The Divine Battle

Satan: Friend or Foe?

What happened in Heaven?

Abhishikth Aleti
Nuts and Bolts of the Bible
2 min readJan 2, 2022

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In today’s mainstream culture, Satan is portrayed as a victim of God’s fragile ego and anger, with no hope of redemption. God drove Satan out of heaven because of Satan’s hubris when he questioned God’s authority, or so the popular version of the narrative goes. Despite the fact that the account is spread throughout several Bible books, the authors of the Bible tell a more convincing storey regarding Satan’s origins.
It’s necessary to know about the origins and responsibilities of celestial animals in order to properly appreciate the story.

Cherubim (singular form = cherub), Angels, and the Divine Council in heaven were all created by the God of the Bible. According to the authors of the Bible, God does not require any assistance in order to rule the universe. God, on the other hand, enjoys sharing his love and power. The Cherubim are wingless hybrid beings. They have the faces of many creatures, and they, like the Earth, are a symbol of their creator’s glory. Cherubim are heavenly beings of high status. They are scary and powerful.
Angels don’t have wings or a halo in the Bible. They’re frequently confused with biblical characters. Because humans are unable to approach God’s throne directly, God communicates with us through angels. Angels have been known to…

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Abhishikth Aleti
Nuts and Bolts of the Bible

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