Is the Devil Controlling the World? Understanding Ephesians 2:2 | Difficult Passages #9
Sean McDowell
apologetics
March 8, 2026
In this video, Dr. Clint Arnold, one of the leading scholars on Ephesians and Colossians, is here to unpack this fascinating passage. He'll discuss how some interpreters understand “air” as a metaphor for culture or ideology, while others see it as referring to a real, invisible spiritual realm where demonic powers operate.
READ: Power of Darkness: Principalities and Powers in Paul's Letters, by Clint Arnold (https://amzn.to/4pSeIbr)
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EphesiansEphesians 2Ephesians 2:2
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