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MODULE 1. ANGELOLOGY: DOCTRINE OF ANGELS, SATAN, AND DEMONS . DEFINITION OF ANGELS (page 299). There are a number of different words used in scripture to define angelic beings Angel -which means “messenger”
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MODULE 1 ANGELOLOGY: DOCTRINE OF ANGELS, SATAN, AND DEMONS
DEFINITION OF ANGELS (page 299) • There are a number of different words used in scripture to define angelic beings • Angel-which means “messenger” • Sons of God -Angels are called “sons of God” in that their in their unfallen estate they are God’s sons by His creation • Holy Ones -they are “set apart” by God and for God as attendants to His holiness • Hosts -which can be understood to denote the armies of heaven • Complete #1 and # 2 in Module #1
EXISTENCE OF ANGELS (page 299) • The existence of angels is uniformly presented in Scripture • Critical to the belief in angels is the relationship of angels to Christ. • The existence of angels is tied to the reliability of testimony of Christ
Nature and Attributes of Angels (page 300) • Angels are spirit beings and they may reveal themselves to mankind in the form of human bodies. • Angels are created beings because the Lord created them by His word • Angels were created simultaneously and innumerable in number. They are not continuously being created • Angels are a higher order than man and are not subject to man’s limitations.
CLASSIFICATION OF ANGELS (pages 300-301) • Angels who are governmental rulers- • Rulers-those who are first or high in rank • Powers-those who invested in authority • World Forces of Darkness -power and authority over the world • Spiritual Forces of Wickedness -wicked spirits expressed in their character and nature
CLASSIFICATION OF ANGELS • Angels who are highest rank • Archangel and Michael may be the only one. His mission is to be the protector of Israel. • Chief Princes –high ranking angels • Ruling Angels • Angels who are Prominent Individuals • Michael, Gabriel, and Lucifer
CLASSIFICATION OF ANGELS (pages 300-301) • Angels who are divine attendants • Cherubim- protectors and proclaimers of God’s glorious presence, His sovereignty, and His holiness • Seraphim-They praise and proclaim the perfect holiness of God • Answer Module #1 Question # 3
MINISTRY OF ANGELS (page 302) • Ministry to God • Defend his Holiness • Attend to his throne • Ministry to Christ • Predict His Birth • Protect Him in infancy • Ministered to Him after temptation • Announce His resurrection • Attend His second coming
MINISTRY OF ANGELS (page 303) • Ministry to Believer • Physical protection • Physical provision • Direction • Assistance in Answers to prayer • Carry believers home • Complete Module #1 Questions #4- # 6
DOCTRINE OF SATAN: Existence (page 304) • References to Satan in Scripture • Gen. 3 –the serpent • Job 2:1- • 1Chronicles 21:1 –Satan led David to take the census • Isaiah 14:12-14 (Five I WILL statements) • Every New Testament writer writes about him • Complete Module #1 Questions #7-#8
PERSONALITY OF SATAN (page304-305) • Satan has the following: • Intellect in that he plans, schemes and is crafty • Emotions (anger) • A will • Speaks • Plans • Accuses • Deceives • All these elements demonstrate that Satan is a person
ORIGIN AND NATURE OF SATAN (page 305-306) • Original State • Ezek. 28_12-15 describes Satan prior to his fall: He had an exalted position; called the “anointed…covering cherub” ; Star of the morning • Satan’s Fall • Ez. 28 and Is. 14 • Pride • Satan’s Moral Responsibility • He is morally responsible and accountable
ORIGIN AND NATURE OF SATAN (page 306) • Judgment of Satan • Fell from exalted position • Defeat was pronounced in Eden • Rendered powerless through the cross • Will be cast out of heaven during the tribulation • Will be bound in the pit for 1000 years • Will be cast into the lake of fire • Complete Module # 1 Question # 10
DOCTRINE OF DEMONS (page 306-307) • Theories • Spirits of deceased evil people - Early Christian writers believed this but proven wrong scripture • Spirit s of a pre-Adamic race -Based on the “gap theory” /Gen 1:1-Gen. 1:2 • Offspring of Angels and women –Nephilim / Gen. 6:4 • Fallen but unconfined Angels –Lucifer lead with him a host of lower ranking angels (Matt. 12: 24, Matt. 25: 41, 2 Pet. 2: 4, Rev. 9: 3-11) • Complete Module #1 Question # 11
CHARACTERISTICS OF DEMONS (page 308) • Demons are • Spirit beings • Intelligent but not omniscient • Localized by omnipresent • Powerful but not omnipotent • Complete Module #1 Question #12
ACTIVITY OF DEMONS ( page 308-309) • Demons do the following: • Inflict disease • Influence the mind • Deceive people • Deceive nations • Complete Module #1 Question # 13
DEMON POSSESSION (page 309) • Charles Ryrie defines demon possession as “A demon residing in a person, exerting direct control and influence over that person, with certain derangement of mind and/or body. Demon possession is to be distinguished from demon influence or demon activity in relation to a person . The work of the demon in the latter is from the outside; in demon possession it is from within. By this definition a Christian cannot be possessed by a demon since he is indwelt by the Holy Spirit. However, a believer can be the target of demonic activity to such an extent that he may give the appearance of demon possession.” • Complete Module #1 Questions # 14 and # 15
JUDGEMENT OF DEMONS ( page 310) • Through the cross the power of demons has been conquered • At the return of Christ the demons will be cast into the lake of fire.