042. Can God destroy Satan?

Can God destroy Satan?

We do not know that it is taught anywhere in the Bible that God can destroy Satan, but God certainly can destroy or annihilate any beings that He has created if He sees fit. If He brought them into being He can put them out of being, otherwise God would not be omnipotent. But it is clear from Scriptures that to destroy Satan is not His will. Satan will exist and be tormented day and night forever and ever (Revelation 20:10).

If the question refers to Hebrews 2:14 the word “destroy” there means “bring to nought,” not “annihilate” (see Revised Version).