For many Christians, Satan is treated as either an exaggerated cartoon figure or a vague symbol of evil. But what if Scripture paints a far more detailed, organized and unsettling picture? In a recent documentary, one Christian preacher argues that the Bible not only explains Satan’s origin and downfall, but also exposes a consistent strategy still being used today — one that believers often underestimate.
A 30-Minute Biblical Documentary With a Unique Approach
In a recent Bible documentary, Christian preacher Joe Kirby of Off the Kirb Ministries traces the story of Satan from his rebellion to his future judgment, using Scripture, historical geography and animated world maps. Kirby describes the project as an effort to make biblical theology visual and accessible, saying, “Once you see this and this, you will know that Satan is closer than you think.”
Kirby walks viewers through key passages in Genesis, Job, Isaiah, Ezekiel, the Gospels and Revelation, arguing that the Bible reveals a consistent pattern in how Satan operates. “No one has ever seen this before,” Kirby says, “but I believe there is an invisible strategy that Satan operates from.”
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Deception, Accusation and the Battle for Worship
According to Kirby, Satan’s earliest tactic in the Garden of Eden was not force, but deception — specifically the suggestion that God was withholding something good. “He will trick you into thinking God is hiding or concealing something good from you so that you’ll fall into sin,” Kirby explains, adding that the same lie still convinces people that obedience to God is restrictive rather than freeing.
Kirby also highlights Satan’s role as “the accuser of God’s people,” pointing to courtroom scenes in Job and Zechariah. “When Satan talks to us about God, he lies,” Kirby says. “But when he talks to God about us, he tells the truth.” In contrast, Kirby emphasizes Christ’s role as advocate, pointing to the cross as the moment where justice and grace meet.
From Heaven’s Courts to Earth’s Thrones
One of the documentary’s more striking claims involves Satan’s access to heaven and the location of his earthly throne. Kirby argues that Scripture shows Satan still having limited access to heavenly realms, a reality that will change during a future event described in Revelation 12. “Satan is actually not in hell right now,” Kirby says. “Believe it or not, he still has access to heaven.”
Kirby also addresses Revelation 2:13, concluding that the Bible identifies Pergamum — in modern-day Turkey — as the location of Satan’s throne, dismissing popular online claims placing it elsewhere. He describes Pergamum as a center of emperor worship, idolatry and serpent symbolism, aligning with Satan’s desire for exaltation and control.
The End of the Story Is Not in Doubt
While Kirby presents Satan as active, organized and persistent, he repeatedly emphasizes that the devil’s fate is sealed. Drawing from Revelation, he reminds viewers that Satan will ultimately be cast into eternal judgment. “If the Son sets you free, you shall be free indeed,” Kirby says, pointing viewers back to the hope found in Christ rather than fear of the enemy.
The documentary, which you don’t want to miss, ultimately serves as both a warning and a reassurance: Satan’s strategies are real and ongoing, but they are no match for the authority, righteousness and victory of Jesus Christ.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
