Limitations of Satan's Power and Authority

[-michael-]

He's actually limted to what God allows him to do.

I have heard this a lot, where does the bible support this?

[traveller]

Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through Thy name.

Luke 10:19 Behold, I (Christ) give unto you power to tread on serpents (Kenites) and scorpions (fallen angels), and over all the power of the enemy (Satan): and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Did you get this from the Shepard's Chapel teaching? If not, why do you think the serpents are referring to Kenites in Luke?

[Massorite]

Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through Thy name.

Luke 10:19 Behold, I (Christ) give unto you power to tread on serpents (Kenites) and scorpions (fallen angels), and over all the power of the enemy (Satan): and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Did you get this from the Shepard's Chapel teaching? If not, why do you think the serpents are referring to Kenites in Luke?

Dido Traveller. Where did this stuff about serpents and scorpions come from?

[Massorite]

He's actually limted to what God allows him to do.

I have heard this a lot, where does the bible support this?

I don't think the bible states this outright but there is proof in two places that shows that satan had to get permission from God to do what he wanted to and on both occasions God brought the subject up.

[Guest man]

He's actually limted to what God allows him to do.

I have heard this a lot, where does the bible support this?

I don't think the bible states this outright but there is proof in two places that shows that satan had to get permission from God to do what he wanted to and on both occasions God brought the subject up.

Here's one occasion.

Luke 22

31 And the Lord said,

[Massorite]

He's actually limted to what God allows him to do.

I have heard this a lot, where does the bible support this?

I don't think the bible states this outright but there is proof in two places that shows that satan had to get permission from God to do what he wanted to and on both occasions God brought the subject up.

Here's one occasion.

Luke 22

31 And the Lord said,

[Independence and Freedom]

For someone who has such limited power. he sure is doing a great job of wrecking this world. Its us who give him the power and authority, when we listen to and do the things he asks, evrything from lust, hate , jealousy, unfogiveness, drugs,, alchohol abuse, power, greed, ye , he is not as limited as you think.

In Hos Love

I agree. There are some verses showing that demons needed permission to 'enter' their victim, but Satan (or dark forces) have way too much power in this world.We are only deluding ourselves if we think that Satan does not have a very powerful foothold.

Remember how Jesus was tempted in the desert, and Satan said that if Christ bowed to him, then he (Satan) would give Christ control over all the cities he could see? Satan couldn't do this if it didn't belong to him in some sense?

Here is some evidence (In my humble opinion) of Satan's control and influence

1) Disease

2) Evolution: Genetic diseases, imperfect bodies, lust

3) War (way too many examples to mention here!)

4) Ignorance: the biological (human) brain has many limitations, easily confused, and diseased.

5) The fact that no human political system has produced desired results (Communism, Capitalism, etc. all have a lot of problems)

6) Natural disasters that we have no control over

If God were in control (in this world), I imagine that these things wouldn't exist.

[Guest man]

I agree. There are some verses showing that demons needed permission to 'enter' their victim, but Satan (or dark forces) have way too much power in this world.We are only deluding ourselves if we think that Satan does not have a very powerful foothold.

Remember how Jesus was tempted in the desert, and Satan said that if Christ bowed to him, then he (Satan) would give Christ control over all the cities he could see? Satan couldn't do this if it didn't belong to him in some sense?

Here is some evidence (In my humble opinion) of Satan's control and influence

1) Disease

2) Evolution: Genetic diseases, imperfect bodies, lust

3) War (way too many examples to mention here!)

4) Ignorance: the biological (human) brain has many limitations, easily confused, and diseased.

5) The fact that no human political system has produced desired results (Communism, Capitalism, etc. all have a lot of problems)

6) Natural disasters that we have no control over

If God were in control (in this world), I imagine that these things wouldn't exist.

If that's true, then God lost control of this world when Adam ate the fruit.

Think about it. All those things you mentioned have been a part of this world since Adam was kicked out of the Garden.

[Rick-Parker]

God is always in control! He just allows things to happen, always for His glory; now or in the future.

[HAZARD]

-Jesus came to destroy satins works ...................Heb 2:14, 1John 3:8

-His temptations of Jesus were ineffective ............Luke 4:13

-Satin has no power over Jesus ..........................John 14:30

-Jesus cast out evil spirits .................................Luke 11:20,13:32

-Disciples empowered to cast out demons ..........mt 10:1 ,Mark 16:17

-Greater is Jesus in us then Satin in the world .......1John 4:4

-He needs Gods permission to try .........................Job 1:9-12

-His demons needed permission to enter the pigs ......mt 8:30-32

-stripped of power through the cross .......................Col 2:15

I agree with you mate.

The only power satan has over a child of God's is what we give him or what we let him have for Jesus Christ,

"spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." (Colossians 2:15).

Haz.