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    What the pagans worship....

    .... pagans, self styled atheists, unbelievers, you know the majority who frequent this board.

    Question: "How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)?"

    Answer: Similar titles are found elsewhere in Scripture concerning Satan. Satan is called the "prince of the power of the air" in Ephesians 2:2. He is called the "ruler of this world" in John 12:31. These titles, and many more attributed to Satan throughout Scripture, signify his capabilities. To say, for example, that Satan is the "prince of the power of the air" is to signify that in some way he rules over the world and the people therein.

    This is not to say that he rules the world completely, only God does this. But it is to say that God, in his infinite wisdom, has allowed Satan to operate in this world and has allowed Satan to operate with an agenda. When the Bible gives power to Satan over the world it must be made clear that God has given him domain over unbelievers, and unbelievers alone. Believers are no longer under the rule of Satan (Colossians 1:13). Unbelievers, on the other hand, are caught "in the snare of the devil" (2 Timothy 2:26), lie in the "power of the evil one" (1 John 5:19), and are in bondage to Satan (Ephesians 2:2).

    So when the Bible says that Satan is the "god of this world" it is not saying that he has ultimate authority. It is conveying the idea that Satan himself rules over the unbelieving world in a specific way. In the case of 2 Corinthians 4:4, the unbeliever follows Satan's agenda. It is this agenda that I believe is the focus of the title "god of this world." According to 2 Corinthians 4:4, the "god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ." Satan's agenda includes pushing a false philosophy onto the unbelieving world. A false philosophy that blinds the unbeliever from the truth of the gospel.

    An example of a false philosophy might be a belief that man can do or earn God's favor by a certain act or acts. In fact, earning eternal life is a predominate theme around the world. Earning God's favor, however, is contrary to biblical revelation. Man cannot work to earn God's favor, eternal life is a free gift (see Ephesians 2:8-9). And that free gift is available through Jesus Christ and him alone (John 3:16; 14:6). You may ask why does mankind simply not receive the free gift that enables them to truly be called children of God (John 1:12)? The answer is grounded in Satan--the god of this world--who pushes a false philosophy onto the world. Satan sets the agenda, the unbelieving world follows, and mankind continues to be deceived. It is no wonder that Scripture calls Satan a liar (John 8:44).


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    #2
    Oh no he's back with his tedious cut and pastes.

    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

    And Santa is a nice cuddly old man. Leave him alone.
    Hard Brexit now!
    #prayfornodeal

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      #3
      Chico you are the shining ray of light in the darkness of CUK dungeon!

      Satan's agenda includes pushing a false philosophy onto the unbelieving world.
      Now seriously though, what makes you think your brainwashing is anything but Satan - surely its perfectly evil to slow down progress of techology that can benefit human beings on the basis of some religion? You are the satanist here Chico!

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        #4
        Originally posted by AtW
        Chico you are the shining ray of light in the darkness of CUK dungeon!
        <<whisper>> good idea. lets humour him <</whisper>>.

        Yes, Chico. Whatever you say. Totally right.
        Hard Brexit now!
        #prayfornodeal

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          #5
          Chico - is Zeus classed as a pagan God? I want to be sure I did not back the wrong horse...

          oh btw, what's your God's view on house prices? I think we have never asked that...

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            #6
            Hey Chico, this Satan chappie - what does he look like? Think I met him once - he was a perfectly pleasant old cove, if a bit of a bore. Went on and on about the rheumatism in his pointy tail and his gout.
            Hard Brexit now!
            #prayfornodeal

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              #7
              Maybe it was just a goat...

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                #8
                Originally posted by AtW
                Chico you are the shining ray of light in the darkness of CUK dungeon!



                Now seriously though, what makes you think your brainwashing is anything but Satan - surely its perfectly evil to slow down progress of techology that can benefit human beings on the basis of some religion? You are the satanist here Chico!
                AtW you are not the first to note that its not the devil thats the evil one. Chico just has not twigged that its HIM thats the devil worshipper.


                The longer silence, Chico my friend
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                  #9
                  Lets throw him into the river and see if he drawns...

                  oh before we do it, I want to know the answer to the question - Chico do you have to attend midnight mess as part of ritual in your cult?

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                    #10
                    Yes, this Satan fellow is certainly a cunning old geezer. See how he has Chico in his grasp, without the poor boy noticing. Fight it, Chico before it's too late.
                    Hard Brexit now!
                    #prayfornodeal

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