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I think the language of satan is that of a god-like status in the minds of Christians because that is the type of imagery used in the New Testament concerning the devil.

This language is used in Paul's writings, here:

2 Corinthians 4:4
"The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."

Ephesians 2:1-2
"As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient."

And also in John's epistle:

1 John 5:19
"We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one."

Which is also affirmed by Jesus when he says: 
"Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out." in John 12:31

Not only here, but as well in a more subtle way in the temptations of Jesus in the desert the devil is shown to have some kind of authority over the earth in a way akin to a "god":

Matt 4:8
"Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. ‘All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down and worship me.’"

So, in conclusion, the belief in a personal entity of the devil has been very present from the beginnings of Christianity, and with the way the devil is described and spoken of in these verses, it's no wonder that a deity-like impression has been given about satan. 
But, while I can see you point and I can see where this "double-deity" idea has probably come from, I think it's largely down to a misunderstanding about the way God operates and that the angels (for the devil is usually thought of as a 'fallen angel') has some kind of power which we can see through the Bible - although not as powerful as God's, but definitely moreso than us mere mortals have. So while satan may be called a "god" as he would probably appear to mortal men, his power is also limited and weak/smaller than God's power, yet God has chosen a time to overpower and remove the devil's 'rule' that he appears to have or be allowed to have on earth.
Maybe the Gospel writers and early apostles chose a poor selection of words to describe the power the devil has over people/earth which has led to a 'deification' in the minds of believers, when it was never intended that way?