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Spiritual Blindness (Part One): The God of This World

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

The concept of the "God of This Age" as presented in II Corinthians 4:3-4 often raises questions about who is truly being described. While some may attribute this title to Satan, Scripture does not support naming the Devil as a god of anything. Instead, the gospel accounts consistently refer to Satan as a ruler, not a god. He is called the ruler of the demons and the ruler of this world by Jesus Himself in the book of John. Paul also identifies him as the prince or ruler of the power of the air, emphasizing his authority and capabilities, which are far above man's but do not approach God's supreme level. The word "aion" in II Corinthians 4:4 refers to this age, not this world, and God has not made Satan a god over this age, only a ruler with limited authority. Scripture affirms that Christ is far above all principalities and powers, including Satan, who operates only within the boundaries God permits. God's sovereignty remains unchallenged, and Satan's desire to be like the Most High, as recorded in Isaiah 14:14, is merely his own estimation, not a reality endorsed by God.

Who Is the 'God of This World'? (Part One)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Translators use a lowercase "g" in "god of this age [or, world]" in II Corinthians 4:4, yet it is the true God who blinds; He alone opens and closes eyes.

Who Is the 'God of This World'? (Part Two)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

As Moses had to veil his luminous face, so, metaphorically, the God of this age mercifully blinds carnal individual for now because light hurts their eyes.

Spiritual Blindness (Part Two): The God of This Age

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

Scripture reveals God's ability to open people's eyes to the truth or to blind them to it, but Satan is never shown doing so, only deceiving.