when the bible refers to satan as the 'god of this world', what do you think it means?
2007-11-19 04:05:00 · 9 answers · asked by bregweidd 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Probably because he gets to do whatever he wants to humans and we only have our common sense (if any) and conscience (if any again) to save us. God can't directly bonk his followers on the head and tell then not to do something, because of free will.
But then again its the bible that says so.
I say the god of this world is money.
2007-11-19 04:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means just that! Since the fall of man, the Lord assigned the earth over to Satan. That's why he is known as the God of this world however, His reign will be short lived and his fate is already sealed. For a good description of Satan, read Ezekiel Ch.28 V11-19
2007-11-19 12:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by mandbturner3699 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Satan is the prince and power of the air. He rules this planet for now causing disease, sickness and death for he only wants to kill, steal and destroy. Mankind is under his influence until Christ comes back. Man is God's crowning act of creation and Satan, the great liar, wants to destroy man. But, Christians will one day judge these fallen angels. The world's systems of government, economics and distribution are also under Satanic rule. Mankind rejected following God's express commands while wanting to decide for ourselves what is good or bad and right or wrong, thus usurping God's prerogative and authority. Thus, we sinned and were banished from gaining immortality until God Himself came down to Earth as man to redeem His creation through His Body, the Son Jesus Christ, by paying for our sins with His own death. He did this because He loves us and wanted us to spend eternity with Him as was originally planned. Christ did this on the cross. Thus, the war is over but the battles rage on for awhile.
2007-11-19 12:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
satan is not in hell nor has been thrown into the lake of fire. However, satan is the god of this world that we currently live in. satan is alive in the spiritual realm (heavenly realm)..satan is the author of sickness, disease, persecution, suffering, death (not in all cases), and sin....
2007-11-19 12:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by unknown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Earth is a pergatory- God let Satan have free will over Earth- and its up to us to decide where we want to end up.
2007-11-19 12:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by The Stylist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he gave satan, the world so he can have the people pick him or jahova, he letting the people pick where they want to be with.,like a free pass.for now till the end.of your time.
2007-11-19 12:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by vintagemale1951 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Complete bull. It's the Bible, after all.
Actually, I would assume it is a metaphor. Like most of the Bible is.
2007-11-19 12:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
That the Cathars where right after all.
2007-11-19 12:14:29 · answer #8 · answered by Bokito 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
can you please give me a bible reference and then i`m gonna answer...context..anything?
2007-11-19 12:11:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋