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When Satan tells Jesus to bow down to him why does Jesus not say that this world was not yours to begin with?
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∙ 15y ago
This refers to The Temptations Jesus suffered whilst in the wilderness. Satan takes Jesus to a mountain and says that all these kingdoms would be given to him if he bowed down and worshipped him. Satan did not need to 'own' the world. True, the world was not Satan's, but the ways of the world often are. When I say 'ways of the world' I mean greed, envy, lust, war, avoidable poverty, injustice and so on. The Christian should be in this world, but not of it. By saying these words, Satan was saying something to the effect: "Jesus, if you conformed to the ways of the world, if you were as devious and greedy as some of the kings and rulers in this world, I will make you famous and powerful" - in other words, 'successful' as far as the world is concerned. Just look how this parallels with modern society - just look at some of the dictators in the world who have done just that. As one simple example, Sadam Hussein lied, murdered and cheated his way to the top in Iraq, and remained in power because of fear. His reward was, for part of his life, great riches and huge palaces whilst his people lived in poverty. And look what happened to him - executed as a common criminal. Goodprevailed at the end. Jesus, in rejecting Satan's offer, chose the way of God rather that the way of eveil man - in other words he proclaimed God's kingdom on earth rather than Satan's. Satan didn't create the earth. Nor did he buy or rent it in any way. Therefore, it is not his to give. ----
== Because before the fall of man God owned the world but after the fall He gave it over to Satan temporarily until He returns.
Actually Satan was telling the truth he was and still is the owner of this world, since nobody obeys god's will it cannot be said that this world (mankind) belongs to him.
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What manner of kingdom is that of Jesus when Satan tempts Jesus?
Satan was tempting Jesus with all powers. This is written as all the kingdoms in the world. Satan was tempting Jesus to get all powers in exchange for worship of Satan. One surprising element of this story is that Satan's ability to give Jesus all powers suggests that Satan has all powers.
What was the date Jesus and Lucifer were born?
Jesus was born probably around 4 BC. Lucifer better known as Satan or the devil, was never born, he was created at the begin of the world, he is an angel that rebelled against God.
What were the three tests that Jesus did in the wilderness?
The three tests are: 1) when Satan asked JESUS to transform the rocks to bread (Mathiew 4:3,4). 2) when Satan asked JESUS to throw Himself from above (Mathiew 4:5,6,7). 3) when Satan asked JESUS to give him the glory and Satan will give JESUS all the nations of the world. (Mathiew 4:8,9,10).
Why do the Illuminati worship Satan?
Where do you think they get their power? The bible tells us that this world belongs to Satan. The new world that Jesus Christ will make when He returns will be completely from from evil. Satan, and all who follow him will be thrown into the lake of fire, or hellfire as we know it. But until then the devil runs the show. If you don't believe this, just look around. The world is in a very sorry state and it will only get worse.
What was Jesus offered if he was to worship Satan?
He offered him the entire world. Backspace
What are three things Jesus refused in the desert?
In the King James version In Matthew 4 # Satan came to Jesus when he was fasting and tempted him to turn stones to bread. # Satan took Jesus to the top of the temple in Jereusalem and tempted him to jump off, saying that angels would protect him. # Next Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if he would worship Satan.
Who is the power behind the world system of things?
Satan
What is the purpose of genesis three?
It tells us why there is suffering in the world today. It is because of Satan or 'the serpent.'
What is the Quran portrayal of jesus?
In the Quran tells us that Jesus is another prophet and not as a saviour of the world.
Did time begin when Jesus Christ came into the world?
yes
Why did Satan work to get Jesus crucified?
The premise for the question is all wrong as it assumes Satan or the Devil had any control in the destiny of Jesus Christ. Matthew pointed to Jesus as the royal Messiah who faced His destiny in complete control of the situation. For Matthew, the cross inaugurated the last days when the power of death is broken and salvation is poured out on all people. Jesus called Satan the "ruler of this world" but only as He spoke of Satan's judgment and defeat (John 12:31; 16:11) because he does not have power over Jesus (John 14:30). Jesus came into this world to "destroy the works of the Devil" (1 John 3:8). The Cross was a decisive victory or Satan and Satan's host (Col. 2:15). This victory ensured that countless numbers would be delivered from the dominion of darkness and transferred to the Kingdom of Christ (Col. 1:13).
What prince is judged according to Jesus?
Satan the Devil, the unseen "prince of this world" according to Jesus' words to his apostles: "The ruler [or, "the prince," Authorized Version] of the world is coming. And he has no hold on me." (John 14:30)
