“The World”
“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.