REVISITING SOME GENERAL CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
What is the serpent in genesis?
This probably is the most controversial among Christian beliefs needing re-visitation. The belief in every denomination of Christianity posits that an entity called the devil was in heaven before the beginning and he was there when God formed man and gave man power, and dominion, and in a fit of rage and jealousy against man, the devil warred against God resulting in his defeat and fall to earth. It further posits that in a bid to mock God and thwart God’s plan, the devil snuck into the Garden of Eden, became or possessed the serpent, deceived Eve, and caused the Fall of Man.

This narrative, though well-crafted, and very satisfying, has lasted since the beginning of the modern Christian era (since the dawn of the Catholic Church) but it does not answer the numerous questions arising from this line of thought. It also contradicts many citations of the same event in other parts of the Bible, and hence needs to be revisited.

This belief (or very similar) like every common belief is not unique to Christianity, it’s held by every Abrahamic religion, and many other religions. Cultures like ancient Babylon, Canaanites and Turanian races worshiped the serpent as the liberator of mankind and giver of insights or wisdom, believing it to be a wise and powerful angel that liberated mankind from God.

Points of discussion:
Did the devil sneak into the Garden?
It’s a grave error to say the devil snuck into the Garden of Eden because this is highly improbable. Among the revelations made by prophet Ezekiel is that God ordained the devil and placed him in the Garden of Eden (Ezekiel 28:11-14).

11 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
12 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, thus saith the Lord God; thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.
13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.

The fact that God ordained the devil and placed him in the Garden of Eden nullifies the idea that the devil snuck into the Garden of Eden to disrupt God’s plan. Also, the war in heaven did not happen until after Christ Jesus was resurrected so the belief that the devil fell as a result of this war and infiltrated the Garden of Eden afterward is not biblical.

Is the serpent in the Garden of Eden an entity?
The general belief in all Abrahamic religions (Islam, Judaism, and Christianity) is that the serpent mentioned in Genesis chapter 3 is an entity. This belief cuts across almost every religion on earth and even atheists, and animists who claim not to believe in God have this information ingrained in their minds. This belief is not based on knowledge of the truth in Christ, hence its commonality even among irreligious persons.

Although the writer of Genesis did not specify that the serpent is an entity, people only think the serpent mentioned in Genesis is the entity who is called the devil largely due to influence from pre-existing beliefs, and secondly because they seek an external entity to blame for the fall of Adam and the subsequent death of all men through Adam.

Was the serpent a physical snake?
The main reason many people think the serpent is a physical snake is that they see the word “serpent” in the Bible, and their minds interpret this to them mentally. This satisfies them and influences how they interpret every other information about the biblical serpent; aligning everything to support the interpretation given by their minds.

The statement that initiates this belief is where the serpent was introduced in Genesis. Those who say the serpent is a physical snake support their claim with the verses where the serpent was mentioned, yet nothing can be established from this because the different Bible translations contradict each other on their position on what the serpent is. Here are examples of popular Bible translations that contradict each other on the subject.

Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. -Genesis 3:1 KJV
Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. - Genesis 3:1 ESV.

Both statements appear the same, but they contradict each other grammatically. The word “any” used to compare the serpent with “beast of the field” in the KJV Bible is used to compare a particular thing to the entirety of a group that it’s not a part of. The statement in the KJV Bible means the serpent is not a “beast of the field” and it’s wiser than all beasts of the field.

The phrase “any other” used to compare the serpent with “beast of the field” in the ESV Bible is used to compare a particular thing to other members of its group. The statement in the ESV Bible means the serpent is a beast of the field, and it’s wiser than other beasts of the field.

For example, it’s rather nonsensical to say Germany has a bigger economy than “any” European country because Germany itself is a European country, but it is very correct to say Germany has a bigger economy than “any other" European country. Also, it’s nonsensical to say Germany has a bigger economy than “any other” African country because Germany is not an African country, but it is very correct to say Germany has a bigger economy than “any” African country.

Having learned the difference in both translations, we’re certain that one of them is wrong as both cannot be right, yet we must not assume which of these translations is right. The only way to know the truth is through an uninfluenced and thorough search in the scriptures because the scriptures interpret themselves.

Another reason why many people think the serpent is a physical snake is because of what God said about it.

14 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: (Genesis 3:14 KJV).

When many people see the verse above, their mind quickly pictures a snake and how it moves, and they conclude that the serpent is a physical snake because snakes crawl on their belly. Some even go as far as assuming that snakes did not crawl on their belly before God made these statements.

However, no part of the statements indicates that the serpent is a physical snake if studied in context obtainable within the scriptures and in the revelation of the scriptures by the apostles in the New Testament, and even when the statements are grammatically analyzed.

The first part of the statement reads “And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above “all” cattle, and above “every” beast of the field;” The words “all” and “every” used in the statements like the word “any” used at the beginning of the chapter have no restriction, they are used to express totality. They are used to compare a thing to the totality of a group. Therefore, this statement means the serpent is neither a cattle nor a beast of the field, and it’s cursed above all beasts of the field.

However, the same statement in the ESV Bible contradicts its earlier position about the serpent. It reads “The LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above “all” livestock and above “all” beasts of the field;”. Grammatical analysis of this statement shows that the ESV Bible holds that the serpent is neither a livestock nor a beast of the field because it uses the word “all” to compare it to livestock and beasts of the field.

The other part of the statement that convinces most people that the serpent is a physical snake is this: “upon thy belly shalt thou go, dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:” When they read this statement, their minds instantly picture physical snakes, and convinces them that snakes eat dust while crawling on the ground. This satisfies them and they become sure that it was a physical snake that spoke to Eve. It’s this assurance that spurs them to assume that maybe and just maybe, snakes did not crawl on the ground before the serpent was cursed.

However, we do not interpret scriptures this way. Scriptures are not interpreted with mental pictures or by observing animals, scriptures are only interpreted by proper study and careful observation of other scriptures, and understanding the context of the use of every word and statement.

Both statements are idiomatic or cultural expressions, they are not as they appear. The statement “upon thy belly shalt thou go” is an idiomatic expression used to state that someone or something will be defeated and disgraced openly. This is a common practice in the past. When a king defeats his arch enemy, he ties him up to his horse and drags him around in his domain to disgrace him openly in the same place he was exalted.

The statement “dust shalt thou eat” is an idiomatic or cultural expression used to state that someone or something will be completely overpowered and defeated very easily. Usually, when two arch-enemies fight and one is more powerful than the other, the powerful one beats up the other to a pulp and feeds him sand. This is a show of easy and absolute victory.

When speaking about such a fight, the first question is: was the loser fed with sand? If the answer is No, this means although such a person was defeated, they still put up a fight and still had some strength left in them after the fight, but if the answer is Yes, this means that the loser was heavily overpowered and beaten to a pulp so that they couldn’t resist while being fed sand.

Although proponents of this belief run off with a mental interpretation of the scripture, the Bible explains these idioms by finishing the statement with a colon (, a punctuation mark used to direct attention to the matter (e.g. lists, explanation, or amplification) that follows. This means the above statements are explained or amplified by the statement that follows, and that statement is:

And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. (Genesis 3:15)

Therefore, the statements “upon thy belly shalt thou go” and “Dust shalt thou eat” are idioms explained or amplified by the verse above, and it’s about a fierce enmity between two arch enemies; the woman and the serpent, and not about a physical snake crawling on its belly on the ground. The message stated here is that the serpent will be overpowered and defeated effortlessly and disgraced openly in its domain by the woman.

All mentions of the serpent in verses one through fifteen of the chapter, do not have any indications whatsoever that the serpent is a physical snake, especially when the statements are carefully interpreted to reveal the message. The belief can neither be grammatically nor scripturally established, it’s just a conclusion based on a limited understanding of grammar and the significance of every word used and statements made in the chapter.

Why do people think the serpent is the devil?
There’s hardly anyone on earth who does not think that the serpent mentioned in Genesis is the entity called the devil. The reason for this belief is because the Bible calls the devil “that old serpent who deceived the whole world”. This leads most people to think that the devil was the serpent in Genesis.

9 And the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old called the Devil and Satan, who deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out onto the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. ((Revelation 12:9).
2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, (Revelation 20:2).

Those who say the serpent is the devil usually conclude in their mind before they even look at the bible, so they align everything the bible says with their preconceived thoughts. However, the Bible did not explicitly state that the devil is the serpent that deceived Eve for the same reason it was not recorded anywhere at all that any entity caused the fall of Adam. People have only carried this belief from ancient traditions and religions, some of which have existed long before the truth was revealed in Christ.

Serpent is the general description for a kind or pattern of existence that’s based on the nature of the serpent. The “serpent” is not unique to the devil, anyone can be called a serpent, and this is why the adjective “old” is placed before “serpent” when addressing the devil. This is to signify that he’s the old one; the oldest of all serpents.

While most people try to enforce this belief as the message with just these two verses mentioned above, others have confused themselves even further by mixing up this belief with important revelations made in the New Testament. One such revelation about the serpent is seen in Colossians 2:15, which references the open defeat of the serpent earlier mentioned in Genesis.

15 and having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. (Colossians 2:15)

The confusion here is that most people mistake the word “principalities” and “powers” for entities, so they assume that it was the devil that was defeated openly as mentioned in this part of the bible. However, the word “principality” means a state, office, or condition ruled by a prince, while the word power means the ability to act or produce an effect (or fruits as scripturally used). The victory here is over the state or condition and the ability to produce fruits of this state.

We see from here that the serpent is the principality of this world and it has the ability to produce fruits (of this world), it’s where the prince of this world operates and the power he uses. It’s a state, condition, office, or power, it’s not an entity. The devil is the prince of this world who operates in the principality and uses its power. The devil is called a serpent because he operates by the serpent, anyone who operates by the serpent is also a serpent. This is why the Pharisees and Sadducees were also called serpents because they operate by the serpent and use its power.

The open victory mentioned in this verse (Colossians 2:15) is the same victory that was testified in the beginning, it’s over the state or condition ruled by the prince of this world and the ability to produce fruits he wants. It’s saying that the woman will come into this world and not operate by the serpent and shall not produce any fruits by it.

The Bible further states it explicitly that the serpent is just a principality so that there should be no arguments or confusion but some still confuse it for the enemy. Jesus spoke about this when he gave us powers over the serpent.

19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19)

According to this, the serpent is not the enemy (the devil), yet it’s something that we power over. By comparing scripture with scripture, we compare this statement to the earlier one in Colossians 2:15, this establishes the fact that the serpent is just the principality and the power, and not the entity. It’s the state that the entity called the devil operates and the power he operates with. It’s this state that was openly disgraced where it’s the power to rule and whoever operates by it is as God in this world.

The devil is not the serpent that was mentioned in Genesis, the devil operates by the serpent, and this is why he’s called after it. Anyone who operates by the serpent is called after it, however, the devil is the oldest of them all who operates by the serpent, and hence he’s called the “old” serpent. The devil’s aim is to make everyone else walk after him, operate by the serpent, and harness its powers for selfish use.

This is just part one of this article, you can use the link to a google drive to read other topics discussed in this article. All articles are FREE and written with grace for the furnishing of the brothers in Faith
Thank you for reading…

You don't know how to write. Your article is vague. You keep asking questions,and start blabbing without giving a definite answer.
This is a constructive criticism,you need to learn to specify a point and answer it expressly.
If you climb the pulpit,your congregation might start missing service because they even get head or tail from your boring conversation.

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Interesting analysis.

There are other school of thoughts that makes this concept easier to understand.

Especially when you look at this story through the lens of symbology and through the lens of ancient history.

Thank you for your quite opinionated reply. I appreciate that you took time to read and see that I was only breaking the false beliefs with this part of the article.

I'm sorry you didn't find it interesting as I hoped it'll be. However, kindly check the part two of this topic. It's on the nairaland. That part pinpoints what the serpent is. Thank you again, God bless you and give you is wisdom and understanding and the power to do his will. Amen

Greatzeus:
You don't know how to write. Your article is vague. You keep asking questions,and start blabbing without giving a definite answer.
This is a constructive criticism,you need to learn to specify a point and answer it expressly.
If you climb the pulpit,your congregation might start missing service because they even get head or tail from your boring conversation.

knowingChrist:
REVISITING SOME GENERAL CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
What is the serpent in genesis?
This probably is the most controversial among Christian beliefs needing re-visitation. The belief in every denomination of Christianity posits that an entity called the devil was in heaven before the beginning and he was there when God formed man and gave man power, and dominion, and in a fit of rage and jealousy against man, the devil warred against God resulting in his defeat and fall to earth. It further posits that in a bid to mock God and thwart God’s plan, the devil snuck into the Garden of Eden, became or possessed the serpent, deceived Eve, and caused the Fall of Man.

This narrative, though well-crafted, and very satisfying, has lasted since the beginning of the modern Christian era (since the dawn of the Catholic Church) but it does not answer the numerous questions arising from this line of thought. It also contradicts many citations of the same event in other parts of the Bible, and hence needs to be revisited.

This belief (or very similar) like every common belief is not unique to Christianity, it’s held by every Abrahamic religion, and many other religions. Cultures like ancient Babylon, Canaanites and Turanian races worshiped the serpent as the liberator of mankind and giver of insights or wisdom, believing it to be a wise and powerful angel that liberated mankind from God.

Points of discussion:
Did the devil sneak into the Garden?
It’s a grave error to say the devil snuck into the Garden of Eden because this is highly improbable. Among the revelations made by prophet Ezekiel is that God ordained the devil and placed him in the Garden of Eden (Ezekiel 28:11-14).

11 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
12 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, thus saith the Lord God; thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.
13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.

The fact that God ordained the devil and placed him in the Garden of Eden nullifies the idea that the devil snuck into the Garden of Eden to disrupt God’s plan. Also, the war in heaven did not happen until after Christ Jesus was resurrected so the belief that the devil fell as a result of this war and infiltrated the Garden of Eden afterward is not biblical.

Is the serpent in the Garden of Eden an entity?
The general belief in all Abrahamic religions (Islam, Judaism, and Christianity) is that the serpent mentioned in Genesis chapter 3 is an entity. This belief cuts across almost every religion on earth and even atheists, and animists who claim not to believe in God have this information ingrained in their minds. This belief is not based on knowledge of the truth in Christ, hence its commonality even among irreligious persons.

Although the writer of Genesis did not specify that the serpent is an entity, people only think the serpent mentioned in Genesis is the entity who is called the devil largely due to influence from pre-existing beliefs, and secondly because they seek an external entity to blame for the fall of Adam and the subsequent death of all men through Adam.

Was the serpent a physical snake?
The main reason many people think the serpent is a physical snake is that they see the word “serpent” in the Bible, and their minds interpret this to them mentally. This satisfies them and influences how they interpret every other information about the biblical serpent; aligning everything to support the interpretation given by their minds.

The statement that initiates this belief is where the serpent was introduced in Genesis. Those who say the serpent is a physical snake support their claim with the verses where the serpent was mentioned, yet nothing can be established from this because the different Bible translations contradict each other on their position on what the serpent is. Here are examples of popular Bible translations that contradict each other on the subject.

Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. -Genesis 3:1 KJV
Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. - Genesis 3:1 ESV.

Both statements appear the same, but they contradict each other grammatically. The word “any” used to compare the serpent with “beast of the field” in the KJV Bible is used to compare a particular thing to the entirety of a group that it’s not a part of. The statement in the KJV Bible means the serpent is not a “beast of the field” and it’s wiser than all beasts of the field.

The phrase “any other” used to compare the serpent with “beast of the field” in the ESV Bible is used to compare a particular thing to other members of its group. The statement in the ESV Bible means the serpent is a beast of the field, and it’s wiser than other beasts of the field.

For example, it’s rather nonsensical to say Germany has a bigger economy than “any” European country because Germany itself is a European country, but it is very correct to say Germany has a bigger economy than “any other" European country. Also, it’s nonsensical to say Germany has a bigger economy than “any other” African country because Germany is not an African country, but it is very correct to say Germany has a bigger economy than “any” African country.

Having learned the difference in both translations, we’re certain that one of them is wrong as both cannot be right, yet we must not assume which of these translations is right. The only way to know the truth is through an uninfluenced and thorough search in the scriptures because the scriptures interpret themselves.

Another reason why many people think the serpent is a physical snake is because of what God said about it.

14 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: (Genesis 3:14 KJV).

When many people see the verse above, their mind quickly pictures a snake and how it moves, and they conclude that the serpent is a physical snake because snakes crawl on their belly. Some even go as far as assuming that snakes did not crawl on their belly before God made these statements.

However, no part of the statements indicates that the serpent is a physical snake if studied in context obtainable within the scriptures and in the revelation of the scriptures by the apostles in the New Testament, and even when the statements are grammatically analyzed.

The first part of the statement reads “And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above “all” cattle, and above “every” beast of the field;” The words “all” and “every” used in the statements like the word “any” used at the beginning of the chapter have no restriction, they are used to express totality. They are used to compare a thing to the totality of a group. Therefore, this statement means the serpent is neither a cattle nor a beast of the field, and it’s cursed above all beasts of the field.

However, the same statement in the ESV Bible contradicts its earlier position about the serpent. It reads “The LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above “all” livestock and above “all” beasts of the field;”. Grammatical analysis of this statement shows that the ESV Bible holds that the serpent is neither a livestock nor a beast of the field because it uses the word “all” to compare it to livestock and beasts of the field.

The other part of the statement that convinces most people that the serpent is a physical snake is this: “upon thy belly shalt thou go, dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:” When they read this statement, their minds instantly picture physical snakes, and convinces them that snakes eat dust while crawling on the ground. This satisfies them and they become sure that it was a physical snake that spoke to Eve. It’s this assurance that spurs them to assume that maybe and just maybe, snakes did not crawl on the ground before the serpent was cursed.

However, we do not interpret scriptures this way. Scriptures are not interpreted with mental pictures or by observing animals, scriptures are only interpreted by proper study and careful observation of other scriptures, and understanding the context of the use of every word and statement.

Both statements are idiomatic or cultural expressions, they are not as they appear. The statement “upon thy belly shalt thou go” is an idiomatic expression used to state that someone or something will be defeated and disgraced openly. This is a common practice in the past. When a king defeats his arch enemy, he ties him up to his horse and drags him around in his domain to disgrace him openly in the same place he was exalted.

The statement “dust shalt thou eat” is an idiomatic or cultural expression used to state that someone or something will be completely overpowered and defeated very easily. Usually, when two arch-enemies fight and one is more powerful than the other, the powerful one beats up the other to a pulp and feeds him sand. This is a show of easy and absolute victory.

When speaking about such a fight, the first question is: was the loser fed with sand? If the answer is No, this means although such a person was defeated, they still put up a fight and still had some strength left in them after the fight, but if the answer is Yes, this means that the loser was heavily overpowered and beaten to a pulp so that they couldn’t resist while being fed sand.

Although proponents of this belief run off with a mental interpretation of the scripture, the Bible explains these idioms by finishing the statement with a colon (, a punctuation mark used to direct attention to the matter (e.g. lists, explanation, or amplification) that follows. This means the above statements are explained or amplified by the statement that follows, and that statement is:

And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. (Genesis 3:15)

Therefore, the statements “upon thy belly shalt thou go” and “Dust shalt thou eat” are idioms explained or amplified by the verse above, and it’s about a fierce enmity between two arch enemies; the woman and the serpent, and not about a physical snake crawling on its belly on the ground. The message stated here is that the serpent will be overpowered and defeated effortlessly and disgraced openly in its domain by the woman.

All mentions of the serpent in verses one through fifteen of the chapter, do not have any indications whatsoever that the serpent is a physical snake, especially when the statements are carefully interpreted to reveal the message. The belief can neither be grammatically nor scripturally established, it’s just a conclusion based on a limited understanding of grammar and the significance of every word used and statements made in the chapter.

Why do people think the serpent is the devil?
There’s hardly anyone on earth who does not think that the serpent mentioned in Genesis is the entity called the devil. The reason for this belief is because the Bible calls the devil “that old serpent who deceived the whole world”. This leads most people to think that the devil was the serpent in Genesis.

9 And the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old called the Devil and Satan, who deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out onto the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. ((Revelation 12:9).
2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, (Revelation 20:2).

Those who say the serpent is the devil usually conclude in their mind before they even look at the bible, so they align everything the bible says with their preconceived thoughts. However, the Bible did not explicitly state that the devil is the serpent that deceived Eve for the same reason it was not recorded anywhere at all that any entity caused the fall of Adam. People have only carried this belief from ancient traditions and religions, some of which have existed long before the truth was revealed in Christ.

Serpent is the general description for a kind or pattern of existence that’s based on the nature of the serpent. The “serpent” is not unique to the devil, anyone can be called a serpent, and this is why the adjective “old” is placed before “serpent” when addressing the devil. This is to signify that he’s the old one; the oldest of all serpents.

While most people try to enforce this belief as the message with just these two verses mentioned above, others have confused themselves even further by mixing up this belief with important revelations made in the New Testament. One such revelation about the serpent is seen in Colossians 2:15, which references the open defeat of the serpent earlier mentioned in Genesis.

15 and having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. (Colossians 2:15)

The confusion here is that most people mistake the word “principalities” and “powers” for entities, so they assume that it was the devil that was defeated openly as mentioned in this part of the bible. However, the word “principality” means a state, office, or condition ruled by a prince, while the word power means the ability to act or produce an effect (or fruits as scripturally used). The victory here is over the state or condition and the ability to produce fruits of this state.

We see from here that the serpent is the principality of this world and it has the ability to produce fruits (of this world), it’s where the prince of this world operates and the power he uses. It’s a state, condition, office, or power, it’s not an entity. The devil is the prince of this world who operates in the principality and uses its power. The devil is called a serpent because he operates by the serpent, anyone who operates by the serpent is also a serpent. This is why the Pharisees and Sadducees were also called serpents because they operate by the serpent and use its power.

The open victory mentioned in this verse (Colossians 2:15) is the same victory that was testified in the beginning, it’s over the state or condition ruled by the prince of this world and the ability to produce fruits he wants. It’s saying that the woman will come into this world and not operate by the serpent and shall not produce any fruits by it.

The Bible further states it explicitly that the serpent is just a principality so that there should be no arguments or confusion but some still confuse it for the enemy. Jesus spoke about this when he gave us powers over the serpent.

19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19)

According to this, the serpent is not the enemy (the devil), yet it’s something that we power over. By comparing scripture with scripture, we compare this statement to the earlier one in Colossians 2:15, this establishes the fact that the serpent is just the principality and the power, and not the entity. It’s the state that the entity called the devil operates and the power he operates with. It’s this state that was openly disgraced where it’s the power to rule and whoever operates by it is as God in this world.

The devil is not the serpent that was mentioned in Genesis, the devil operates by the serpent, and this is why he’s called after it. Anyone who operates by the serpent is called after it, however, the devil is the oldest of them all who operates by the serpent, and hence he’s called the “old” serpent. The devil’s aim is to make everyone else walk after him, operate by the serpent, and harness its powers for selfish use.

This is just part one of this article, you can use the link to a google drive to read other topics discussed in this article. All articles are FREE and written with grace for the furnishing of the brothers in Faith
Thank you for reading…

This is satanic!
This teaching is from demons. This is straight from the so called divine Feminine religion.
It seeks to redefine and reinterpret the bible.

The article
1. Try to separate the serpent from the devil
2. Try to not make the devil the enemy
3. It made the woman the one that overcame the serpent.
It was the seed of the woman that overcame, the seed is Jesus christ.
Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Folks the antichrist movement is real, they are trying to redefine Christianity in other to be able to mold it into their one world religion.

Jesus called the pharisees a brood of serpent s because they belong to the devil.

John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Don't be decieved! The serpent is the devil not the mind not another thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f8fotz5GUo


This video is about the religion of the divine Feminine.
It exposes the purpose of feminism, lgbtq and the new religion that is coming to replace Christianity

Christianity is a huge stumbling block to their new world order hence they are trying to redefine twist it and severely dilute it.
The new religion that is coming infact it is already here is an imitation of Christianity.

oteneaaron:
Interesting analysis.
There are other school of thoughts that makes this concept easier to understand.
Especially when you look at this story through the lens of symbology and through the lens of ancient history.

https://www.nairaland.com/7000070/jehovahs-witnesses-tied-freemasons

Mr oteneaaron (Courz) how market for your FREEMASON brouhaha?

MaxInDHouse:


https://www.nairaland.com/7000070/jehovahs-witnesses-tied-freemasons

Mr oteneaaron (Courz) how market for your FREEMASON brouhaha?

Hey COWARD,

Seems you have missed me.

You have my attention now.

Congratulations.

oteneaaron:

Hey COWARD,
Seems you have missed me.
You have my attention now.
Congratulations.

Hi BRAVE ONE, i only remember your bravery taking PERSONAL what belongs to millions of people globally and ready to fight anyone who ridicule what millions across the globe cherish so much!

MaxInDHouse:

Hi BRAVE ONE, i only remember your bravery taking PERSONAL what belongs to millions of people globally and ready to fight anyone who ridicule what millions across the globe cherish so much!

COWARD.

Remind me when you are ready to drop your real name and the name of your congregation.

Your Elders and your Circuit Overseer will be thrilled to see what you're doing on the streets of Nairaland.

oteneaaron:

COWARD.
Remind me when you are ready to drop your real name and the name of your congregation.
Your Elders and your Circuit Overseer will be thrilled to see what you're doing on the streets of Nairaland.

You and i had no issues rather you're talking about a global organization that i found as God's own, so it's not about my personality but God's people.
That's the mistake most of you made back then as you took everything personal instead of seeing yourself like an instrument in the hands of God you felt it all about you, so when you later found yourself outside the camp you thought others will be as prideful as you are.
David fought Goliath not as David the son of Jesse but as an instrument in the hands of Jehovah.
So all members of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES are cowards when you think about each one of us but as a people we are the bravest!

MaxInDHouse:

Mr oteneaaron (Courz) how market for your FREEMASON brouhaha?

Ecclesiastes 7:6
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool



fearfully paranoid and lost false jw mad max:

rev 21:8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

johnw47:

Ecclesiastes 7:6
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool
fearfully paranoid and lost false jw mad max:
rev 21:8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

Everything you've quoted including you means stupidity to oteneaaron (Courz)
He sees you and everyone who claims they're believers in Jesus as mentally deranged!

https://www.nairaland.com/7006256/jesus-real-myth-challenge-maxindhouse

MaxInDHouse:
Everything you've quoted including you means stupidity to oteneaaron (Courz)
He sees you and everyone who claims they're believers in Jesus as mentally deranged!

fearfully paranoid and lost false jw mad max:

i didn't post about oteneaaron or courz beliefs or what they think about Christians

i posted about your never ending paranoia/lies.
i posted about habitual paranoia and lies from you who falsely claims to be one of God's people:

Joh 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, that is his natural way of speaking, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

MaxInDHouse:

You and i had no issues rather you're talking about a global organization that i found as God's own, so it's not about my personality but God's people.
That's the mistake most of you made back then as you took everything personal instead of seeing yourself like an instrument in the hands of God you felt it all about you, so when you later found yourself outside the camp you thought others will be as prideful as you are.
David fought Goliath not as David the son of Jesse but as an instrument in the hands of Jehovah.
So all members of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES are cowards when you think about each one of us but as a people we are the bravest!

COWARD.

You talk alot, but with very little substance.

Drop your name and the name your congregation it is that simple.

oteneaaron:

COWARD.
You talk alot, but with very little substance.
Drop your name and the name your congregation it is that simple.

What exactly is your business with my person?

johnw47:

fearfully paranoid and lost false jw mad max:
i didn't post about oteneaaron or courz beliefs or what they think about Christians
i posted about your never ending paranoia/lies.
i posted about habitual paranoia and lies from you who falsely claims to be one of God's people:
Joh 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, that is his natural way of speaking, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

You demonic Deeperlifer, can't you just stay on your lane without having to follow me to all threads? Even when it's about an atheist you're still after me. If you're not mad you should know by now that you have no business with the true God for always standing against the truth!

MaxInDHouse:

What exactly is your business with my person?

You should be asking yourself the same question COWARD.

oteneaaron:

You should be asking yourself the same question COWARD.

I never asked for people's REAL name or location nah!

That serpent in Genesis is a mighty spirit being he possessed a snake in other to speak with Eve because the first couple already have a sign God gave them whenever He is approaching their domain {Genesis 3:8} but if another spirit being should come there it will be difficult to introduce himself to them so in order to catch their attention Satan waited until Adam is not with his wife then Satan introduced REBELLION against God as a source of enlightenment and liberty from God!

MaxInDHouse:

I never asked for people's REAL name or location nah!

COWARD!

You cannot deny the fact that the day your activities on Nairaland is exposed, you will be reproved or at worst excommunicated by the CULT you hold so dear.

If I am lying, drop your real name and the name of your congregation.

Let's see what happens when your Elders and your Circuit Overseer see what you have been doing on Nairaland.

But you wouldn't even dare.

Why?

Because you are scared of men like you and that is exactly why I call you a COWARD.

oteneaaron:

COWARD!
You cannot deny the fact that the day your activities on Nairaland is exposed, you will be reproved or at worst excommunicated by the CULT you hold so dear.
If I am lying, drop your real name and the name of your congregation.
Let's see what happens when your Elders and your Circuit Overseer see what you have been doing on Nairaland.
But you wouldn't even dare.
Why?
Because you are scared of men like you and that is exactly why I call you a COWARD.

OK you're after my personality and not even the evidence that Jesus really exist!

Well how do i know that you're not a terrorist seeking to kill those you find really difficult to confuse with your atheistic ideology?

People arguing here aren't just taking it cool so if you're so mean to the point of demanding for the real name and location of those with whom you argued about their faith then it simply means you're not supposed to be here.

Can you also drop your real name and location on this forum knowing fully well that some have been hurt due to your comments against their religion?

Well if you're not intelligent i am, it's not about Jehovah's Witnesses organization anymore you are desperate to harm me so even if after all your effort i still continue discussing on this forum you will go extra mile to hurt me.
Just calm down and learn you have nothing to gain from hurting people who spoke the truth to you!

MaxInDHouse:

You demonic Deeperlifer, can't you just stay on your lane without having to follow me to all threads? Even when it's about an atheist you're still after me. If you're not mad you should know by now that you have no business with the true God for always standing against the truth!

Ecclesiastes 7:6
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool



lost false jw mad max

you frauds love your lies, you love constantly lying before God knowing that God hates it.


your lies in just one short post:

1. demonic
2. deeperlifer
3. follow you to all threads
4. have no business with the true God
5. always standing against the truth

lost false jw, see how like your father the devil you cannot stop lying:

Joh 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, that is his natural way of speaking, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

fraud jw, you lie purposefully before God over and over again,
and false witness, you teach others your lies:

Pro 6:16  These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 
Pro 6:17  A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 
Pro 6:18  An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 
Pro 6:19  A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Rev_20:15  And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire

MaxInDHouse:


OK you're after my personality and not even the evidence that Jesus really exist!

COWARD!

What has this got to do with that?

Why are you scared of your Elders and Circuit Overseer finding out what you have been up to on Nairaland?

Well how do i know that you're not a terrorist seeking to kill those you find really difficult to confuse with your atheistic ideology?

You are a COWARD with a weak mindset and thought process.

What ideology am I trying to confuse you with?

As a fundamental JW, it is you who have threatened people with death and destruction on Nairaland not me.

So who is the terrorist here?

People arguing here aren't just taking it cool so if you're so mean to the point of demanding for the real name and location of those with whom you argued about their faith then it simply means you're not supposed to be here.

You know why I asked you to drop your real name and the name of your congregation.

You have broken the explicit rules and commandments of your Governing Body in New York.

If your activities in Nairaland are exposed to your Elders and your Circuit Overseer, you will be excommunicated from the JW cult - this is a FACT.

Can you also drop your real name and location on this forum knowing fully well that some have been hurt due to your comments against their religion?

Why should I be scared of dropping my real name and location?

Can you point to anybody who has been "hurt" by my comments against their religion?

I don't answer to any Elder, Circuit Overseer or any Governing Body.

Unlike you, I am no COWARD.

Well if you're not intelligent i am, it's not about Jehovah's Witnesses organization anymore you are desperate to harm me so even if after all your effort i still continue discussing on this forum you will go extra mile to hurt me.
Just calm down and learn you have nothing to gain from hurting people who spoke the truth to you!

Sorry to burst your tiny bubble -

You are not intelligent, you are just a COWARD.

oteneaaron:

As a fundamental JW, it is you who have threatened people with death and destruction on Nairaland not me.

Are you saying all other religionists here aren't talking about fearful judgment against those who don't believe their God?
They're even saying God will roast you alive forever in fire!
So why so particular about the religion that says unbelievers will no longer exist since we all know that people use to die?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm now it's obvious that you're scared of the TRUTH!

MaxInDHouse:

Are you saying all other religionists here aren't talking about fearful judgment against those who don't believe their God?
They're even saying God will roast you alive forever in fire!
So why so particular about the religion that says unbelievers will no longer exist since we all know that people use to die?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm now it's obvious that you're scared of the TRUTH!

COWARD.

You have no idea of what TRUTH really means.

When you speak about TRUTH, which version do you speak about?

1914 version?, 1919 version?,1925 version, 1975 version or 2022 version?

Be precise.

While you're at it, I am still waiting for your real name and the name of your congregation.

Your Elders and Circuit Overseer need to see what you've been doing on Nairaland.

oteneaaron:

COWARD.
You have no idea of what TRUTH really means.
When you speak about TRUTH, which version do you speak about?
1914 version?, 1919 version?,1925 version, 1975 version or 2022 version?

The one and only TRUTH gathered millions from different races throughout the earth, infused the love for mankind in their hearts, made them divert all their resources into production of food and information materials, erased the making, buying, selling and usage of weapons from their hearts, and made them vowed never to raise weapons against anyone again! Isaiah 2:2-4
So i don't care whether it's 1914, 1919, 1925, 1975, 1990, 1999 or 2022, as long as they're able to achieve what God has promised surely they have the TRUTH! Matthew 7:16-18

oteneaaron:

While you're at it, I am still waiting for your real name and the name of your congregation.

Your Elders and Circuit Overseer need to see what you've been doing on Nairaland.

You go cry tire for this forum, why not tell people on this forum your real name and location before asking others?

MaxInDHouse:

You demonic Deeperlifer, can't you just stay on your lane without having to follow me to all threads? Even when it's about an atheist you're still after me. If you're not mad you should know by now that you have no business with the true God for always standing against the truth!

Have you ever wondered how Almighty God himself views False Prophets like Watchtower and the people that follow them? Take a look these Bible verses I will post below. I will post many of them. It is very interesting that Watchtower rarely uses the verses because they all apply to them. These verses are actually to the Israelites but it tells you the exact mindset God Almighty has against False Prophets and the Judgement that awaits them. You can feel the anger from God in these verses. God even says False Prophets are evil and must be purged from the surface of the earth. He even gave the Israelites the permission to kill them. He says he disgraces False Prophets like Watchtower to show that they are Fools! He says Watchtower are Not his True Messengers because there is a difference between Straw and Grain. God says False prophets give false prophecies yet his people like it that way. Which is the same with you JWs. Watchtower gave False prophecies but you JWs like it that way. So, how will the Judgement coming from Jesus be when he comes to judge Watchtower and the people who follow them? God says people who follow False Prophets will be punished. See? You JWs are fukked!

MaxInDHouse:
That serpent in Genesis is a mighty spirit being he possessed a snake in other to speak with Eve because the first couple already have a sign God gave them whenever He is approaching their domain {Genesis 3:8} but if another spirit being should come there it will be difficult to introduce himself to them so in order to catch their attention Satan waited until Adam is not with his wife then Satan introduced REBELLION against God as a source of enlightenment and liberty from God!

More scriptures from Almighty God against Watchtower and people that follow them below

MaxInDHouse:

I never asked for people's REAL name or location nah!

No wonder Watchtower never quotes these verses! Strong words coming from the Almighty God himself to you Watchtower and JWs. God says False Prophets lead you astray! No truer words have been spoken because Watchtower led you JWs astray with these prophecies rendering many JWs joblesss, Peniless, No education, no children, just because they claimed the world would end on several dates! And till date, they still continue to lead you JWs astray!

You're fukked!! Almighty God has spoken!