Satan's Dominion: The Systematic Control Beyond God's Realm

According to the provided materials, the claim that Satan controls the world is supported by the following considerations.

Firstly, it is emphasized that Satan organized a system in the heavenly and earthly realms through which his power is exercised. For instance, one source notes, "Satan took advantage of this situation to create an organization in heaven and on earth subordinate to him, through which he governs the whole world. According to Jehovah's Witnesses, 'Satan's world is an organized human society that exists outside the boundaries of the visible God's organization' ... [and also during the 40-day sojourn of Jesus in the desert, the devil offered Him all the kingdoms of the world]" ( link txt, page: 17). This argument indicates that anything outside of God's organization is considered to be under Satan's influence, and it is through this system that he maintains control over the world.

Secondly, the materials present an argument confirming that Satan publicly demonstrates his power by offering the Son of God "all the kingdoms of the universe and their glory." In one text fragment it is stated: "Satan himself testified to his power over the world: daring to approach the Son of God for temptation, he lifted Him onto a high mountain and, showing Him all the kingdoms of the universe and their glory, said: I will give you this entire authority and their glory—as it has been given to me, I will give it to whomever I wish..." ( link txt, page: 1; link txt, page: 42). This passage emphasizes that the power over the world is not Satan's inherent strength but rather power entrusted to him.

Regarding the question of when this event occurred according to religious tradition, one of the sources mentions a long period of Satan's dominion. It is noted that there is a notion of a 6000-year rule of Satan over heaven and earth, while also stating that he was expelled in 1914. Despite this expulsion, it is emphasized that it was only after 1914 that Satan gained even greater power over earthly affairs, raising questions about the nature of his authority before and after this event ( link txt, page: 1484).

Thus, the arguments supporting the claim that Satan controls the world are built on two main points: his role in the organization and control over that which lies outside of God's direct governance, and his demonstration of power through the temptation of the Son of God. Additionally, according to religious tradition, his dominion over the worlds is considered a lengthy process (approximately 6000 years), with a significant turning point in 1914, when the expulsion from heaven occurred.

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"Satan took advantage of this situation to create an organization in heaven and on earth subordinate to him, through which he governs the whole world. According to Jehovah's Witnesses, 'Satan's world is an organized human society that exists outside the boundaries of the visible God's organization' ... did the devil really offer all the world's governments to

Jesus?

Yes, otherwise how could he offer them to Him? In any case, Jesus does not deny this, and surely He would have done otherwise if it were otherwise. Satan truly is the unseen master of this world!" ( link txt, page: 17)

"Satan himself testified to his power over the world: daring to approach the Son of God for temptation, he lifted Him onto a high mountain and, showing Him all the kingdoms of the universe and their glory, said: I will give you this entire authority and their glory—as it has been given to me, I will give it to whomever I wish... First, however, God established man as the prince of this world and the master of all that is visible... But when he succumbed to the enemy's flattery, he thereby delivered his own leadership to the tempter." ( link txt, page: 1; link txt, page: 42)

"Yet a puzzling question arises: how can one reconcile, on the one hand, the 6000-year dominion of Satan over heaven and earth (from which he was supposedly expelled only in 1914)?" ( link txt, page: 1484)