4124 Satan, kingdom of
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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.

Satan's power

He has power in the world

1 John 5:19 See also John 7:7; John 8:44; John 14:17; John 15:18-19; John 16:20; John 17:14; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2; Colossians 1:13; 1 John 2:15-16; John 4:4-5; Revelation 13:12

He claims power over this world

Matthew 4:8-9 pp Luke 4:6

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

John 12:31

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

John 14:30; John 16:11; 2 Corinthians 4:4

He is responsible for some illnesses

Luke 13:16 See also Job 2:7; Acts 10:38; 2 Corinthians 12:7 Paul's “thorn in the flesh” may or may not have been a physical illness.

He is responsible for death

Hebrews 2:14

Satan's kingdom

He has a kingdom

Matthew 12:26 pp Luke 11:18 Colossians 1:13 See also Acts 26:18; Ephesians 2:2

He has a throne

Revelation 2:13

He is the prince of demons

Matthew 9:34 The name Beelzebub is used elsewhere to name the prince of the demons. This name was used also to identify Satan. See also Matthew 12:24 pp Mark 3:22 pp Luke 11:15

Satan's authority is limited

He cannot do more than God allows

Job 1:12 See also Job 2:6; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Revelation 12:12; Revelation 20:3

His rule is temporary

Romans 16:20; Revelation 20:10

See also

1130  God, sovereignty
2345  Christ, kingdom of
2375  kingdom of God
4025  world, the
5347  injustice
5459  prince



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