He is also called "the dragon," "the old serpent" (Revelation 12:9; 20:2 ); "the prince of this world" (John 12:31; 14:30 ); "the prince of the power of the air" (Ephesians 2:2 ); "the god of this world" (2 Corinthians 4:4 ); "the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience" (Ephesians 2:2 ). The distinct personality of Satan and his activity among men are thus obviously recognized. He tempted our Lord in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11 ). He is "Beelzebub, the prince of the devils" (12:24). He is "the constant enemy of God, of Christ, of the divine kingdom, of the followers of Christ, and of all truth; full of falsehood and all malice, and exciting and seducing to evil in every possible way." His power is very great in the world. He is a "roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8 ). Men are said to be "taken captive by him" (2 Timothy 2:26 ). Christians are warned against his "devices" (2 Corinthians 2:11 ), and called on to "resist" him (James 4:7 ). Christ redeems his people from "him that had the power of death, that is, the devil" (Hebrews 2:14 ). Satan has the "power of death," not as lord, but simply as executioner.