Dan Williams

"We don’t have a race problem we have a human race problem," the issues of conflict and division are not rooted in racial differences but are inherent to the human condition itself. "Satan is the temporary ruler of this place, however when you accept Jesus it changes how HE can affect your environment," speaks to a specific Christian belief about spiritual authority and the power of faith to influence one's life and surroundings.
To explain these concepts from a biblical perspective, we can look at several key themes and passages.
On the "Human Race Problem"
The Bible's narrative begins with a foundational story about the nature of humanity, often referred to as "the Fall."
* Genesis 3: The Story of the Fall. The book of Genesis describes how the first humans, Adam and Eve, disobeyed God's command. This act is seen as the origin of sin and a broken relationship between humanity and God. As a result, the world became subject to suffering, conflict, and death.
* Romans 5:12. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans says, "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned." This verse is often used to explain the concept of "original sin" and the idea that all humanity shares a common sinful nature inherited from Adam.
* Ecclesiastes 7:20. The book of Ecclesiastes states, "Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins." This and similar verses across the Bible emphasize the universal nature of sin, suggesting that human flaws and the problems that arise from them are not limited to any single group but are a shared characteristic of all people.
* The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11). This story illustrates a human tendency toward pride and a desire to build a name for themselves apart from God, which leads to division and confusion of languages. This can be interpreted as a biblical explanation for the diversity of peoples and the conflicts that arise from a lack of mutual understanding and a shared purpose under God.
From this perspective, the "race problem" is not about a difference in origin but rather a symptom of a deeper "human race problem"—the shared condition of a fallen nature, which manifests in pride, selfishness, and a tendency to create divisions and conflicts. The solution, therefore, is not to simply fix a broken system but to address the root cause, which the Bible identifies as sin.
On Satan's Rulership and the Effect of Accepting Jesus
The second statement touches on the biblical concept of spiritual warfare and the authority granted to believers.
* Satan as the "Ruler of This World." Several New Testament passages describe Satan's influence and authority on Earth.
* John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11. Jesus refers to Satan as "the ruler of this world." This is often understood not as a claim of ultimate sovereignty, which belongs to God, but as a description of Satan's temporary, permitted authority over the fallen world system.
* 2 Corinthians 4:4. Paul calls Satan "the god of this age," who has blinded the minds of unbelievers. This highlights Satan's role in influencing the thoughts and values of those who do not believe in God.
* Ephesians 6:12. This verse states that believers do not "wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This passage emphasizes that the battles believers face are often spiritual in nature.
* The Power of Accepting Jesus. The Bible presents the acceptance of Jesus as a transformative event that fundamentally changes a person's spiritual standing and relationship with God.
* Colossians 1:13-14. This passage says that God "has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." This is a key verse for understanding the shift in allegiance from the "dominion of darkness" to the "kingdom" of God's Son.
* John 1:12. "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." This verse explains that accepting Jesus grants a new identity as a child of God, which comes with a new spiritual authority.
* Luke 10:19. Jesus tells his disciples, "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you." While this may be a literal reference to physical protection, it is often interpreted more broadly as the spiritual authority believers have over evil forces.
* James 4:7. "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." This verse provides a clear instruction on how to exercise this new authority. By submitting to God and actively resisting Satan, believers can see his influence diminish in their lives.
How This Affects One's Environment
When a person accepts Jesus, the belief is that they are no longer under the spiritual dominion of Satan. This does not mean that bad things will never happen, but rather that a person's spiritual posture and the spiritual forces at play in their life are different.
* A Change in Perspective and Action. As a believer's mind is renewed (Romans 12:2), they begin to see the world not as a place ruled by chance or evil, but as a place where God's will can be done through them. They are empowered by the Holy Spirit to act in ways that are contrary to the world's values, bringing light into darkness, peace into conflict, and love into hatred.
* The Authority of Prayer. The Bible teaches that believers can bring about change through prayer, particularly when they pray in agreement with God's will (1 John 5:14-15). This is seen as a way of exercising the spiritual authority given to them, affecting their personal circumstances and the lives of those around them.
* God's Kingdom on Earth. The ultimate goal of accepting Jesus is to participate in the coming of God's kingdom on Earth. The Lord's Prayer says, "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Believers are seen as agents of this kingdom, working to bring justice, righteousness, and healing to a world that is still under the influence of sin and evil.
In summary, the biblical explanation for the two statements is that all humanity shares a common, broken nature (the "human race problem"), which is the root cause of conflict and suffering. Satan has temporary authority over this fallen world. However, by accepting Jesus, a person changes their spiritual allegiance from the dominion of darkness to the kingdom of light, gaining spiritual authority to resist the influence of evil and to be an agent of God's will in their environment. This doesn't eliminate problems but changes a person's ability to navigate them and their role in bringing about a solution.

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Dan Williams

Who is in a hurry to grow there Christian Faith?

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Dan Williams

Thank you for the feedback. I've incorporated that important point into the summary:

The "Key of David" is a metaphor for how God communicates and activates his chosen servants. Just as a specific sequence of tones can unlock and activate an electronic device, God plays a "chord" or "key" in the spiritual realm that awakens and empowers his people to fulfill their divine purpose.

The text recounts how David Berg experienced this "key" being turned on in his own life, leading him to dramatically drop out of the religious and social systems of the world. The "Key of David" is seen as the means by which God raises up his final generation of witnesses to confront the lukewarm church and warn the world before judgment comes.

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Dan Williams

Why is it we have been redeemed fro the curse of Death and Sin! But many still walk around defeated?

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