Who is ruling the Earth?

Question

1 John 5:19 - The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.

Answer 1

Of course, any serious student of the Bible knows that Satan has the reigns at this moment....which explains to those who can see why there is so much chaos on the world scene. 2Cornthians 4:4 speaks of him as "the god of this system of things" and how he blinds the minds of the "unbelievers" in order that they might not get the sense of God's truth.

Satan's reign is limited, he knows that time is running out, so he's busier than ever stirring up hate and discontent like never before. Soon, his foolishness and all of those who follow him will be a thing of the past.

We have so much to look forward to in Gods new system of things. What a relief it will be to wake up everyday without chaos, worry, sickness, aches and pains......we will then be 'truly alive" Revelation 21:3-5

Answer 2

satan 1 john 5:19 the world is lying in the power of the wicked one

Answer 3

There is no need to guess at the matter, for the Bible clearly shows that an intelligent, unseen person has been controlling both men and nations. It says: “The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” And the Bible identifies him, saying: “The one called Devil and Satan . . . is misleading the entire inhabited earth.”—1 John 5:19; Revelation 12:9.

On an occasion when Jesus was “tempted by the Devil,” Jesus did not question Satan’s role as the ruler of this world. The Bible explains what happened: “The Devil took him along to an unusually high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory, and he said to him: ‘All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.’ Then Jesus said to him: ‘Go away, Satan!’”—Matthew 4:1, 8-10.

Think about this. Satan tempted Jesus by offering him “all the kingdoms of the world.” Yet, would Satan’s offer have been a real temptation if Satan was not actually the ruler of these kingdoms? No, it would not. And note, Jesus did not deny that all these worldly governments were Satan’s, which he would have done if Satan did not have power over them. So, then, Satan the Devil really is the unseen ruler of the world! The Bible, in fact, calls him “the god of this system of things.” (2 Corinthians 4:4) Yet, how did such a wicked person ever come into this powerful position?

The one who became Satan had been an angel created by God, but he became envious of God’s position. He challenged God’s rightful rulership. To this end he used a serpent as a mouthpiece to deceive the first woman, Eve, and was thus able to get her and her husband, Adam, to do his bidding rather than obey God. (Genesis 3:1-6; 2 Corinthians 11:3) He also claimed he could turn all of Adam and Eve’s yet unborn offspring away from God. So God allowed time for Satan to try to prove his claim, but Satan has not succeeded.—Job 1:6-12; 2:1-10.

Significantly, Satan is not alone in his rulership of the world. He was successful in persuading some of the other angels to join him in rebellion against God. These became demons, his spirit accomplices. The Bible speaks of them when it urges Christians: “Stand firm against the machinations of the Devil; because we have a wrestling, not against blood and flesh, but . . . against the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places.”—Ephesians 6:11, 12.

Answer 4

Yes, when Jesus was tempted for Satan the Devil, according to Mathew 4:8. this one offered "all the kingdoms of the world". Of course, Jesus rejected. But the fact that the Devil is ruling the world is very commented in the Bible as a truth. Jesus called him "the ruler of this world."- John 12:31.
That is why Paul also called Satan "the god of this world." -2 Cor. 4:4.
Logically, the worl is as well is cause is being rulued by Satan.

Answer 5

Satan is ruling the earth right now. But soon Jesus the King of God's Kingdom will abyss Satan for 1,000 years !!!

Rev 12: 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Answer 6

Yes, it is the wicked one, also known as Satan the Devil. Soon though he will be destroyed and God's kingdom will rule over the earth.

Answer 7

This scripture is very clear on who that is, as God is not the wicked one and neither is the Christ.

The answer is: Satan the Devil.

Answer 8

Biblically, it's obvious that satan rules the earth.
"His craft and power are great,
And armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal"
- from A Mighty Fortress is Our God by Martin Luther

Answer 9

What you state is true, however very soon we shall hear this proclamation:

The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said:
"The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ,
and he will reign for ever and ever." And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying:
"We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty,
the One who is and who was,
because you have taken your great power
and have begun to reign.
The nations were angry; and your wrath has come.
The time has come for judging the dead,
and for rewarding your servants the prophets
and your saints and those who reverence your name,
both small and great—
and for destroying those who destroy the earth."
Revelation 11:15-18

At that time this will occur:


"
And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say:
"Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God,
and the authority of his Christ.
For the accuser of our brothers,
who accuses them before our God day and night,
has been hurled down.
They overcame him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony;
they did not love their lives so much
as to shrink from death.
Therefore rejoice, you heavens
and you who dwell in them!
But woe to the earth and the sea,
because the devil has gone down to you!
He is filled with fury,
because he knows that his time is short."

Revelation 12:7-12

Answer 10

I guess you know the answer!the wicked one, Satan the Devil.