Matthew 4:8-9 says that Satan offered to give Jesus "all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor", but Jesus refused.
Does this mean that all of these kingdoms belonged to Satan? How is this possible? Can someone please explain?
2007-03-04 05:35:01 · 13 answers · asked by Billybww 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No more than any other supernatural deity: Zero.
Just write it off as a false offer and let it go. You're better off.
2007-03-04 05:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Scott M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question! The reason for this temptation, was that Jesus was sent to save the world; and knew of the way in which He must meet death, for the prophesy to fufilled. Satan tried to tempt Him, to mock Him, to provoke Him to anger, and to get Him to give into the desires of His flesh. Jesus does say the ruler of this world is coming to get Him. You'll notice that it was not satan himself, that came, but those under his influence.Satan, is the ruler, of those who do not have God. It is the Hand of the Almighty, who is holding him back. When God commands the Holy Spirit to leave this place, all hell will break loose-literally. Revelations says the first horseman will be told,"Go!" and he will go out to conquer. He has a bow,and is given a crown. Not the King's crown, (that isJesus's) but the crown of a victor,(self-imposed ruler, not King) Right now, the only power satan has, is deception- he must convince people to do his evil work for him, because he cannot do it himself. Anyone who has the covering of Christ's blood, is protected. Even if they are to die. Jesus is the rightfull King. Satan is having a hay day right now, but his "rein" will end soon. There is more to be fufilled, but satan knows he has already been defeated. He's just making the most of the time he has left. He'll get 7 years to show off his powers, before he goes down. Right now, he's being held back. When the Holy Spirit is removed, ( the "rapture") then all those in union with God through Jesus, leave too, because the spirit in us, is united with us, and we are now inseperable. I hope this helps with your question.
2007-03-04 06:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by Erin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Genesis, it says "in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. No, the world belongs to God. But God is letting satan roam around until God puts him back into hell and locks it up. Alot of the kingdoms are ruled by satan but God is bigger than any of the kingdoms.
2007-03-04 07:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by blazek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan is the god of this world and he is the prince and power of the air. God allowed Satan to take dominion away from Adam when he disobeyed God. It will be in Satan control until the Lord Jesus Christ returns to rule and reign on the earth. 2 Corinthians 4: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. Ephesians 2: 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
2007-03-04 05:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Ray W 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the world belonged to Satan, why would he let Democrats and Republicans run it for him? Surely he could find better leaders than these!
2007-03-04 05:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Of course not, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son , that whosoever in him should not perish but have everlasting life---John 3:16
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2015-03-05 10:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by Donald R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, satan never talked to jesus, since he does not exist.
2007-03-04 05:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by XX 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nah..."owns the world, Yoda masta does"-old Jedi saying.
2007-03-04 05:39:21 · answer #8 · answered by Jedi 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. I think it is referring more to power and wealth and being influential. Satan has limited power at best.
2007-03-04 05:43:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-03-04 05:38:14 · answer #10 · answered by JP 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋