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Here is another example of the conditional nature of prophecy. ... Jesus’ promise to his twelve apostles: “Ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel” (Luke 19:28). This promise was made before Judas betrayed the Master and he was obviously included among those who would sit on the “twelve thrones.” How could Jesus have made such a promise to the one who would betray him, whom he termed “a devil” (John 6:70-71)? ...

The Nature of Prophets and Prophecy - FairMormon

Correction Matthew 19:28 not Luke.

Judas did not follow Him. He only pretended to.

"But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him."
John 6:64
 
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According to the bible, God is the father of ALL spirits. I think that one would have a difficult time to prove from the Bible that there is any other existent creator which had any ability whatsoever to create Lucifer...or anyone else for that matter.
One should always remember that one of God's most powerful gifts given too ALL is the gift of AGENCY. Each of us are agents unto ourselves to choose either good or evil. This eternal principle can exalt one to become "partakers of the "divine nature" or on the other hand become "a son of perdition" an thus sink to the lowest level. Lucifer was obviously at one time in heaven, but sinned against a rebelled against God's eternal plan (not ignorantly, but in full light and knowledge of heaven,s laws and God's plan of salvation for each of his spirit children. Lucifer by his rebellion became "the father of lies" and "accused his brethren day and night" and was cast out of heaven. He has no one to blame, but himself.

Lucifer was an angel. He was never a man. Man becomes God's child when he is regenerated. The natural man is not God's child.

John 1
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
(italics added for emphasis)

Lucifer/Satan doesn't accuse his brethren. He accuses the believers who are the brethren.
 
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