Who rules the world?

WHO RULES THIS WORLD?

Jesus never doubted that Satan is the ruler of this world. In some miraculous way, Satan once showed Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.” Satan then promised Jesus: “All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.” (Matthew 4:8, 9; Luke 4:5, 6) Think about this. Would that offer have been a temptation to Jesus if Satan was not the ruler of these kingdoms? Jesus did not deny that all these worldly governments were Satan’s. Surely, Jesus would have done that if Satan was not the power behind them.

Of course, Jehovah is the Almighty God, the Creator of the marvelous universe. (Revelation 4:11) Yet, nowhere does the Bible say that either Jehovah God or Jesus Christ is ruler of this world. In fact, Jesus specifically referred to Satan as “the ruler of this world.” (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11) The Bible even refers to Satan the Devil as “the god of this system of things.” (2 Corinthians 4:3, 4) Regarding this opposer, or Satan, the Christian apostle John wrote: “The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.”—1 John 5:19.

Many people would answer the above question with a single word—God. But significantly, nowhere does the Bible say that either Jesus Christ or his Father are the real rulers of this world. On the contrary, Jesus said: "The ruler of this world will be cast out." And he added: "The ruler of the world is coming. And he has no hold on me."—John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11.

"The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one." And the Bible identifies him, saying: "The one called Devil and Satan . . . is misleading the entire inhabited earth."—1 John 5:19; Revelation 12:9.

Do not be loving either the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him; because everything in the world—the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life—does not originate with the Father, but originates with the world. - 1 John 2: 15, 16

“WHO rules the world?” If someone were to ask you that question, how would you reply? Most religious people might say “God” or “Jesus.” An article appearing in The Freeport News, a Bahamian newspaper, gave an answer that few would expect.

“I found a tract on my doorstep,” the writer of the article begins. “Normally I’ll ignore such a communication, but this time I decided to read it. The headline asked the question, ‘Who Really Rules the World?’” By reading the Bible-based tract, this woman learned that the ruler of this world is neither God nor Jesus but Satan the Devil.—John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; 1 John 5:19.

“Consider the cold-blooded excesses in monstrous cruelty,” the tract explains. “Humans have used gas chambers, concentration camps, flamethrowers, napalm bombs, and other heinous methods to torture and slaughter one another mercilessly. . . . What forces drive men to such loathsome deeds or maneuver them into situations where they feel compelled to commit atrocities? Have you ever wondered whether some wicked, invisible power is influencing people to commit such acts of violence?” Is it surprising that the Bible calls Satan “the god of this system of things”?—2 Corinthians 4:4.

Happily, the time is near when Satan and his demons will be no more. “The world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever.” (1 John 2:17) Yes, the Bible promises that those who do God’s will have the hope of living forever in a righteous new world. (Psalm 37:9-11; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:3, 4) What a relief it will be to have the evil influence of Satan and his demons removed!

After summarizing the contents of this small tract, the writer of The Freeport News article concluded: “I am really glad I read that tract . . .  because I too have been concerned about the state of the world, and who is in control.”

Satan. 1 John 5:19 The whole world lies in the power of the wicked one.

Luke 4:5-8 The price of political power in human kingdoms is to worship Satan and come under his control as he is the one who truly choses human leaders (to whom he wills he gives it).

Adam and Eve made themselves Satan's seed in Eden and sold all humans into his rulership at that time. Genesis 3:4, 5. 2 Cor. 4:4.

Jesus repeatedly called him the ruler of this world, prince of this world. John 12:31, 14:30....Soon God's kingdom will take over. Daniel 2:44, Rev. 11:15, 18.....

Thus will end natural disasters as Jesus can control even the wind and the sea as he did on a boat with his disciples back in the first century.

Debbie debbiepittman@yahoo.com

We know that the "whole world" is lying in the power of the "wicked one" non other than Satan the Devil.

What else could explain the degradation and evil that man shows in his inhumanity to his fellow man?

But hopefully soon, this old system will be done away with and Jehovah will usher in His promised new system, where he said "righteousness is to dwell."

Psalms 37:9-11 and Revelation 21:3-5 2 Peter 3:13

If you go to your Bible you will find out it is controlled by the political system, religion and commercialism which is all controlled by Satan and his demons.

Remember when Satan brought Jesus up to a high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory and he said to Jesus " I will give you all the kingdoms of the world if you would do one act of worship to me"

So how could Satan give Jesus all of this if he didn't have control of it.John 14:30,

Eph 2:2, 2Corinthians 4:4, 1Cor 10:20.

Luke 4:5-7 Rev 13:1,2, Dan 10:13,20

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Please read these scriptures in your own Bible. But Very soon he will be done away with along with all false religion, the political system and the commercial system.

Being replaced by God's Kingdom ruled by Christ Jesus of his fathers new Government.

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PS. Good question because most people are asking the same question and never get a truefull answer. Remeber this is not my thinking but that of the Almighty Creator....

Jehovah GOD

Jesus never doubted that Satan is the ruler of this world. In some miraculous way, Satan once showed Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.” Satan then promised Jesus: “All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.” (Matthew 4:8, 9; Luke 4:5, 6) Think about this. Would that offer have been a temptation to Jesus if Satan was not the ruler of these kingdoms? Jesus did not deny that all these worldly governments were Satan’s. Surely, Jesus would have done that if Satan was not the power behind them.

The Bible says it flat out that Satan is the ruler of the world. This system, Satan's, will be ending soon and Christ will be bringing in 1,000 years without Satan's interference. What a joyous time that will be.

Satan is the god of this system.... but that won't last for long :) Rev. 12:12

On this account be glad, YOU heavens and YOU who reside in them! Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to YOU, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.”

Satan. 1John 5:19. Even Jesus acknowledged this (I am not at home and do not have my bible with me.) I the governments were not Satans how could he offer them to Jesus in the Wilderness. Jesus rebuked him for wanting 1 act of worship not for offering what was not his to give. Jehovah has not cause the discord in the world as he is perfect, organized and loving. Complete opposite of Satan.