Kingdom of Satan (3)

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Satan is depicted as the prince of this world, having power over demons and over godless people. He is, however, subject to God’s sovereignty and therefore his power is limited and his rule temporary.

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Satan’s power

He has power in the world

1 John 5:19 NASB95
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
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He claims power over this world

Matthew 4:8–9 NASB95
Again, the devil took Him to a very 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 worship me.”

He is called the “prince” or the “god” of this world

John 12:31 NASB95
“Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.

These titles indicate the temporary nature of Satan’s rule:

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He is responsible for some illnesses

Luke 13:16 NASB95
“And this woman, a daughter of Abraham as she is, whom Satan has bound for eighteen long years, should she not have been released from this bond on the Sabbath day?”
See also ; ; Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” may or may not have been a physical illness.

He is responsible for death

Hebrews 2:14 NASB95
Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,

Satan’s kingdom

He has a kingdom

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He has a throne

Revelation 2:13 NASB95
‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is; and you hold fast My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days of Antipas, My witness, My faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.

He is the prince of demons

The name Beelzebub is used elsewhere to name the prince of the demons. This name was used also to identify Satan.
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Satan’s authority is limited

He cannot do more than God allows

Job 1:12 NASB95
Then the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the Lord.
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His rule is temporary

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