Benoni- No, God does not control evil. He only gives "authority" to satan or keeps it from him to do things in this world or to us. But, Brother Mike is right, its God who declares Satan is the god of this world. But, God gave man dominion over the Earth, which allowed man the choice who to have authority over them and the earth. They chose Satan over God. God has "prophecied" how all things will go, for He is "All Knowing", where Satan is not. Even so, God needs someone on earth to belong to and follow Him as well, to gain authority to act in our lives or for us too. Since man acted upon Satan's beliefs to bring sin and death into this world, we must now also, act upon God's Word and seek Him to give Him authority to act in our lives or for us. Right now, God is limited how far He can act upon this Earth or in our lives. We are not God's "puppets" and He is not a "puppeteer". This is why, it isn't until Jesus Christ returns bodily to the Earth, where He carries the title of "King of Kings and Lord of Lords" on His thigh, to set up His Millenial Reign, here on earth, that they will have full control over all things again. Until then, they are not Kings or Lords over this Earth. God is "Creator" of all things, but as of yet, not "King or Lord" of it until that Prophecy is fulfilled. 2nd- Lucifer and satan are one in the same. Why? Early Church Leaders show how the Ezek. and Isa. descriptions of Lucifer, show how he turned against God, to try and dethrone Him and take over control. As a result, the two factions faught and lucifer lost with his hordes and they left God's Domain- (3rd Heaven). (Jude 6). So, they explain because of the sin of pride, Lucifer became Satan, because even still today, Satan/Lucifer intends to dethrone God somehow. This is clearly prophecied once Satan possesses the anti-christ in the Trib Period, to eventually sit upon the Throne in the Jerusalem Temple, claiming himself god. If pay close attention to the old Heb. words used and thier definition you'd find it describes Lucifer's pride perfectly. Why? 7853- Satam- adversary, adversaries, opposers to God. 7854- Satan- a spirit being who opposes God. now, what does this describe? A certain fallen Angel who wanted to be like the most High"? YUP. And old ancient texts prove, by definition, these words also included- "Lucifer, the Devil, Satan, fallen Angels, fallen ones, principalities of Darkness," etc. Question that? Go look in the old original Jewish Encyclopedia of the Bible called- "Judaica" and you'll find the same definitions. to top it off, go get old Concordances that date back to the 1930s-40s and you'll see more of the old original Hebrew words used and thier definitions being the same as I covered. I've got copies of Concordances that go back that far, as well as for my 1950s KJV Bible and others still. The newer ones nor the ones on the internet give old original Hebrew words and definitions. They only give later changed words and thier definitions. Going by the newer ones or those found on the internet are only good, so far as they speak truth, compared to ancient original words and thier meanings. Past that, they are worthless. Num. 14:21- "and the earth SHALL BE filled..." (Yes, "shall be" which means- some day it will be filled). I Chron. 29:11- All is his- (God's). Yes, but only by Creation standards, not by "Ownership" standards. Otherwise, God would not declare Himself, that Satan is the god of this world and prince of the air. Ps. 2:71- Yes as an "inheritance", again, something to be gained in the future, but not existing right now. Plus, you need to study Hebrew more. Why? there are two ancient Hebrew languages, of which one was written and developed before the captivity of Jews by the Egyptians, then a newly restored Hebrew language rebuilt after the Exodus. Each have slight changes between them. Ps. 24:1- "The Earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof." Yes, by Creation Standards, but again, not by "ownership" standards as yet. Ps. 46:10- Again with the- "I will be", "I will be"- (future tense). Ps. 47:2- "great King over all the earth." Again, by "Creation" standards, not "ownership" standards. Your wrong. the Devil does "own" parts of the Earth, or he could not have offered the Earthly Kingdoms to Christ to Lord over, if Jesus would bow to him/Satan during christ's temptation. You need some lessons in understanding God's word my friend, because you are not capturing God's Truth. Your missing it. "whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, from generation to generation- "inheritance" again. Sovereign- yes, by "Creative standards not by ownership. You need to remember, god gave "dominion" to man over the earth. And God had dominion over man and the earth as long as man stayed listening to and following God. But, that all changed, once man fell to satan's deceptions, listened to him and followed his teachings instead. Thats why some are wrong in believing Christ won the war against satan also, by overcoming death by sin thru his sacrifice and ressurrection. but, He did not. Why? But, people forget, a war is not over, till all battles are won and war is finished. But we still battle Satan today, and souls are still being lost from God, over to Satan. And God declares, those who are not of Him, are of the Devil/Satan. So, the majority of the world's population are still to Satan, with the war going on still for those lost souls. so too, God may have some authority over us and this world by virtue of being its Creator, but can only interact with this world by virtue of our seeking His authority to do so. Otherwise, theres no need to pray, since He declares He knows our needs even before asking Him for them. As saved and reborn christians, we've already, thru Salvation been adopted by God, therefore automatically He has authority to act within our lives, etc. Remember also, it was declared in the Gospels, how some places Jesus went, few if any miracles were done by Him, because of people's lack of belief. So don't tell me God has full authority as Lord or King over the Earth as yet. But, as He states clearly, in the future He will. God Bless!!