Bible Questions Answered:
What is the power of the air, mentioned by Paul?
Lenny / Ottawa, Illinois
Bible Answers:
The scripture to which you refer is...
Ephesians 2:2 KJV “Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:”
The Apostle further defined these powers in...
Ephesians 6:10-12 KJV
[10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
[11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against...
principalities, against
powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
Ephesians 1:17-23 KJV
[17] That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him:
[18] The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
[19] And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to usward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,
[20] Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places,
[21] Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
[22] And hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church,
[23] Which is His body, the fulness of Him that filleth all in all.
Colossians 1:16 KJV
[16] For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him:
[17] And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist.
Colossians 2:13-15 KJV
[13] And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath He quickened together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
[14] Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross (the Lord Jesus Christ);
[15] And having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
I Timothy 4:1 KJV
[1] Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
II Corinthians 11:12-15 NLB
12 But I will continue doing what I have always done. This will undercut those who are looking for an opportunity to boast that their work is just like ours.
13 These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ.
14 But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
15 So it is no wonder that his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness.
In the end they will get the punishment their wicked deeds deserve.
If we but had spiritual eyes to see, we would see that there are principalities and powers of evil spirits in the atmosphere around planet earth, the Word of God says so.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against...
principalities, against
powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places. (the prince of the power of the air)
Ephesians 6:12 KJV
I John 4:1-3 KJV
[1] Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
[2] Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
[3] And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Luke 10:19,20 KJV
[19] Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
[20] Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
