Lucifer is a latin word coming from "lux" and "ferre". It was used in reference to the actual physical planet Venus.

St. Jerome is responsible for the connection between Satan and this passage and starting the doctrine that Isaiah 14 had to do with the "fall" of Satan.

Satan is cast out of heaven when the war with Michael and his angels takes place. Up until this, he has had access to the throne of God. He is the "accuser" and is the hinderer of God's people.

Ultimately, he tests the loyalty of the heart of God's people.

Choosing to believe that Christ is a false prophet or that he is a liar and deceiver as Lamplite is now putting forth is akin to taking the mark of the beast.

There are ONLY 2 instances where men's sins cannot be forgiven. Blaspheming the Holy Spirit and attributing the power of God to the power of Satan... and taking the mark of the beast.

I suspect that they are one and the same. Satan is in the beginning stages of bringing this heresy out into the light of the masses. It will be the reason why Christ said His people would be hated of all nations for "His name's sake". It will be the reason why many are offended by His "name" and turn away from the faith.

Christians hold on because the whirlwind that is coming will test each man's heart. This is why Christ asked "with there be faith on earth?" when He returns.

It is the quintessential issue. This is why the Pharisees had Christ taken before Pontius Pilate to be crucified. They believed His power was from the devil or Beelzebub, the prince of demons.

What do YOU think?

Everyone at some point will have to deal with "WHO IS JESUS CHRIST"???