Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4100 Supernatural beings » 4120 Satan » 4124 Satan, kingdom of 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 He is called the “prince” or the “god” of this world 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 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 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
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