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NASB | Genesis 1:5 God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:5 And God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day. |
Subject: world vs age |
Bible Note: Hi PDAL, I agree that satan was defeated at the cross but what I don't agree with, is that the only power he holds is in deception. Satan has great power and dignity. His original status and authority was not taken away after his fall. So great is he,that Michael the Archangel saw him as a foe too powerful to oppose (Jude 9). His influence in worldly affairs is clearly seen. Some of his titles reflect his control of world system. He is called " the ruler of this world" (Jn 12:31), " ...the god of this age has blinded.." (2 Cor 4:4), and "the prince of the air" ( Ehp 2:2). The scripture declares that " The whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one (1 Jn 5:19). Man was created with a moral light. The light that satan has, is greater than man's light. Through it he deceived Eve and Adam and took over their rule of the world for himself (Gen 1:26;3:1-7;3:13; 2Cor 11:3). Satan is not only a deceiver, but also a robber. He robbed man of the true Light and eternal life. In order to regain the true Light, we have to let this Light or knowledge (Jesus) shine in our hearts (2 Cor 4:4,6; Jn 1:9; Jn 3:19-21), and to reclaim eternal life, we must beleive in Jesus (Jn 3:16; 11:25;14:6). Because of the sinless life of Jesus, He was able to triumph over the enemy ( Matt 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-14). The death of Jesus on the cross is the basis for satan's final defeat (Heb 2:14-15; 1 Pet.3:18). The final victory will come when the Prince of peace returns and satan is cast into the lake of fire (Rev 20:1-3). For christians, our personal victory depends on our will to resist the devil (Eph 4:25-27; 1 Pet 5:8-9). Yes we are more than conquerors through Christ (Romans 8:37). God bless you. Ptr |