Does Satan Have Access to Heaven?

Direct Answer

Yes, Satan has access to heaven for a limited time, until the midpoint of the Tribulation.

According to Les Feldick's teaching and Scripture, Satan currently has access to the very throne room of heaven, where he accuses believers day and night. However, at the midpoint of the Tribulation, there is a war in heaven, and Satan and his angels are cast out, never to have a place in heaven again.

Key Scriptures

Revelation 12:7-9 — This passage describes the war in heaven where Satan is defeated and cast out, ending his access.

Job 1:6 — This shows Satan appearing among the sons of God in heaven, demonstrating his access.

What Does the Bible Say?

The Bible gives examples of Satan having access to heaven. In Job 1:6, when the sons of God present themselves before the Lord, Satan comes also among them, indicating his access to the heavenly court. This is corroborated in Job 2:1. In Revelation 12:7-9, there is a war in heaven: Michael and his angels fight against the dragon (Satan) and his angels. They do not prevail, and their place is no longer found in heaven. The great dragon, called the Devil and Satan, is cast out into the earth. This event marks the end of his access.

What Does Les Feldick Teach About Satan's Access to Heaven?

Les Feldick teaches that Satan indeed has access to heaven even up to the very throne room, where he accuses believers before God day and night (Revelation 12:10). This access continues until the midpoint of the Tribulation, when there is a war in heaven and Satan and his angels are defeated and cast out. Les emphasizes that this is a literal event, and that after this casting out, Satan no longer has a place in heaven. He uses Revelation 12 to show the sequence of events and the reason for the accuser being cast down.

What is the War in Heaven?

At the midpoint of the Tribulation, there is a war in heaven. Michael and his angels fight against the dragon (Satan) and his angels. This is described in Revelation 12:7. Les Feldick points out that Satan and his angels are in actual warfare in heaven, and they do not prevail; they are cast out.

What Happens After Satan is Cast Out?

After Satan is cast out of heaven, he is thrown into the earth. This is described in Revelation 12:9. Les Feldick notes that this marks the end of his access to heaven and that no place is found for him there anymore. Furthermore, in Revelation 20, after the millennium, Satan is bound and cast into the bottomless pit for a thousand years.

How Does Satan Accuse Believers?

Satan is described as the 'accuser of our brethren' who accuses them before God day and night (Revelation 12:10). Les Feldick teaches that the old devil is accusing believers every time they sin, but believers have an advocate, Jesus Christ, who intercedes for them. This accusation happens in heaven until his casting out.

From the Teaching

Context of Revelation 12

Les identifies the events of Revelation 12 as occurring at the midpoint of the Tribulation.

War in Heaven

Les teaches that at the midpoint, there is a literal war in heaven where Michael and his angels fight Satan and his angels.

Satan's Accusation

Les explains that the 'accuser of the brethren' is Satan, who accuses believers before God day and night.

Revelation 20 Explained: Satan Bound, the Millennium & Final Judgment

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Satan's Accusation of Believers

Les teaches that Satan accuses believers before God because they sin, and this will continue until we are in the Lord's presence.

Satan's Access to Heaven

Les states that Satan has had access to the very throne room of heaven and will until the midpoint of the Tribulation, when he is cast out.

The Scroll in God's Hand That No One Could Open — Revelation 5

Satan is the God of this world. Everything that mankind accomplishes, whether it's good, whether it's beautiful, whether it's ugly, or whether it's bad, who has prompted it? Satan has. God is not in the business of a material world. And so, the world is in the lap of the wicked one. Satan has total dominion. Let me show you an example. Go back to Matthew chapter 5.

The Great Tribulation: Israel's Flight & God's Protection Explained

See? All right, so who's the woman? Israel. What's the delivery? When the Christ child was born at Bethlehem. Now verse 3, And there appeared another wonder or a sign in heaven, and behold a great red dragon. And of course the dragon in Scripture is always a symbolic picture of Satan.

Bible Verses

Job 1:6: Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.

Shows Satan gaining access to heaven's court.

Revelation 12:7-9: And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Describes the war and the casting out of Satan from heaven.

Revelation 12:10: And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

Identifies Satan as the accuser and notes his being cast down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Satan have access to heaven today?

Yes, according to Scripture and Les Feldick's teaching, Satan currently has access to heaven, where he accuses believers before God. This access will end at the midpoint of the Tribulation when he is cast out.

When is Satan cast out of heaven?

Satan is cast out of heaven at the midpoint of the Tribulation, as described in Revelation 12. This is after a war in heaven where Michael and his angels defeat Satan and his angels.

Why does Satan have access to heaven?

Scripture does not give an explicit reason, but from Revelation 12:10, we see that Satan uses this access to accuse believers before God. Les Feldick teaches that this is part of his role as the 'accuser of the brethren.'

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