Satan's power

[Igor Evgen]

Q:    Jesus is Lord. So, what kind of spiritual authority has Satan?

A:    Zero. Neither he ever had.

At the same time,

…the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the Light of the Glorious Gospel of Christ, Who is the Image of GOD, should shine unto them. (2Corinthians 4:4)

His authority is quite comparable to that of mafia – real & illegal.

In full accord with Genesis 1:26-28, we humans have our irrevocable Spirit Dominion over this Earth, sealed up by the Word of LORD GOD. That kind of Power Adam couldn't pass on or hand over, or surrender to Satan (as some expositors teach) even praying the evil one on both knees. However, considering 2Corinthians 4:4, we can & do open or close up our mind to/on whomsoever we please, and eventually become the Servants of GOD or the puppets of the devil.

As his puppets silly folks gradually destroy the beautiful world, they live in. The powerless evil spirit actually rules as a king. The Blessed Statement of Jesus in Matthew 28:18 made no difference in this regard – we people (even the most important part of GOD's Creation) remain free to serve Him or the evil one.

Judged & cursed, Satan is still the god of this world steadily leading his demons & foolish unbelievers to eternal death.

Let's neither underestimate the enemy nor forget what we confess:

For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, for ever. Amen. (Matthew 6:13)
 

Scripture reference:

Isaiah 14:12-15 (Satan's fallen & condemned)

Ezekiel 28:3-5 (the wise enemy)

Daniel 8:24-25 (ditto)

Matthew 4:4,7,10 (the Mighty Weapon -- IT IS WRITTEN...)

Matthew 28:18 (mind the Power of Jesus!)

John 8:44 (the lie is Satan's main weapon)

John 12:31; 16:11 (Satan's judged)

2Corinthians 11:13-14 (the lie of Satan & his servants)

Ephesians 2:2-3 (the lie of Satan rules the world)

Ephesians 6:10-18 (our spirit weapons)

1Peter 5:8-9 (don't underestimate the enemy!)

1John 3:8 (Jesus vs Satan)

1John 5:18 (we are able to withstand the devil)

Revelation 12:9; 20:7-10 (the destiny of Satan the liar & his servants)

Revelation 12:12 (Satan is doomed and he knows that)

 

From Q & A book,

http://igor.worthyofpraise.org

 

 

 

 

 

[lastofall]

[for me anyway] Though not spiritual yet he did have, whether we refer to it as authority or power: Satan did have it over death until it was taken away from him.

"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil."  (Hebrews 2:14)

Edited January 28, 2018 by lastofall

[Igor Evgen]

Howdy Lastofall,

As I put it in my article, the evil one has access to the minds of simple folks who welcome him. That's more than enough for the devil to get to many other things.

Thanks for reading. Igor

 

[DJ7]

When disputing over the body of Moses, Michael dare not bring an accusation against him but said the Lord rebuke you. Because of Satan's created position as the highest created being.