Is the devil the invisible ruler of the world?

Question

is the world under his control as a god?

Answer 1

Devil has dominion in the world but does not rule over it. All things are in God's hands and will work out for His glory.  

Answer 2

No.

Answer 3

No.

Think about the Wizard of Oz.

"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain."

Answer 4

No.  Christ is on the right hand and has been given all authority in heaven and on earth.  How much authority is left?  Where would Satan be in charge?  Christ said unless a man break into a strong man's house and bind that strong man, he can not have the run of the house.  Christ has bound Satan and he can do nothing to us but tempt us, which is to appeal to our sinful nature.  He, too, is waiting until judgment day, but he has no hope.

Answer 5

1 John 5:19 answers it. FOr now Satan rules or dominate the world (it is evident in the way things are going) but certainly he will be removed.

Why? What will happen to the ruler of the world?

(John 12:31) Now there is a judging of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.

Remember that Satan offered the world to Jesus when he was tempting Him. How could Satan offer the world if he doesn't have the control over it? (Matthew Chapter 4:8,9)

Answer 6

Yes. You must worship him and your life will be filled with wealth and he will let you learn any branch of science you want, you can even ask questions and he will give you an answer(unlike some beings)

Answer 7

thats a good question, I think people allow him to ruler over what they do, people have a choice God or the devil.

Answer 8

He is the Beelzebub. He is the prince of the power of the air. Air= pnuema.

Evil spirit. ( s ).

Answer 9

he is in the world, but he is not a god.

Answer 10

He's in as much control as any god is.

If you believe in it, it can control you, regardless of what it is.

Answer 11

Well, thats what the Bible says, so it must be. (1 John 5:19) Also compare that scripture to the one in Luke 4:5-8.  Then compare that to the scripture at 2 Tim. 3:1-8.  Apparently the Devil IS in control, and exerts his influence in this wicked world.