“The World”

Excerpt

The Gk. kosmos when used theologically refers to the “order” or “arrangement” of human society as a system warped by sin, awash with swirling beliefs, desires, and emotions. The world is antagonistic to God (Col. 2:20; 1 John 2:16) and lies under Satan’s authority (1 John 5:9). More

Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion. electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.