Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

The Last Days of Devils

As we near the closing scenes of human probation, why may we expect an increase in demoniacal manifestations? BR-ASI9 363.3

“Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.” Revelation 12:12. BR-ASI9 363.4

Note.—Acquainted, as they are, with the laws of nature, Satan and his angels raise storms and scatter disease and death as far as lies within their power; and, as enemies of God, they likewise pervert the truth and disseminate error as far as possible. Far better, also, than the inhabitants of the world, do they know that the end of all things is fast approaching, and that their time to work is short. BR-ASI9 363.5

Concerning what have we been definitely informed? BR-ASI9 363.6

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” 1 Timothy 4:1. BR-ASI9 363.7

What will be the final doom of Satan and his angels? BR-ASI9 363.8

“Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.” Matthew 25:41. “And the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.” Malachi 4:1. (See Revelation 20:9.) BR-ASI9 363.9