“So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world” [Revelation 12:9](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2012%3A9&version=NKJV) Originally His name was Lucifer, but now the dragon, serpent of old, devil, Satan, deceiver, father of lies, etc. “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! For you have said in your heart: ‘I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north; [Isaiah 14:11-13](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2014%3A11-13&version=NKJV) He coveted Christ’s position, used lies and deceit to gain the sympathy of a portion of angels, and when it turned into open rebellion, he was kicked out. “And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, 8 but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer.” [Revelation 12:7-8](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation%2012%3A7-8&version=NKJV) <span class="center-menu">[[Home Page]]</span>