Satan has a vast kingdom. He also possesses power over many things in his kingdom. In addition to the myriads of fallen angels and demons in his kingdom, he also has through his schemes, enlisted leaders and followers from every walk of life. This is most noticeable in the areas of religion. He has created thousands of belief systems, religions, gods, and ‘churches’ to deceive the many.
Luke 11:17-18 But He knew their thoughts and said to them, "Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls. "If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.
What is included or contained in a kingdom?
First, there is a ruler or king.
Second, there is area or state.
Third, there is a loyal army to enforce the king’s desires.
Fourth, there are subjects that must adhere and obey the edicts and desires of the king.
Fifth, there are rules or laws that everyone must obey. In fact, they are really enslaved to these rules.
Sixth, everyone exists to please the king.
Jesus clearly delineated the fact that there were just two kingdoms. The kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness.
Colossians 1:13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
It is quite clear that you cannot live in both at the same time. You are in either one or the other.
Ephesians 2:12 …remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
Too many people falsely believe that they are in the Kingdom of God, but in reality remain in the kingdom of darkness, ruled by Satan.
I will be traveling during the week of Thanksgiving, so the next posts will be in the week following.