The world has fallen into sin and rebellion against its Creator. As a result, it has come under the power of Satan.
The world is under the power of Satan
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He is prince of this world
He holds the world in his grasp
The world is opposed to God
It is evil
Evil extends to the unseen world of the heavenly realms
It is opposed to God's wisdom
It is opposed to the life of faith
It is opposed to Jesus Christ's kingdom
pp Lk 4:5-8
The world is under judgment
It is condemned
It will be judged in righteousness
It will be judged by the saints