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



Answer: The phrase “god of this world” (or “god of this age” [NKJV])

indicates that Satan is the major influence on the mind-set

expressed by the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the

majority of people. His areas of influence also encompass the

world’s philosophies, education, and commerce. The thoughts, ideas,

speculations and false religions of the world are under his control

and have sprung from his lies and deceptions.




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 in it.





This is not to say that he rules the world completely; only God does

this. But it does mean that God, in His infinite wisdom, has

allowed Satan to operate in this world (within the boundaries God

has set for him) and has allowed Satan to operate with an agenda.

When the Bible says Satan has power over the world, it must be made

clear that God has given him domain over 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 rules over the unbelieving world in a specific way. In

the case of 2 Corinthians 4:4, the unbeliever follows Satan's

agenda. 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.

Satan’s philosophies are the fortresses in which people are

imprisoned, needing to be set free and brought captive to Christ in

obedience to the truth.





An example of a false philosophy might be a belief that man can 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 by

works, 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 that Satan—the god of this world—

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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I stopped here because I am finding "gotquestions" is about as ignorant as it gets.


2 Corinthians 4:4

4In 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.



This verse does not say Satan is god of this world. It says "the god of this world" hath blinded the minds of them which BELIEVETH NOT. They don't believe, so they will no see. How can someone see something that they believe not in? They can't and they won't.

Why would God allow someone to see the glories of himself and Heaven if they do not believe? That is why the scriptures put so much weight in faith. Because without the faith, you will not see, even if it was at the tip of your nose.

Just to show more of why "gotquestions" seem to be very ignorant is as follows.



He is not called the "ruler of this world".


John 12:31
31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

Cowboy,satan is the "god of this world".

or "ruer of this world"....same difference.


I am kindy asking that you FIRST do a study in The Word BEFORE

responding to my posts from now on.....



Thank You .

Satan is not referred to ruler or God of this planet. What are you talking about?

2 Corinthians 4:4

4In 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.

No reference whatsoever to Satan. That is why one must first put forth the faith and there eyes will be opened to the glories of our Father. Before the first action of putting faith into God, they will not see nor be shown anything. God isn't handing eternal life over on a silver platter anymore.

Do a study:

"who is the god of this world"

One last itme..I would appreciate it very much if you do NOT

respond to my posts, UNTIL you Do a THOROUGH study.


Thank you kindly.

Jesus's father is God of this world, not Satan.

"An example of a false philosophy might be a belief that man can earn God's favor by a certain act or acts."

Like believing in "eternal torment in hell"
Or believing in a human sacrifice for attonement for sins.
Or believeing the pagan triune god concept.
Or incorporating pagan myths into the Bible.
Or the forced belief of "only born again people are saved".



And yet you continue to be deceived...

God is God OVER ALL....Yes.....God is still IN

CONTOL....Absolutely... although God allows satan to be god

over over this world system...but just for awhile only....


when adam and eve sinned, they gave satan the right....do a

study on that also, Cowboy.


"satan is the god over this world system" is better way of

putting it..



do a study now...so you can learn for yourself....

Give us just one verse that says Satan is God of this planet. Because in all technicalities we are the gods of this planet. Jesus Christ has given us dominion over everything on this planet thus making us the gods of this planet.

Thus, he judges among the gods

Psalm 82

1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

No one earns favor from God. God loves us all equally. Eternal life is a gift given to those whom God feels has done right. Not because he just "favors" this person, but because this person has shown they deserve.

God is over all things...

Not just this world.

The 'god-of-this-world' is not God nor is it 'satan'...

It is the focusing by men upon the material things of the earth.

When one focused upon the small one 'misses the heavenly glory' and is therefor blind to the full reality of God.

In other words we blind ourselves when we do not rely first on 'God' and then upon the worldly things we have gained dominion over.

Yes very true, God is god over everything, just this specific discussion was from MsHarmony mentioning Satan being the god of this world. Which as far as I am aware, Satan has not been given that position. Only God the father is God over this world... and everything else of course.



It can be if one allows material things to have that much control over them. No need to directly answer, but since you mentioned this I must ask... are material things of this Earth your God?

"Satan" as a concept does indeed have dominion from time to time in lands ruled by men.

It depends upon a persons choices.

As with the Beast, Satan exists within the spectrum of the individual human.

When you give to anger your hate then rises the Beast within you (and you do beastly acts).

When you give to others an evil, then rises 'satan' within you (and you reap worldly rewards for a time).

Yet when you give all glory to God.

Then rises up also god in those you meet.

some in large measure and some in small.

For God is greater than this world and the next.

Scriptures that clearly show that satan is not in

hell ,but is actually walking around, seeking whom he may devour :


1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)

8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls

around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.



Ephesians 2:2 (ESV)

2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world,

following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is

now at work in the sons of disobedience—



Ephesians 6:13 (ESV)

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to

withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm



Matthew 4:1 (ESV)

4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be

tempted by the devil.



Matthew 4:3 (ESV)

3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God,

command these stones to become loaves of bread.”



Matthew 4:10 (ESV)

10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written,

“ ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve



1 Thessalonians 3:5 (ESV)

5 For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to learn

about your faith, for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you

and our labor would be in vain.



2 Corinthians 4:4 (ESV)

4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the

unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of

the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.



Revelation 12:7–9 (ESV)

7 Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against

the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, 8 but he was

defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.

And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient ...



Job 1:6 (ESV)

6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present

themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.



Romans 16:20 (ESV)

20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace

of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Which is why one should NOT worship or serve "Jesus"

Cowboy wrote:




This is not what scriptures say.



Eternal life is NOT just given cause one has done right or

deservess it.

Find out what scriptures really say about how one may be

saved, and also have eternal life.

Mark 12:28-34
King James Version (KJV)

28And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?

29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.