Many people picture the enemy on a throne, ruling all those who are condemned to Hell. That is not the case.
He doesn’t love fire. He doesn’t rule fire, and he will not ‘rule’ Hell.
Hell is his condemnation…
Hell is his punishment…
HELL WILL BE HIS PRISON, NOT HIS KINGDOM!
Hell is his future, along with those who reject God through our Lord and Savior, Yeshua, Christ Jesus.
John 3:36 (NKJV)
36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”
The enemy doesn’t have the keys to the abyss. He does not control the intensity of the flames. He will not be the ruler of those who share his condemnation. He will be stripped of all power that was granted to him for a season.
Matthew 25:41 (NKJV)
41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:
John 12:31 (NKJV)
31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
Romans 16:20 (NKJV)
20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Revelation 20:10 (NKJV)
10 The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where[a] the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
The enemy isn’t omniscient…omnipotent…or omnipresent, and he’s definitely not eternal. Best of all we have power over the enemy through our risen Savior…
John 4:3-4 (NKJV)
3 and every spirit that does not confess that[a] Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.
4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
James 4:7 (NKJV)
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Revelation 12:10-11 (NKJV)
10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.
There are more scriptures that speak of the enemy’s imminent defeat, and in all of them…he is powerless.
Remember, the devil didn’t set the fire in Hell, nor will he fan the flames…he won’t have to. God is in control.
Matthew 25:41 (NKJV)
41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:
Now, I know there are many people who don’t believe in Hell. This isn’t for you, but for those of you who do.
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Very good point, the devil is ONLY allowed as much as God allows him to act, in the case of Job. This is a good article, and an interesting perspective. Thank you brother!
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Thanks. God bless you Lena!
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I realize he had a brief rule for a season, but that short season was a long time. LOL
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Ammmmeeeeennn! So true…especially when he is messing with us personally
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Yep:)
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God bless you Kae!
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And you as well brother:)
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WORD!
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God bless you:-)
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You, too, Brother!
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Amen, brother. Those who think they will enjoy hell better than a too perfect heaven, haven’t read about the rich man and Lazarus.
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That’s right brother! Nothing to enjoy in Hell.
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And the truth shall set you free! Free from what? The fire! So very grateful that I have been set free! Thanks again my friend for sharing! 👍😊
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Very well said! Thanks to you for reading and God bless you!
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