The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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T H E K I N G D O M O F G O D

I. The Fall’s First Result, the Emergence of the Kosmos : the Greek Word Meaning “This Present World Structure and System of Rebellion and Sin.”

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A. The Fall has produced the kosmos , the current godless world system that operates according to the principles of rebellion that founded it.

1. It operates under the direct authority of the devil, under his direct control, Matt. 4.8-10.

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2. The entire world lies under the sway of the Evil One, 1 John 5.19.

3. The Holy Spirit indwelling believers is greater than the one (Satan) who is in the world, 1 John 4.1-4.

B. Satan, as God’s arch enemy, controls this present world system through its greed, lust, and pride.

1. A domain filled with rebellion, temptation, and injustice

2. A system in deep, ongoing conflict with God

3. A structure which God himself will one day judge and destroy

4. God’s hatred of the present world system, James 4.4

C. Principalities and powers: structures and hierarchies of resistance and sin