When Jesus said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” (Luke 10:18, NIV), He was referring to a significant moment in the cosmic battle between good and evil. This statement has multiple layers of meaning, related to both the past and the present reality of Satan’s defeat, as well as his ultimate future judgment.
Tag: Satan’s Fall
How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
The fall of Satan from heaven is described in various parts of the Bible, though the specific details about the timing, exact nature, and reason for his fall are not comprehensively laid out in one passage. The fall of Satan is traditionally understood as his rebellion against God due to pride and desire to be