Satan's Powers

tawnde · Nov 17, 2011

What are Satan's powers? I was reading another forum where people were saying that Satan was the cause of some poverty and illness. I had never heard this before. With that train of thought, I'm not sure how you would decide if an illness was caused by God or Satan.

I don't think Satan has that much power, but perhaps I'm wrong? Please back up any comments with scripture.

gdemoss · Nov 17, 2011

Hi Tawnde, nice to meet you.

tawnde said:
What are Satan's powers? I was reading another forum where people were saying that Satan was the cause of some poverty and illness. I had never heard this before. With that train of thought, I'm not sure how you would decide if an illness was caused by God or Satan.

I don't think Satan has that much power, but perhaps I'm wrong? Please back up any comments with scripture.

What are Satan's powers? Good question.

He is called 'the prince and power of the air (Eph 2:2)', 'the god of this world (2 Cor 4:4) - and it's said that he blinded the minds of them which believe not'.

He gave power, a throne and authority to the beast (Rev 13:2)

He offered Jesus authority over all the nations of the world (Lk 4:5-6)

Concerning illness he bound this woman. (Lk 13:16)

Also concerning illness consider Job. Satan was given authority by god to afflict him severely, only sparing his life. (Job 2:6-8)

Many of the devils that Jesus cast out were causing the one they possessed a great deal of trouble. Consider the man who ran around unclothed in the graveyard. Satan has rule over the devils.

We ourselves must battle with him and his minions. (Eph 6:12)

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Sickness by God. There is a question about the blind man in the gospels who the disciples asked whose sin made him blind. Jesus answered that nobodies but he was made blind so that the power of God could be seen in him. Did God make him blind or did God just allow Satan to?

Anyway you look at it God has power over all sickness. He is sovereign over every thing. My personal opinion is that God causes no sickness but does allow Satan to inflict people.

Have a terrific day

Gary

Kit Carson · Nov 19, 2011

How about a answer in words of today.

To begin with God does not cause any sickness, sin or anything bad.
He does and will allow it, for his own reasons, but he does not cause it.

Sickness, birth defects, sin, and all these things are a result of Satan and sin. So Satan has great power, and he is sneaky. But when Satan himself with his own free will decided to overthrow God and sin entered the world he was given free access to challenge all of humanity to see what we,, you, I will do with this free will ourselves. So we have the choice to follow the ways of God or not.

The fact that we cannot follow all things perfectly and the fact that we will fall and stumble around, was taken into consideration by God so he gave the life of his son for us to obtain salvation. And the holy spirit is our teacher. So if we do fall we learn not to fall again. It is an ongoing process.

So sickness and disease and thorns on bushes are a result of sin and the fact the creation is full of sin.

War and poverty and many things such as these. The world does not wish to follow God, so instead of helping each other, such as developing better ways of agriculture and using the ways of science given to us by God, they get into some fuss over this or that, and a war is started and poverty is a result.

Our own government and country allows great poverty and degrading social programs due to our own wish to be greedy, and to not follow the simple moral rules God has set , so government also becomes a reflection of us, the people, and more and more it is staffed by those who desire the things of Satan such as greed, self gratification, pride, stealing, using all things for self benefit, instead of helping. Many things you see are a result of Satan and his influence on all.

Satan is very sneaky, and I think this is why God shows him as a snake in the beginning, as snakes hide in the grass and slither along.

All the bad things in this world are the work of Satan. From a simple lie you might tell to someone , even a little white lie is the Temptation of Satan. To huge nation changing wars, are all the work of Satan, as he convinces all to do this or that and fuss and fight .

Now some wars are allowed by God, but are so allowed simply because he will use us, to take out those who are buried in sin.
And any war does result in poverty, killing, financial stress and strain, but the bottom line is if all would follow some very simple moral rules, none of it would be required. But as Satan is here to test all, to challenge free will, the result is what you see in the world of today.

Not from scripture, rarely do I quote that, I read it a lot, but I just speak from the heart mostly.

I look at our world today and I do not like it at all. But I have come to understand it has to be, it is a part of the whole, and something we all have to endure for a time. One day it will all be fixed.

Kit

spirit1st · Nov 19, 2011

satan puts bad evil thoughts in our minds! If we accept these thoughts and confess them as truth , then of course we can have or be these things! thoughts are powerful in our lives!
I got a mri once! The Doctor said ? How you walking around? I said with my feet like you! He said you have no knee caps! You must be in great pain> I said I never had had pain there! After ,Every once in a while i get bad pains in one knee or the others! I rebuke it and do not accept it1 I can walk and run and jump!
Words are powerful
Accepting what other say could affect us ,if we allow it!

satan is not called the great deceiver for nothing! he tries anything to keep us from the truth!

1Th_2:18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

1Th 2:15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
1Th 2:16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
1Th 2:17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
1Th 2:18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

he uses people to try to bring us down , get us to believe lies, keep us from the truth.put evil thoughts in our minds ,hoping we will accept them as truth!

That is why all these different religions and churches on the earth! He has caused all these divisions!

The true church is not divided ! but the flesh minds can be!
We are All in a spiritual battle daily!

Jesus has given us the victory! We Can stand on His living word and Win ! satan fears the least child of GOD! He knows we have the Spirit of God with in us !

1Co_15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Isa 14:14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
Isa 14:15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
Isa 14:16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
Isa 14:17 That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?

2Ti_2:26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

he cannot enter Gods children ,but he does speak to them in there minds!

he such a evil heartless being!Nothing like GOD had created him!sin has made him evil and vile!

Face His Truth · Dec 12, 2011

tawnde said:
What are Satan's powers? I was reading another forum where people were saying that Satan was the cause of some poverty and illness. I had never heard this before. With that train of thought, I'm not sure how you would decide if an illness was caused by God or Satan.

I don't think Satan has that much power, but perhaps I'm wrong? Please back up any comments with scripture.

Trust this. You couldn't even begin to fathom Satan's power which is precisely why God offers you refuge in his Son at a time of his choosing? Otherwise you would have already been devoured by the devil.

Might wanna give God a little more thanks for that next time? Illness (i.e. Job) is the least of your concerns in this regard and also thank God you are oblivious to the rest of Satan's power. Hallelujah!

Stickz · Dec 12, 2011

http://www.talkjesus.com/bible-study-hall/38195-does-god-cause-sickness-test.html

spirit1st · Dec 12, 2011

1Th_2:18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

2Th_2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

Rev 13:13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
Rev 13:14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.

2Co_2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
2Co_11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

but by every word of God.
Luk 4:5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
Luk 4:6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
Luk 4:7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
Luk 4:8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

1Co_7:5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

Act_5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

satan put bad thoughts in Peters mind .Then Peter spoke them!Peter thought He was doing good , but was doing wrong!

Mat_10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Mat_16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Mat_18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

1Jn_4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Nana Ivan · Dec 14, 2011

Well might have power, but i don't believe satan has power over me( a believer in Christ Jesus) nor anybody who has given his life to Christ Jesus. Luke 10:19

blessings

Stickz · Dec 14, 2011

I'll leave it entirely up to the reader to determine what the following verses mean to a born-again Christian:

Matthew 16:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

Matthew 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

Luke 13:16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

Luke 22:31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

Acts 5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

I Corinthians 5:5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

I Corinthians 7:5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

II Corinthians 2:10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;

II Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

II Corinthians 11:12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

II Corinthians 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

II Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

II Corinthians 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

I Thessalonians 2:18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

I Timothy 1:19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

I Timothy 1:20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

I Timothy 5:1-25
I Timothy 5:15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.

Ephesians 4:1-32
Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil.

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

I Timothy 3:6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

I Timothy 3:7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

I Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

I Peter 5:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

I Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

I Peter 5:11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

jiggyfly · Dec 14, 2011

tawnde said:
What are Satan's powers? I was reading another forum where people were saying that Satan was the cause of some poverty and illness. I had never heard this before. With that train of thought, I'm not sure how you would decide if an illness was caused by God or Satan.

I don't think Satan has that much power, but perhaps I'm wrong? Please back up any comments with scripture.

Satan has no power over those who are submitted to God.

gdemoss · Dec 14, 2011

jiggyfly said:
Satan has no power over those who are submitted to God.

Then why the warning? 1 Pe 5:8 Or are you meaning your statement in some other way?

jiggyfly · Dec 14, 2011

gdemoss said:
Then why the warning? 1 Pe 5:8 Or are you meaning your statement in some other way?

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

gdemoss · Dec 14, 2011

jiggyfly said:
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

Awesome answer, now I know what you meant. Thanks for the clarity. Just a question...if you will. How do we know whether James was talking about Satan himself or just a devil? Either way we see our Lord resist Satan with the Word of God in his temptation and the end result....Satan fled from him.

Thanks again brother,

Gary

jiggyfly · Dec 15, 2011

gdemoss said:
Awesome answer, now I know what you meant. Thanks for the clarity. Just a question...if you will. How do we know whether James was talking about Satan himself or just a devil? Either way we see our Lord resist Satan with the Word of God in his temptation and the end result....Satan fled from him.

Thanks again brother,

Gary

Good point, and note that it can mean any kind of accuser, man or devil of which Satan is chief.

Another point to be made is that resisting the devil is not enough by itself, firstly we must be submitted to God and in being submitted to God we are submitted to each other in love and respect. We cannot ignore our responsibilities concerning offenses with others and remain submitted to God. This is why I think it is so difficult for us to reconcile differences because the enemy immediately interferes knowing if things are resolved you will once again be enabled to resist him.

Thanks for the response Gary, iron sharpens iron.

dannibear · Dec 15, 2011

jiggyfly said:
Satan has no power over those who are submitted to God.

Exactly. Nor is satan that creative, since he uses the same
temptation over and over again most of the time
to get to us.

Thiscrosshurts · Dec 15, 2011

Good point, and note that it can mean any kind of accuser, man or devil of which Satan is chief.

Yes,Ha-Satan means "the accuser" and in the old testament was a title or position bestowed on person(player). Accusation is personified just as wisdom is personified.

Revelation 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

Accusation against the brethren is cast down once and for all in Rev. Ch.12.We are called it resist it now and cause it to flee.Flee is a strong word to use so we should notice a difference if we are resisting.

John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

So Jesus said Satan or the devil is a liar so then any accusation against the brethren must also be a lie.
Jesus said that he(Jesus) was the truth.
That which is true is only temporary and subject to change but the truth never changes.The truth is Jesus is the Lamb of God who was slain before the foundation of the world.
It is true that I am a sinner but it is not the truth.
The accuser loves to point out that which is true and sell it to us as the truth.
Jesus confronted Satan with the truth of God's unchanging word.
It's no stretch to think we should do likewise.

2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

elisha · Dec 17, 2011

tawnde said:
What are Satan's powers? I was reading another forum where people were saying that Satan was the cause of some poverty and illness. I had never heard this before. With that train of thought, I'm not sure how you would decide if an illness was caused by God or Satan.

I don't think Satan has that much power, but perhaps I'm wrong? Please back up any comments with scripture.

hmmmmm......

I don't think people should blame ''satan'' for things.And as for ''power''
......it is sin that destroys men,not satan...
Romans 3:23:For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Sin arises from within.

Matthew 15:17-20:17Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
19For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
20These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.

Mark 7:18-23:18And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;
19Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
20And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
21For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

James 1:14-15:14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

''satan'' simply means adversary,which can actually be men.

Why would a supernatural fallen angel ever disrupt God's plans?
Why would God allow something like ''satan'' to live?
If there was a creature like satan around,why would God allow satan to torment Job?
If you read in Job,you can see God did those things to Job not satan.(Job 19:6-13,Job 19:21)

Romans 5:12:Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

''by one man sin entered into the world''

Isaiah 45:5:I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

Exodus 20:3:Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

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