Who is the god of this world according to Scripture?
Scripture identifies Satan as the god of this world. When Adam sinned, he lost the dominion God had given him over creation, and Satan picked it up. From that time, Scripture makes clear that the world lies in the lap of the wicked one, indicating Satan's rule.
Les teaches that Adam was created to rule over creation under God, holding total dominion as God's second in command. When Adam sinned, he lost that dominion and dropped the ball; Satan picked it up. From that time on, Scripture makes it abundantly clear that Satan is the god of this world, and another Scripture says the world lies in the lap of the wicked one.