Testament, Satan is called diabolos, usually translated as “the devil.” This figure tried to tempt Jesus three times in the wilderness, but Jesus resisted him by responding with Scripture each time. The Bible says that Satan (the devil) is a liar and a murderer, disguising himself as an angel of light, prowling about like a roaring lion. He is also called a “great dragon, the serpent of old.” Contrary to popular belief, Satan is not an equal opponent or “arch nemesis” of God. Scripture indicates that Satan