What did Satan offer Jesus in the temptation?
Satan offered Jesus all the empires of the world—past, present, and future—if Jesus would fall down and worship him. These kingdoms were Satan’s to give because he is the god of this world and has headed the nations since Adam left the garden.
Les explains that Satan was offering all the empires of the world—past, present, and future—to the Lord Jesus if He would just fall down and worship him. Satan sought thereby to ascend above the Almighty. Les asks whether these kingdoms were Satan’s to give, and answers yes, because Satan is the god of this world and has been the head of the nations ever since Adam left the garden. He is ruling and reigning the nations today. Les also points to 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, noting that Lucifer rebelled, wanted to usurp God’s throne, was cast down, and his kingdom was destroyed with water; yet God in His sovereignty permitted Satan to roam free and become the god of this world.
And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
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Does Jesus' temptation prove that Satan is the god of this world?
Satan's ability to offer the kingdoms of the world proves that he is the god of this world and the one in control, under God.