THE WORLD SYSTEM

The Origin.

When God created the angels He made a special angel called Lucifer. He had such beauty, splendor, with great wisdom.  He was the anointed one that brought forth the praises and worship from the myriads of angels by the music that was created within him.

Lucifer was actually a kingpriest. He ruled over a third of the angels and he was able to go right into God`s very presence. However, even though he was perfect in all his ways, there came a time when he rebelled in his heart.

`For you have said in your heart, “I will ascend into (highest) heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars (angels) of God, I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the most High.” (Isa. 14: 13 & 14)

Thus, Lucifer and a third of the angels, (who were deceived) were cast out into the universal realm. It is from there they influence mankind. Over the centuries these demonic powers worked through man to create power structures in the world. Lucifer`s name becomes Satan, (accuser) the devil, the Serpent of old and the Dragon, all describing his wicked character.

`the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.` (1 John 5: 19)

The world – Gk. Word `kosmos,` orderly arrangement.

And this is not the world as in the earth or people but the `orderly arrangement,` of man`s system of operating,

-         Politically, Economically and Religiously.

Every area of life is overseen by man operating under Satan`s influence. Satan and his fallen angels build power structures and ways of behaviour working in the unseen realm in a hierarchy of power.

`…. principalities, …. powers, …. the rulers of the darkness of this age, … spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.` (Eph. 6: 12)

Satan is the leader, the Prince of that realm.

`the course of this world, (system) according to the Prince of the power of the air who now works in the sons of disobedience.` (Eph. 2: 2)