Those controlled by Satan immediately recognized Jesus as the Son of God (see Mark 1:24). This answered the question asked by the disciples of Jesus when he calmed the storm (Matthew 8:27). In other places, the true nature and identity of Jesus are acknowledged by the Father (3:17; 17:5), Satan (4:3, 6), people (14:33; 16:16; 27:54), and Christ himself (11:27; 24:36; 28:19).
the appointed time: This phrase points to the final judgment. At that time, God will condemn forever all who oppose him (see Jude 1:6; Revelation 20:10).