How powerful a figure is Satan in today’s world?
Jesus Christ referred to him as being “the ruler of the world,” the one whom mankind in general obeys by heeding his urgings to ignore God’s requirements. The Bible also calls him “the god of this system of things,” who is honored by the religious practices of people who adhere to this system of things. 2 Cor. 4:4; 1 Cor. 10:20.
When endeavoring to tempt Jesus Christ, the Devil “brought him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in an instant of time; and the Devil said to him: ‘I will give you all this authority and the glory of them, because it has been delivered to me, and to whomever I wish I give it. You, therefore, if you do an act of worship before me, it will all be yours.’” Revelation 13:1, 2 reveals that Satan gives ‘power, throne and great authority’ to the global political system of rulership. Daniel 10:13, 20 discloses that Satan has had demonic princes over principal kingdoms of the earth. Ephesians 6:12 refers to these as constituting ‘governments, authorities, world rulers of this darkness, wicked spirit forces in heavenly places.’
No wonder that 1 John 5:19 says: “The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” But his power is only for a limited period of time and is only by the toleration of Jehovah, who is God Almighty.
2006-10-08 10:58:07
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answer #1
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answered by BJ 7
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There's only one God in this world. Some people may think differently.
2006-10-08 04:23:27
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answer #2
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answered by peterboro_first 5
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To me there is only one God who is the creator of all things. In the Bible he is called Jehovah and moslems call him Allah. Any other creaton is a false God and therefore not a God. .
2006-10-08 04:07:39
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answer #3
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answered by Dereck KC 1
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Before Jesus destroyed his power and authority, Satan was the prince of this world.
But God has always reigned supreme.
2006-10-08 08:58:32
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answer #4
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answered by Anonymous
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