EncouragementSatan's Fall
The False Kingdom of Satan
Scripture reveals little about Satan's fall, but his sin constituted an act of rebellion against the sovereign authority of God.
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. —1 Timothy 3:6 (KJV)
4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. —Revelation 12:4 (KJV)
Satan's Kingdom
At his fall, Satan instituted a counterfeit kingdom to parallel God's kingdom and challenge His authority.
25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: —Matthew 12:25 (KJV)
4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. —2 Corinthians 4:4 (KJV)
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: —Ephesians 2:2 (KJV)
Satan's Subjects
Every king needs subjects, and Satan is no different. In order to gain a following, Satan tempted the first human couple Adam and Eve. The consequences of Adam's sin...
Satan's Kingdom Is Temporary As Jesus Is Triumphant
12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: —Romans 5:12 (KJV)
17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; 18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; —Genesis 3:17-18 (KJV)
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. —Romans 8:20-22 (KJV)
1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. ... —Revelation 6:1-8 (KJV)
31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. —John 12:31 (KJV)
17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. —Luke 10:17-18 (KJV)
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- This entry is part 10 of 25 in the series Encouragement.
The False Kingdom Of Satan
Categories:
Series TOC
- Series: Encouragement
- Part 1: Cast Thy Burden Upon The LORD
- Part 2: The Little Things
- Part 3: Man's Religion And God's Religion
- Part 4: All Scripture Is Inspired By God
- Part 5: Encourage One Another And Build Each Other Up
- Part 6: Believe In The LORD
- Part 7: Whatever You Do...
- Part 8: Job Submits Himself To God
- Part 9: The Eternal Kingdom Of God
- Part 10: The False Kingdom Of Satan
- Part 11: Count Your Blessings
- Part 12: Remember God's Warning To The Wicked
- Part 13: The Power Of Prayer
- Part 15: I Am Here By Jay Stocker
- Part 16: The Lord Is Slow To Anger
- Part 17: Do Not Fear Disasters
- Part 18: Getting To Know The Holy Spirit By David Wilkerson
- Part 19: Courage And Comfort, A Time To Weep
- Part 20: Love Comes From God
- Part 21: Repentance
- Part 22: Works Of The Holy Spirit In The Bible
- Part 23: That Which Brings Me Joy
- Part 24: Promises God Has For His Children
- Part 25: The Word Of God
- Part 26: Riddle: Who Am I?
- This entry is part 10 of 25 in the series Encouragement.
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