Why do christians think that god is in control when the bible says differently?

Question

at 1 John 5:19 the bible says that the wicked one is in control, which wouldn't be god if at james 4:8 says that god is love.
so who would this wicked one be...if not god...who?
it would obviously be SATAN

Answer 1

I took control from Satan and gave IT to God.

Answer 2

First, verses have a different meaning depending on the translation. I only use KJV (King James) :
The verses read:
1John 5:19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
I think you meant 1 John 4:8
1Jo 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
because James 4:8 reads:
Jam 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
The whole world lieth in wickedness has a different meaning than "the wicked one is in control" as you stated.
Also, different religions are going to have different ideas. For example, some Christians believe that God is in control of the universe; however, men (and women) have freewill. Each decide to do good or evil. Others believe in predestination; which, is a whole other ball game.
Anyway, I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Satan has free reign of this Earth, true enough. But God is ultimately in control of what goes on. Obviously you have read the Bible, and I don't think you're just trying to prove God and Christians wrong...so read the Bible more. God doesn't explain everything to us.

Answer 4

First off, God is capitalized and second, it means that Satan is in control of many things that go on around us. God can stop him but he is trying to test the faith of his peoples. God is ultimately in control, not Satan.

Answer 5

That verse does NOT say that God is not in control, you are mistaken. God is always in control, He does allow satan some breathing room. But to be specific, the verse says that the world is under the control of evil, not those of us who are not of this world.

Are you a child of God? If so, you are not of the world.

"19We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one."

Answer 6

Satan goes to and fro in the earth seeking whom he may devour. That is his job. But at the same time, God knows what is going on and He will not allow Satan to tempt you more than you can bear. God id definately in control of all things but Satan will have his part in the lake of fire because Christ has already overcome him.

Answer 7

In this passage John was referring to people. God has freed believers from their slavery to Satan and he keeps them safe from Satan's continued attacks. The rest of the world does not have the Christian's freedom to obey God, unless they come to Christ in faith, they have no choice but to obey Satan. There is no middle ground; people either belong to God and obey him or they live under Satan's control. Love, be bless.

Answer 8

Terry S, is right! Be saved on ask god to lead the way. The wicked shell be judged.

Answer 9

Yes I agree, but there are limits to his control. Why do you think the events of the tribulation get so bad, after God removes the restrainer. Scripture reference Revelation.

Unfortunately, free will creatures are behind 90% of all suffering that goes on, not God, or Satan. People do things to hurt each other every day for their own gain. and people say "the devil made me do it." "or why didn't God stop me." Just like the atheists clamoring for the right not to believe in God. They will too probably say "The devil made me not believe." or "Why didn't God make me believe." PEOPLE ARE A PRODUCT OF THIER OWN DECISIONS.


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Answer 10

In my bible John 5:19 says " Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing: for whatever the Father does, the son does likewise."

All three of the bibles that I looked at say a combination of what the first one says.
What version are you looking at?