What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air in Ephesians 2:2? | GotQuestions.org

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June 9, 2023

Does Satan rule the "air"? Why does the Bible say Satan is a prince? In this video, Pastor Nelson answers your question: What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air in Ephesians 2:2? Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/prince-power-air.html *** Check out, Bible Munch! @BibleMunch https://www.youtube.com/BibleMunch *** Recent Bible Munch Videos: James 1:2-4 - How to Face Trials in Life & Find Joy https://youtu.be/MnxnQ92ikYk John 4:24 - Is there a wrong way to worship? https://youtu.be/spWZfc2pje4 Philippians 4:13 - What this misused verse really means. https://youtu.be/6DlZAWOvSDU *** Recommended Resource: God's Devil: The Incredible Story of How Satan's Rebellion Serves God's Purposes By: Erwin W. Lutzer https://bit.ly/45rzsxz *** Related Questions: How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven? https://www.gotquestions.org/Satan-fall.html Does Satan have the power to control the weather? https://www.gotquestions.org/weather-Satan.html What does it mean that we were by nature children of wrath (Ephesians 2:3)? https://www.gotquestions.org/children-of-wrath.html Intro/Outro Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Note: Some links may be affiliate links that cost you nothing, but help us share the word of God.

00:00: In today's video I'll answer your question, what does it mean that Satan is the prince of the power of the air, in Ephesians chapter 2 verse 2.
00:08: Then afterwards, as always, I'll share some helpful resources, so stick around until the end.
00:21: In Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1 and 2 we read, And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
00:38: In this text, the apostle Paul describes Satan first as a prince with power, because he has authentic power in the world.
00:46: This power has been given to him by God. Satan has power over some illnesses. In some sense,
00:53: Satan has power over death. The reason Satan is called a prince rather than a king is that there is only one king,
01:00: Jesus Christ. Satan also has power over some people. The sons of disobedience, referred to in Ephesians 2 verse 2, are those who have not trusted
01:10: Christ as Lord and Savior. The demons are also under the rule of Satan, and one of his titles is
01:16: Prince of Demons – Matthew 9 verse 34. Satan has a kingdom and a throne.
01:23: Satan is called a prince because he is a ruler and possesses power to manifest evil in the world through influencing people and commanding demons.
01:32: The air, in Ephesians 2 verse 2, may refer to the invisible realm above the earth, where Satan and his demons move and exist.
01:41: This space, of course, is the location of the earth's atmosphere, or air. In Ephesians 6 verse 12,
01:48: Paul writes, We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
02:01: This evil realm called the air could be an actual locality, but it could also be synonymous with the world of John 12 verse 31.
02:10: This whole world is Satan's domain. Although Satan has power and authority in the current world system in which we exist, his power is limited, always under the sovereign control of God, and it is temporary.
02:24: God has not revealed all of the whys and whens concerning Satan's rule, but He has made it clear that there is only one way to escape the power of Satan's dominion, and that is through His Son, Jesus.
02:37: It is Jesus who, speaking of the impending cross, declared victory. Now the prince of this world will be driven out,
02:45: John 12 verse 31. Want to learn more? Subscribe so you don't miss the next video!
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