The Bible teaches that there are two spiritual kingdoms operating on planet earth. The Kingdom of God, and the kingdom of Satan. Acts 1:3, Matthew 12:25-26, Genesis 1:1-3, Ephesians 1:19-21, Ephesians 2:1-3
Both kingdoms have a direct influence on every part of planet earth. Both kingdoms are more powerful than natural man. God's kingdom, however, is totally in authority over Satan's kingdom. Satan has to receive permission from God for everything he seeks to do. Psalms 103:19, Job 1:6-12, Lamentations 3:37
Humanity has three enemies. The Bible identifies these as the world, the flesh and the devil. Genesis 3:1-7, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 13:18-22
It is most important to remember this, lest by missing one, we find ourselves being discouraged and defeated without knowing why.
The flesh represents all the evil that starts with us.
The world represents all the evil that starts with others.
The devil represents Satan and his demon followers who try to hold us in as much slavery as possible.
It may surprise you to discover just how much God does say about Satan, his followers, and their works. There are not only hundreds of direct references under the various titles given to demonic beings, but whole sections of the Bible are also devoted to the exposure of evil activity. Of the sixty-six books within the Bible, only eleven of the smallest ones contain no direct references, and when general works of evil are added there is scarcely a page of Scripture that escapes.
In exploring what the Bible says about the Kingdom of Satan therefore, let's examine two significant ‘mountains’ found within the pages of the Bible.
This is where the world-famous Ten Commandments originate. Exodus 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 5:1-21
All of the Old Testament seems to be based on the events surrounding this mountain. It was here, more than anywhere else, that God enlightened Israel as to the requirements of his law. It was here where his headship was established in the midst of fire and thunder.
What then, does God say from Mount Sinai about the Kingdom of Darkness? Just two things really…
DON'T TOUCH IT Exodus 20:3-6, Exodus 23:31-33
and
DESTROY EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE THAT HAS TOUCHED IT. [Leviticus 19 & 20]
Now one could assume that such clear commands wouldn’t be too difficult to follow. And yet before Moses even got down from the mountain with his instructions, the Israelites waiting below had already made a golden calf to worship, and had begun moving into immorality. Exodus 32:1-24
Here is some Bible text which seems to summarize God's commands:
There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Or how about this one:
“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and... says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams... But that prophet or that dreamer of dreams shall be put to death, because he has taught rebellion against the Lord your God…
“If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as your own soul entices you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’ which neither you nor your fathers have known... you shall not yield to him or listen to him, nor shall your eye pity him, nor shall you spare him, nor shall you conceal him.
But you shall kill him. Your hand shall be first against him to put him to death, and afterward the hand of all the people. You shall stone him to death with stones, because he sought to draw you away from the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. And all Israel shall hear and fear and never again do any such wickedness as this among you.
“If you hear in one of your cities, which the Lord your God is giving you to dwell there, that certain worthless fellows have gone out among you and have drawn away the inhabitants of their city, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’ which you have not known, then you shall inquire and make search and ask diligently. And behold, if it be true and certain that such an abomination has been done among you, you shall surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword, devoting it to destruction, all who are in it and its cattle, with the edge of the sword. You shall gather all its spoil into the midst of its open square and burn the city and all its spoil with fire...
Deuteronomy 13:1-17
Wow!
Every law from God concerning the activities of the demonic was negative - every one - no exceptions.
Every law concerning every human, animal or object that became associated with the demonic was also negative - every one - no exceptions.
The repeated, relentless theme of God concerning Satanic stuff was: Don't touch, kill and destroy.
This subject in God's Holy Word is as clear as any in Scripture.
So what do we do today?
We read horoscopes, wear charms, have pagan statuettes or other such ornaments in our homes, consult mediums, attend seances, play with Ouija boards, and on and on and on. The list seems endless.
Why?
Is it perhaps our belief that God is not interested, or is irrelevant and just doesn’t matter anymore?
Bad call!
Matthew 5:17-18
This paper seeks to accurately represent the teachings of Holy Scriptures. You are free to copy or alter all or any part of this paper PROVIDED that the Holy Scriptures are not misrepresented as a result.
Both kingdoms have a direct influence on every part of planet earth. Both kingdoms are more powerful than natural man. God's kingdom, however, is totally in authority over Satan's kingdom. Satan has to receive permission from God for everything he seeks to do. Psalms 103:19, Job 1:6-12, Lamentations 3:37
Humanity has three enemies. The Bible identifies these as the world, the flesh and the devil. Genesis 3:1-7, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 13:18-22
It is most important to remember this, lest by missing one, we find ourselves being discouraged and defeated without knowing why.
The flesh represents all the evil that starts with us.
The world represents all the evil that starts with others.
The devil represents Satan and his demon followers who try to hold us in as much slavery as possible.
It may surprise you to discover just how much God does say about Satan, his followers, and their works. There are not only hundreds of direct references under the various titles given to demonic beings, but whole sections of the Bible are also devoted to the exposure of evil activity. Of the sixty-six books within the Bible, only eleven of the smallest ones contain no direct references, and when general works of evil are added there is scarcely a page of Scripture that escapes.
In exploring what the Bible says about the Kingdom of Satan therefore, let's examine two significant ‘mountains’ found within the pages of the Bible.
Mountain No.1: Mount Sinai.
This is where the world-famous Ten Commandments originate. Exodus 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 5:1-21
All of the Old Testament seems to be based on the events surrounding this mountain. It was here, more than anywhere else, that God enlightened Israel as to the requirements of his law. It was here where his headship was established in the midst of fire and thunder.
What then, does God say from Mount Sinai about the Kingdom of Darkness? Just two things really…
DON'T TOUCH IT Exodus 20:3-6, Exodus 23:31-33
and
DESTROY EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE THAT HAS TOUCHED IT. [Leviticus 19 & 20]
Now one could assume that such clear commands wouldn’t be too difficult to follow. And yet before Moses even got down from the mountain with his instructions, the Israelites waiting below had already made a golden calf to worship, and had begun moving into immorality. Exodus 32:1-24
Here is some Bible text which seems to summarize God's commands:
There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Or how about this one:
“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and... says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams... But that prophet or that dreamer of dreams shall be put to death, because he has taught rebellion against the Lord your God…
“If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as your own soul entices you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’ which neither you nor your fathers have known... you shall not yield to him or listen to him, nor shall your eye pity him, nor shall you spare him, nor shall you conceal him.
But you shall kill him. Your hand shall be first against him to put him to death, and afterward the hand of all the people. You shall stone him to death with stones, because he sought to draw you away from the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. And all Israel shall hear and fear and never again do any such wickedness as this among you.
“If you hear in one of your cities, which the Lord your God is giving you to dwell there, that certain worthless fellows have gone out among you and have drawn away the inhabitants of their city, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’ which you have not known, then you shall inquire and make search and ask diligently. And behold, if it be true and certain that such an abomination has been done among you, you shall surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword, devoting it to destruction, all who are in it and its cattle, with the edge of the sword. You shall gather all its spoil into the midst of its open square and burn the city and all its spoil with fire...
Deuteronomy 13:1-17
Wow!
Every law from God concerning the activities of the demonic was negative - every one - no exceptions.
Every law concerning every human, animal or object that became associated with the demonic was also negative - every one - no exceptions.
The repeated, relentless theme of God concerning Satanic stuff was: Don't touch, kill and destroy.
This subject in God's Holy Word is as clear as any in Scripture.
So what do we do today?
We read horoscopes, wear charms, have pagan statuettes or other such ornaments in our homes, consult mediums, attend seances, play with Ouija boards, and on and on and on. The list seems endless.
Why?
Is it perhaps our belief that God is not interested, or is irrelevant and just doesn’t matter anymore?
Bad call!
Matthew 5:17-18
This paper seeks to accurately represent the teachings of Holy Scriptures. You are free to copy or alter all or any part of this paper PROVIDED that the Holy Scriptures are not misrepresented as a result.
