The biblical demon’s existence

-can you give me info in how biblical demons even function. The hierarchy, their powers and speciality, etc.

In strict biblical theology, demons function as disembodied spiritual rebels under the authority of Satan, operating with limited power strictly monitored by God. The Bible itself provides very few explicit details about demonic ranks or specialized spell-like powers, but it outlines a clear operational framework. The biblical hierarchy does not provide a detailed, named chart of demonic ranks, but it indicates a highly organized, militaristic structure within the spiritual realm. This includes Satan as the supreme leader and "prince of demons" (Matthew 12:24), cosmic rulers and authorities over present darkness (Ephesians 6:12), territorial spirits assigned to influence specific geopolitical nations (Daniel 10:13), and lesser ground-level spirits that seek human or animal hosts to inhabit (Matthew 12:43-45). In terms of powers and limits, biblical demons are not omnipotent, omniscient, or omnipresent. They operate entirely under God’s sovereignty and cannot act without explicit divine permission (Job 1:12). However, they do possess superhuman physical strength (Mark 5:3-4), high intellectual and spiritual awareness of Christ’s authority (Mark 1:24), and the power to cause physical affliction. Rather than specializing in elements like fire or ice, biblical demons specialize in moral, psychological, and spiritual sabotage. Their primary tactics include deception and lies (John 8:44), crushing the human conscience through accusation and slander, blinding human minds from understanding spiritual truth (2 Corinthians 4:4), and counterfeiting good by masquerading as angels of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). Ultimately, highly detailed demonic hierarchies, named specialized demons like Asmodeus, and specific elemental specialties largely come from extrabiblical texts, medieval grimoires, and literary fiction rather than the Hebrew or Greek biblical scriptures.

-And those info was from extrabiblical books. Like book of Enoch, Lesser key of Solomon. It never made it to the actual bible for a reason of course. Because it lacked apostolic, prophetic authorities. Not only that it was written pseudepigraphally.

The Meaning: This means the actual authors were anonymous writers who used the names of famous dead prophets to make their books sound authoritative.

The Verdict: Church fathers easily spotted these centuries-after-the-fact writings and rejected them as unauthentic history.

-and one real important question. How and why does those demons have to ask permission from God?

In biblical theology, the requirement for demons to ask God for permission boils down to one absolute rule: God possesses ultimate, unmatched sovereignty, and demons are created beings, not gods.

The Bible depicts the spiritual realm as operating under a strict hierarchy where God functions as the ultimate Judge. Demons cannot bypass His laws. Unlike eastern religions (like Yin and Yang) or ancient Zoroastrianism, the Bible completely rejects the idea of cosmic dualism. There is no equal battle between good and evil. Satan is not the "opposite" of God; he is merely a rebellious angel. God has no equal, meaning His permission is required because His power is absolute. According to Colossians 1:16, God created all things in heaven and on earth, "visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities." Because God created the spiritual beings who later rebelled, He still owns the "property" they inhabit. They remain subjects to His cosmic laws, whether they want to be or not. Evil is Utilized for a Higher Purpose The Bible shows that God occasionally grants permission to demonic forces because He intends to use their evil actions to bring about a greater good. The Example: Satan was permitted to strike Jesus on the cross. Satan viewed this as a victory, but God used that exact event to accomplish human salvation. The Rule: Demons act out of pure malice, but they are ultimately used as tools to test, discipline, or strengthen human faith.

Long story short, it means the devil's attacks are accepted by permission by God so we are tested. To see if we give in or deny.

The Devil’s Goal (To Destroy): Satan wants you to fail, abandon your faith, and give in to despair or sin. His goal is destruction.

God’s Goal (To Refine): God allows the pressure because He wants to prove your faith is genuine. His goal is growth, much like a coach putting an athlete through a brutal workout to make them stronger.

Mostly importantly.

The Bible states that God never allows a test to be unfair. He acts as a cosmic referee, monitoring the intensity. The Rule: 1 Corinthians 10:13 explicitly promises that God will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. The Exit: With every single demonic attack or temptation, God guarantees there is always a way out so that you can endure it. The choice to give in or deny is always fully in human hands.

-Anddd I don’t get how the devil himself is naturally evil. How he even sees it as a victory if he has all kinds of knowledge and awareness. Though his not omnipresent he knows the bible better than any of us. How is he that evil. Does he really not realize that all his doings will result in failure?

And one thing I really don't understand is after judgement day, will he rule hell? the reason I'm asking if he will rule hell is because he wants to drag down more people with him and wants a kingdom of his own. Didn't it say he will suffer in hell the most. what is his logic?

Question 1: How can he be so smart, yet so blind to his own failure?

You are entirely correct, the devil knows the Bible perfectly. In Matthew 4, he literally quotes scripture to Jesus. He knows exactly how the book of Revelation ends.

But why does he keep fighting?

1. Extreme Pride Causes Insanity

The Bible states that the devil’s original downfall was pride and self-exaltation (Ezekiel 28:17).

Pride has a blinding effect. Think of it like a clinical narcissist or a dictator who genuinely believes they can beat the odds, even when defeat is mathematically guaranteed. His immense intellect is utterly warped by his ego.

2. Spite Over Victory

The devil knows he cannot destroy God, so he shifts his goal from winning the war to inflicting maximum pain. Because humans are created in the image of God and deeply loved by Him, the devil targets humans out of pure spite. To him, dragging a human to hell is a "victory" because it breaks God’s heart and ruins God’s creation. It is the ultimate toxic mentality: "If I am going down, I am taking as many of your favorites with me as possible.”

3. Pure Spontaneous MaliceHuman beings usually commit evil to achieve something else (e.g., stealing for money, lying to avoid trouble). In theology, the devil is considered naturally evil because his rebellion is absolute; he chooses evil simply for the sake of evil. He has no room for repentance, meaning he is completely locked into a cycle of hatred that he cannot and will not stop.

Question 2: Will the Devil rule Hell? No. The devil will absolutely not rule hell

1. Hell is a Prison, Not a Kingdom

According to Matthew 25:41, hell was not built for Satan to rule; it was built as a prison explicitly designed to punish him and his fallen angels. He is not the warden; he is the primary inmate.

2. He is the One Being TormentedThe Bible is crystal clear that Satan will suffer intensely and have zero authority in hell. Revelation 20:10 states:

"And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur... and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.”

3. The Flawed Logic of "Ruling"The devil’s logic isn’t to build a kingdom inside hell. His goal is to create a parallel kingdom on Earth right now by pulling people away from God. He isn’t planning for a comfortable afterlife in hell; he is a doomed convict throwing a violent, destructive tantrum on his way to the execution chamber.

-alright here comes the logic I don’t understand. How come God doesn’t help him if his gone into insanity?

It makes complete sense why your human logic is short circuiting here. From a human perspective, if someone loses their mind or goes insane, we pity them, offer therapy, or give them medicine. We try to fix them.

The reason God does not "help" or rehabilitate the devil boils down to a massive difference between human insanity and spiritual insanity.In biblical theology, the devil’s state is not a medical illness; it is a permanent, calculated spiritual choice. Here is why God doesn’t step in to fix him.

1. Angels Do Not Have "Blind" Ignorance

When a human sins, we often do it out of ignorance, weakness, or because we were tricked. We live in a world with a "veil" over our eyes, we cannot physically see God or the spiritual realm. Because humans are limited, God offers us mercy, grace, and second chances.Angels are completely different. The devil lived directly in the physical presence of God. He possessed perfect, unclouded knowledge of God’s glory, love, and absolute power. When he rebelled, he did so with 100% full disclosure. He didn't slip up; he looked ultimate goodness in the face and said, "I reject you." In theology, a choice made with perfect knowledge cannot be undone because there is no new information that could ever change his mind.

2. His "Insanity" is a Locked Will

The devil’s insanity is not a loss of brain function; it is the absolute corruption of his free will.

He doesn’t want to be helped. He doesn’t want to repent. If God offered him a full pardon right now, the devil’s pride would cause him to spit in God’s face.

C.S. Lewis, a famous Christian author, explained it beautifully: The door to hell is locked from the inside. The devil has chosen hatred as his permanent identity. For God to "force" the devil to be good or change his mind would require wiping out his free will entirely, turning him into a robot. God does not force relationships.

3. The Lack of a Savior for Angels In the biblical framework, salvation requires a mediator, someone to pay the legal penalty for the rebellion.For humans, Jesus became a human to die for humans (Hebrews 2:16).But the Bible explicitly notes: "For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham."There is no "Jesus" for the angelic realm. Because angels are a different order of creation who fell from a position of perfect sight, there is no cosmic mechanism or sacrifice designed to redeem them. Their choice was a one-time, permanent decision that sealed their eternal destiny.

Because they were made with high knowledge and awareness, etc.

-does he hate his existence or something? many questions

To answer directly: according to biblical and theological thought, the devil doesn’t hate his existence, but he absolutely hates his reality.

1. He Loves Himself, but Hates His PositionThe devil's core trait is pride. He thinks he is magnificent, beautiful, and highly intelligent (Ezekiel 28:17).

Because of this intense self-love, he doesn't want to cease to exist.However, he deeply hates his position in the universe. He hates being a creature instead of the Creator. He hates being subordinate to God. He hates that he is on a leash. His existence is a constant, agonizing reminder that he is not and never will be the supreme ruler.

2. He is Trapped in Eternal Envy

Theologians describe the devil's psychological state as pure envy. Envy isn't just wanting what someone else has; it is hating that the other person has it, to the point where you want to destroy it. He envies God's throne. He envies the love and grace God gives to humans. He envies that lowly humans (made from dust) are offered a place in heaven, while he (a magnificent spirit) is locked out.Because he cannot destroy God, his envy manifests as a desire to ruin everything God loves. It’s like an artist who paints a masterpiece, and a bitter rival sneaks in at night to slash the canvas. The rival doesn't gain anything from ruining the painting, he just couldn't stand the fact that the artist made something beautiful.

3. The Logic of "Misery Loves Company"

The famous line from John Milton’s Paradise Lost captures the devil’s mindset perfectly: "Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven." While we already established he won’t actually "reign" in hell, this line perfectly exposes his psychological delusion. He prefers his miserable independence over submission to God.His existence is defined by a whole burning, restless agony. Since he cannot alleviate his own pain, his only comfort is making the rest of creation suffer with him.