Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Satan, and Man’s Lost Dominion

How did man lose his dominion? BR-ASI9 486.3

Through sin. Romans 5:12; 6:23. BR-ASI9 486.4

When man lost his dominion, to whom did he yield it? BR-ASI9 486.5

“For of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.” 2 Peter 2:19. BR-ASI9 486.6

Note.—Man was overcome by Satan in the Garden of Eden, and there yielded himself and his possessions into the hands of his captor. BR-ASI9 486.7

In tempting Christ, what ownership did Satan claim? BR-ASI9 486.8

“And the devil, taking Him up into an high mountain, shewed unto Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto Him, All this power will I give Thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.” Luke 4:5, 6. BR-ASI9 486.9