 - Understanding the Greek Words: Diabolos, Satan, and More

- 05:04 - The Old Testament's Silence on a Supernatural Devil

- 10:53 - The New Testament's Emphasis: Jesus and the Devil

- 14:13 - The Temptation of Christ and the Nature of the Conflict

- 16:06 - The Source of Temptation: The Flesh and its Lusts

- 18:45 - The Works of the Flesh and the Works of the Devil

- 20:44 - The Connection Between Flesh, Sin, Death, and the Devil

- 21:24 - Christ's Victory Over Sin and the Devil

- 24:09 - How the Devil Has the Power of Death

- 25:35 - The Unbreakable Link: Lust, Flesh, Devil, Sin, and Death

- 28:22 - The Devil as the Sinfulness of Man

- 29:14 - Wider Meanings of Satan: Adversary and Accuser

- 33:20 - The Revelation of the Dragon and the Serpent

- 34:07 - Answering the Questions: Why No Supernatural Satan?

- 36:53 - The Nature of Angels and the Final Destruction of the Devil

- 38:20 - Satan as the Sum Total of Mortality and Wickedness

- 41:24 - Examining Key Passages: Ephesians 2 and the Prince of the Power of the Air

- 46:27 - The Prince of This World Cast Out: Christ's Ultimate Triumph

- 47:34 - The Gospel's Power to Turn From Satan to God

- 50:47 - Conclusion and Final Encouragemen

- 📖 **John 6:70** —

- 📖 **Hebrews 2:14-15** —

- 📖 **Romans 7:17-25** —

- 📖 **Galatians 5:17-21** —

- 📖 **1 John 2:16-17** —

- 📖 **1 John 3:8** —

- 📖 **James 1:13-15** —

- 📖 **Romans 5:12** —

- 📖 **John 8:44** —

- 📖 **Revelation 20:10** —

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