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The Story of Satan – Part 3 – Satan’s Kingdom

Posted: July 12, 2026 in Biblical Wisdom
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So let’s pick this up again from where we left off from Part 2 of The Story of Satan. If you recall last time, we learned that Satan is the god of this age on earth and is the one responsible for bringing sin to the human race when Adam and Eve ate the fruit from the tree. In Part 3, we are going to learn more about the Kingdom of Satan. 

And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? Matthew 12:26 (Christ speaking)

Yes…you heard me correctly, Satan indeed has a Kingdom that is highly organized and functional towards a singular purpose. He is anything but a chaotic ruler; instead, he commands a systematic empire of darkness with a laser-focused aim of total destruction. He is marshaling every resource of his domain to wage war against the Almighty… and against you and me personally.

A huge point to consider is from Erwin Lutzer who tells us that, “Satan‘s most strategic victory is to give us reasons to disbelieve what God has said.” I cannot emphasize the enemy’s strategy enough. If he can get you or me to just question our belief system, exactly like he did with Eve in the Garden of Eden, then he has a foothold in your life. I encourage you to remember this.

While he is the prince of this earth, Satan has authority over the following: 

Kingdom of the Air – in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. [Eph 2:2 NIV]

The “air” in this verse refers to the invisible realm above the earth where Satan and his demons move and exist and this space is the location of the earth’s atmosphere or “air.” He can move anywhere he wants in and through this earth…The entire world is his domain and he can show up whenever he wants to…please remember that.

Fallen Angels – “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. [Mat 25:41 NIV]

-Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. Rev 12:7 NIV

So when Satan fell from God’s grace and out of heaven, I mentioned in Part 1 that he brought a whole slew of fallen angels go with him. The Bible says a third of all heavens angels went with him. Those angels are now his demons and are completely under his control. Without a doubt, they are a HUGE part of fulfilling his destructive purpose on earth. Please remember that too.

Unrepentant Humanity  – Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. [John 12:31 NIV]

…the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. [Eph 2:2 NIV]

OK, another huge point to consider is that those who intentionally resist the Almighty God and refuse to repent are, whether they realize it or not, are part of his domain. I cannot emphasize the gravity of this enough. You are either for God…or you are under the spirit now at work in the disobedient. Again, please consider this.

The World –  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. [2 Co 4:4 ESV] 

As I mentioned before, Satan has limited control over the earth at this time so let’s unpack that quickly.

Things to know about Satan inside his Kingdom:

Satan does have power: And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. Luke 4:6 NIV

I encourage you to go back to the blog citation at the end and read, “The Temptation of Jesus” for further details on the power that Satan has here on Earth.

Satan has a throne: I know where you live–where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city–where Satan lives. Rev 2:13 NIV

I cannot emphasize the enemy’s strategy enough: the most critical error is failing to respect our adversary’s capability. While Satan possesses significant authority, remember that his influence is strictly constrained by God. Think of him as the executive of a massive, systematic empire with his singular purpose being yours and my total ruin. In this age, right now, he exists almost exclusively to dismantle our lifes. 

As Erwin Lutzer brilliantly observes, “If Satan cannot keep us from heaven… at least he can keep us from being useful on earth.” I encourage you to remember that. 

Another set of important points to recognize is that Satan is NOT:

Omni-present – Present everywhere at the same time.

Omnipotent –  Having unlimited power; able to do anything

Omniscient – Knowing everything

Guys, consider the weight of this: our greatest foe cannot know or peer into your inner thoughts. Only the Almighty possesses the power to know your thoughts. Does realizing this truth about our adversary shift your perspective? I encourage you to think on that.

Moreover, because Satan is limited in his power, much of his earthly activity is delegated to his demon horde who also are limited in power. He has to use his team to tempt and defeat you as evidenced by the verses below-

-And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. Matt: 8:28 

-For they are demonic spirits, performing signs, who go abroad to the kings of the whole world, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. Rev 16:14

Guys, let me leave you with this…If you think you have nothing to fear from this enemy, then he has you right where he wants you. 

One more point to consider is that even though Satan knows the word of God (scripture) better than anyone on this earth, he still refuses to recognize that God wins in the end. 

He is in denial about his own destruction.

Part 4 is next –

Until next time guys-

IMS Team

Lutzer, Erwin, W. God’s Devil. Chicago: Moody Press, 1996

Wright, Kent, “The Temptation of Jesus,” Ironman Strength, January, 2, 2024, iron-man-strength.com

If I were the Devil…

Posted: March 23, 2013 in Fatherhood, Kingdom Living, Strength for Today, Strong Husbands
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As I have told you before, this blog will never be political. It’s only purpose is to encourage all of us as we navigate the path we walk each day which we all know, can be very difficult at times. But I have to tell you, when you read these words and learn at the end when they were written, it will be a strange feeling for all of you to see how accurate Paul Harvey was in predicting what he would do if he were the devil. Paul Harvey broadcasted from the 1950s through the 1990s, Harvey’s programs reached as many as 24 million people a week. He was beloved my millions for his anecdotal related broadcasts that would touch your heart. This particular broadcast however, was more of a prediction rather than commentary but as you will see, it is scary accurate…

thinking_manIf I were the Devil . . . I mean, if I were the Prince of Darkness, I would of course, want to engulf the whole earth in darkness. I would have a third of its real estate and four-fifths of its population, but I would not be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree, so I should set about however necessary to take over the United States.

I would begin with a campaign of whispers. With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve: “Do as you please.” “Do as you please.” To the young, I would whisper, “The Bible is a myth.” I would convince them that man created God instead of the other way around. I would confide that what is bad is good, and what is good is “square”. In the ears of the young married, I would whisper that work is debasing, that cocktail parties are good for you.

I would caution them not to be extreme in religion, in patriotism or in moral conduct. And the old, I would teach to pray. I would teach them to say after me: “Our Father, which art in Washington” . . .

If I were the devil, I’d educate authors in how to make lurid literature exciting so that anything else would appear dull an uninteresting. I’d threaten television with dirtier movies and vice versa. And then, if I were the devil, I’d get organized. I’d infiltrate unions and urge more loafing and less work, because idle hands usually work for me.

I’d peddle narcotics to whom I could. I’d sell alcohol to ladies and gentlemen of distinction. And I’d tranquilize the rest with pills. If I were the devil, I would encourage schools to refine young intellects but neglect to discipline emotions . . . let those run wild. I would designate an atheist to front for me before the highest courts in the land and I would get preachers to say “she’s right.”

With flattery and promises of power, I could get the courts to rule what I construe as against God and in favor of pornography, and  thus, I would evict God from the courthouse, and then from the school-house, and then from the houses of Congress and then, in His own churches I would substitute psychology for religion, and I would deify science because that way men would become smart enough to create super weapons but not wise enough to control them.

If I were Satan, I’d make the symbol of Easter an egg, and the symbol of Christmas, a bottle.

If I were the devil, I would take from those who have and I would give to those who wanted, until I had killed the incentive of the ambitious. And then, my police state would force everybody back to work. Then, I could separate families, putting children in uniform, women in coal mines, and objectors in slave camps.

In other words, if I were Satan, I’d just keep on doing what he’s doing.

Paul Harvey, Good Day.

Just so you know, this speech was broadcast by legendary ABC Radio commentator Paul Harvey on April 3, 1965…He could already see then what we all know now…

So I do not show you this to depress you, I show you this to remind you that you need to protect your families from this world by continuing to focus on Christ in your homes. God promises to never leave us nor forget us. All we need to do is to look His way and NOT get distracted by everything we see each day…the very same distractions that Paul Harvey saw and talked about on his radio show 47 years ago…

Until next time guys…