Lucifer Given Dominion Before Adam?
Biblical Text to Explore:
Thou [art] the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee [so]: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.
Ezekiel 28:14
Gap Fact Belief Premise:
The premise behind this belief is that Satan was given a kingdom/throne/dominion over the earth before Adam and before the fall in Genesis 3.
Michael Pearl’s View on the Lucifer’s First Kingdom
“Discontent with his assignment on the original earth and lusting after additional glory, in an act of rebellion Lucifer ascended to heaven, expecting to be like the Most High and to establish his throne on the mountain of God (Isaiah 14:13).”
Michael Pearl – The Gap Fact and Out-of-Whack Creation Scientism – Pages 20 and 22
“Originally the Kingdom of Heaven was given to Lucifer—the first temporal son of God. He fell and the kingdom domain was made “without form and void” (Jeremiah 4:23; Isaiah 14:14). God reestablished the kingdom under a new son of God (Hebrews 2:5–8), but Adam surrendered it to the former ruler—Satan—making him “the god of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4).”
“Lucifer made his decision to rebel while residing in the original Kingdom of Heaven located on this earth (Isaiah 14:14)”
Perry Demopoulos’ View on Lucifer’s First Kingdom
“Satan had power, dominion as spoken of by Paul in Colossians. There were four cherubs around the throne and then there was the fifth cherub that covereth. Satan certainly had dominion, (second only to the triune God) along with the “sons of God” which most certainly denotes dominions of power.”
Perry Demopoulos – The Gap Fact – Page 40
“Putting all the evidence together, it is obvious that the original earth, before man was created, was the dwelling place of the cherubim and angels (Ezek. 28:13; 31:9-18). Lucifer, Eden’s governor, rebelled against God (Is.14; Ezek.28) and received judgment.”
Perry Demopoulos – The Gap Fact – Page 48
Gap Fact Problem
The main problem here is that there is zero scripture to backup the private interpretation of Eze 28:14 and specifically the words “Annointed” and “covereth” which they interpret to mean: he was in charge and had dominion over the whole earth in Genesis 1:1. Also if you read their books you notice they constantly refer back to the foundations of the earth and their incorrect interpretations of the Job 38 passage. That incorrect interpretation of the foundations of the earth in Job 38 is what leads them down this gapped rabbit hole. That is why this website directs readers to start there so they have a firm foundation on the scripture and not man’s incorrect agenda driven interpretation.
The Anointed Cherub that Covereth
Listen to this Brother Trout talk about this verse in relation to creation. He subtly assumes the annointed Cherub that covereth is given dominion. He never explains this belief. Just states it as if its biblically obvious.
•“Now that’s awful strange to me that God creates Lucifer on day three of creation. He puts him in Eden, The Garden of God. He makes him anointed cherub over the holy mountain of God. And then not more than three days later, God’s going to put Adam in the same garden and make him and give him dominion over the earth. But that’s what we’re to believe, can’t be. You cannot have God putting Lucifer in the Eden, the Garden of God, in an unfallen state.” – Jeff Trout
Jeff Trout –
Did you catch his subtle mis-interpretation/quoting of the scripture. He says ” He makes him anointed cherub over the holy mountain of God.”
Go back and read what the scripture ACTUALLY says: It says he “wast upon“. Meaning he had simply been there. He was NEVER in charge of the holy mountain of God. In Eze 28:16 God says:
“I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God:”
This phrase “I will” means future and it hasn’t happened yet. Satan still has access to the Holy Mountain of God as seen in Job 1:6-7
Job 1:6-7 – 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. 7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
The Cherub that Covereth
Lets search the bible and see what it has to say about cherubs covering? Does it ever mean dominion over a kingdom?
Cherubs Cover the Mercy Seat
Exodus 25:20a And the cherubims shall stretch forth [their] wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings,
Exodus 37:9a And the cherubims spread out [their] wings on high, [and] covered with their wings over the mercy seat
The above verses seem to indicate that a cherub covering something is simply meaning spreading their wings over and maybe guarding and protecting something?
Cherubs Cover the Ark
1 Kings 8:7 For the cherubims spread forth [their] two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.
The above verse also seems to indicate that a cherub covering something is simply meaning spreading their wings over and maybe guarding and protecting something?
Cherubs Protect the Garden
Genesis 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every
way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
Many Covering Cherubs, but None with a Kingdom
The Bible shows us there are MANY Cherubs that COVER. But does the scripture does not indicate a Cherub Covering something means dominion over a Kingdom. It seems to be a job or purpose to protect something. The belief that Covering Cherub = Dominion over a previous Kingdom here on earth is a made up private interpretation. I personally believe it is the result of coming to the bible with an agenda.
Satan’s Kingdom/Throne
Lets see what the Bible says about Satan’s throne and examine it.
- Isaiah 14:13-14 – 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
- Facts to note about the above verses
- These I’ll fated statements are nothing but wishful thinking about the future.
- This throne is on the Earth (His current throne)
- He says this throne will be exalted above the “stars of God” and he will ascend above “the clouds”
- Multiple Problems for the Gap :
- There is ZERO scripture that says there were stars or clouds in the single heaven and unformed water covered earth of Gen 1:1.
- The clouds are not made UNTIL Day 2 of Creation
- Psalm 104:3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
- The Stars of God are not made UNTIL Day 4 of Creation
- Genesis 1:16 KJV And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: [he made] the stars also.
- I have no idea how the Gap Fact crowd addresses these stars and clouds listed in the fall of lucifer other than private interpretation. In reality they either missed it or are ignoring it and turning a blind eye.
- The clouds are not made UNTIL Day 2 of Creation
- There is ZERO scripture that says there were stars or clouds in the single heaven and unformed water covered earth of Gen 1:1.
- When you read for instance Michael Pearls book on this subject. He quotes these verses and never addresses or even try’s to explain this problem.
- “Discontent with his assignment on the original earth and lusting after additional glory, in an act of rebellion Lucifer ascended to heaven, expecting to be like the Most High and to establish his throne on the mountain of God (Isaiah 14:13).”
“Lucifer made his decision to rebel while residing in the original Kingdom of Heaven located on this earth (Isaiah 14:14)”
Michael Pearl – The Gap Fact and Out-of-Whack Creation Scientism – Pages 20 and 22
- “Discontent with his assignment on the original earth and lusting after additional glory, in an act of rebellion Lucifer ascended to heaven, expecting to be like the Most High and to establish his throne on the mountain of God (Isaiah 14:13).”
- There are numerous Bible verses about Satan’s current throne. ZERO about a previous throne…
- Matthew 4:8-9 8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
- John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
- John 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
- John 16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
- Ephesians 2:2 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:
- Revelation 2:13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, [even] where Satan’s seat [is]: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas [was] my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Satan Was Not Very Old When He Sinned
Another interesting fact in the bible that correlates well to Satan falling not to long after Genesis 1:31 is this verse
1TI 3:6 not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
This verse implies Satan was a novice cherubim when he had pride and was condemned.
Hath God Said
Did God Ever Say The Cherub in Eze 28 was given a kingdom in Gen 1?
Answer = No
Did God Ever Say in the Bible that a Cherub that Covers something is in charge of something or given a kingdom?
Answer = No
Did God Ever Say Lucifer was Over the Mountain of God?
Answer = No
Did God Ever Say There were clouds or stars in Gen 1:1?
Answer = No
Implication
The belief that Lucifer had his own separate kingdom in Gen 1 is a private interpretation and not biblically backed up.
2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.