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NASB | Hebrews 12:26 And His voice shook the earth then, but now He has promised, saying, "YET ONCE MORE I WILL SHAKE NOT ONLY THE EARTH, BUT ALSO THE HEAVEN." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 12:26 His voice shook the earth [at Mount Sinai] then, but now He has given a promise, saying, "YET ONCE MORE I WILL SHAKE NOT ONLY THE EARTH, BUT ALSO THE [starry] HEAVEN." [Hag 2:6] |
Bible Question:
Xmikx, How do we know that Satan presently rules the earth today? Isn't his earthly reign yet incomplete, that he shall find it necessary to engage in further wars upon the earth? - Certainly, Satan currently rules the hells, but Satan will not likely rule our physical earth until he inhabits the body of the man antichrist, which will be necessary for Satan to manifest in physical form upon the earth. Satan's earthly rule will not be complete, until the man antichrist (possessed by Satan) practically subjects the nations of the earth into a singular government, with the manifestation of supernatural effects. When the man antichrist is fully possessed by Satan, and is seated in a position of governmental and religious authority, then Satan can at last provide locomotion, to the arms and legs of a physical body, so as to more directly affect national events. No more middlemen, so to speak. He can then further speak to the nations of the earth directly, in the manner of word for word national addresses, through the mouth of the man antichrist, as well as author what books and laws that he may. But I suggest that Satan's dominion over the earth is not yet complete. In this sense, the evil one has not yet fulfilled divine prophecy, and must still physically walk this earth, for his reign to be complete over the nations. - Although Christ can physically materialize or supernaturally etherealize His body at any time, nonetheless Satan cannot. Although, Christ can ascend into the highest heavens or descend into the lowest hells, with little care or effort, thereby establishing his sovereignty over them, nonetheless Satan cannot. - So I ask: Is Satan the god of this world and does he presently possess complete dominion over the nations of the earth? Or is this strictly in the future? - Blessings, Reighnskye |
Bible Answer: Hi, John 12:31 and 2 Cor 4:4 for starters, I believe answer your question. Satan's "power" as the god of this world are clearly seen on a daily basis. Satan’s dominion and influence have molded the worldly ai·on´ and given it its distinctive features and spirit. Note also Romans 12:2 and Eph 2:1, 2. Commenting on Romans 12:2, The Expositor’s Greek Testament (Vol. II, p. 688) says: “Even apparent or superficial conformity to a system controlled by such a spirit, much more an actual accommodation to its ways, would be fatal to the Christian life.” I am unfamiliar with any scriptural reason to believe Satan will ever physically present himself. What proof do you have? -Sandy |