The angelic world did not have evil angels or demons until  there was  rebellion in the angelic world, with many angels turning against God and becoming evil. Satan himself led this rebellion. Lucifer was a great angel who rebelled against God and persuaded one third of the angels to side with him. Angels are spirits created by God. The Bible does not give a clear answer as to when angels were created. Cherubims are depicted in Scripture as powerful and majestic angelic creatures who surround God’s throne. And Lucifer had once been a guardian cherub.

Revelation 12:7-9 (NKJV), “And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”

Since Lucifer had been the model of perfection, what sort of sin led to his fall? His heart became proud because of his incredible beauty. Lucifer allowed his perfection to be the cause of his corruption. He was not satisfied with worshipping God; instead, he wanted to be worshipped. Once a beautiful, powerful angel of God, he lost his former, exalted position in Heaven.

We read in Ezekiel 28:12-17 (NKJV) that,  "Son of man, take up a lamentation for the king of Tyre, and say to him, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering: The sardius, topaz, and diamond, Beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was prepared for you on the day you were created.  "You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you; you were on the holy mountain of God; you walked back and forth in the midst of fiery stones. You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, till iniquity was found in you. By the abundance of your trading you became filled with violence within, and you sinned; therefore I cast you as a profane thing out of the mountain of God; and I destroyed you, O covering cherub, from the midst of the fiery stones. Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor; I cast you to the ground, I laid you before kings, that they might gaze at you.’”

The Fallen angels followed Satan’s lead instead of God, and together with satan they chose to rebel against God; as they look to Satan as their leader. Prior to the fall, he was an angel of light.

How did Lucifer fall and become Satan? Satan was once named Lucifer, meaning “day star.” The story of his fall is described in two key Old Testament chapters – Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14.

In the second chapter of the Bible, we are told that God created the heavens, earth, and everything in them. The Bible also indicates that angels were created while the earth was still not formed, even before human life was created. Therefore, the first creation by God was the supreme archangel, followed by other archangels, who are identified with lower intellects. Lucifer fell because of pride. He desired to be God, not to be a servant of God. Notice the many “I will...” statements in Isaiah 14:12-15.

Ezekiel 28:12-15 describes Satan as an exceedingly beautiful angel. Satan was likely the highest of all angels, the anointed cherub, the most beautiful of all of God's creation, but he was not content with his position. Instead, Satan desired to be God, to essentially “kick God off His throne” and take over the rule of the universe. He wanted to be God, and that is specifically why Satan tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-5).

Lucifer became so impressed with his own beauty, intelligence, power, and position that he began to desire for himself the honor and glory that belonged to God alone. This pride marked the beginning of sin in the universe.

The Devil, also referred to as Satan, is best known as the personification of evil and the nemesis of good people everywhere. His image and story have evolved over the years. He has been called many different names in various cultures: Beelzebub, Lucifer, Satan, and Mephistopheles, to name a few, with various physical descriptions including horns and hooved feet. But this malevolent being and his legion of demons continues to strike fear in people from all walks of life as the antithesis of all things good.

Although the Devil is present in some form in many religions and can be compared to some mythological gods, he’s arguably best known for his role in Christianity. In modern biblical translations, the Devil is the adversary of God and God’s people.

How did Satan fall from heaven? A fall is not an accurate description; it would be far more accurate to say God cast Satan out of heaven as the scripture says in (Isaiah 14:15; Ezekiel 28:16-17). Satan did not fall from heaven; instead, he was cast out.

If we use the Bible as our authority, then the Devil looks nothing like we can imagine. His name originally was Lucifer, and he was described as a bright morning star. Satan was the greatest of all of God’s creation. The greatest of all the angels and the most powerful being that God has ever created, including any human being ever made. When God created him, there was nothing like him in the entire universe and all of God’s creation. Satan’s fall from heaven is symbolically described in Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:12-18. While these two passages refer specifically to the kings of Babylon and Tyre, they also reference the spiritual power behind those kings, namely, Satan. These passages describe why Satan fell, but they did not specifically point out when the fall occurred. What we do know is this: angels were created before the earth (Job 38:4-7). Satan fell before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden (Genesis 3:1-14).

Therefore, Satan’s fall must have occurred somewhere after the angels were created and before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Scripture does not specifically say whether Satan’s fall occurred hours, days, or years before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden.

The book of Job tells us that Satan still had access to heaven and the throne of God, at least at that time. “One day, the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. The LORD said to Satan, ’Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the Lord, ‘From roaming through the earth and going back and forth on it’” (Job 1:6-7). Apparently, at that time, Satan was still moving freely between heaven and earth, speaking to God directly and answering for his activities. Whether God has discontinued this access is a matter of debate. Some say Satan's access to heaven was ended at the death of Christ. Others believe Satan's access to heaven will end at the end of the war in heaven.

The devil hasn’t always existed; he had a beginning, and someday his work will come to an end. Only God is eternal. Satan has since his casting out continued to oppose God and lead people astray, and he will continue to do so until the end of time when he will be bound forever and ever (see Revelation 20:10). Don’t be deceived by his temptations, no matter how attractive they seem!

Never doubt that the devil is real or powerful, but he is also a defeated foe. By His death and resurrection, Jesus Christ overcame the powers of sin and death and hell. Be certain of your commitment to Christ, for when we give our lives to Him, God frees us from Satan’s grip and makes us part of His family forever. The Bible’s words are true: The reason that God sent His only son to earth was to become the sacrifice that paid for all our sins. Without Jesus, no man or woman could enter heaven because we are all stained with sin. On the other hand, if we believe in Christ, we can have eternal life in heaven.

Why didn't God kill or destroy Satan when he rebelled? If God had destroyed Satan immediately, the angels would have begun to serve Him from fear rather than from love. This would have defeated the very purpose He had in creating beings with the power of choice (free will) in the first place. That’s why he was allowed to make his pitch to Adam and Eve. This planet has become a testing ground where the character of Satan and the nature of his kingdom are contrasted with the character of God and the nature of His kingdom.

God can destroy Satan and sin. He will also have to destroy those who stubbornly resist His grace and cling to Satan’s alternatives. God is just as anxious to resolve the problem of sin and suffering as we are to have Him do so. But He is waiting until He can do it permanently and until He can both preserve our free will and prevent evil from ever appearing again.

Lucifer originated the First Sin, “Pride.”

Evangelist Henry Miranda earned a Bachelor of Christian Ministry degree @ Christian Leadership University. Evangelist Henry Miranda is a Bible Teacher, Author, and Guest Speaker and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, has written ten books. You can reach @  //www.evangelize-for-jesus-ministries.co