Angels in Christianity
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Angels in Christianity

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What is the primary purpose of the invisible powers present in our world?

  • To assume the role of the ruler of the universe
  • To deceive, divert, and hinder the plan of God (correct)
  • To dwell in heaven for eternity
  • To aid in the plan of God
  • What is the meaning of Satan's name?

  • Angel of God
  • Ruler of the universe
  • Adversary (correct)
  • God of this world
  • What is the limitation of Satan's power?

  • He is not knowledgeable
  • He is not omniscient
  • He is not omnipotent (correct)
  • He is not holy
  • What is Satan's role in the world, according to Paul?

    <p>Ruler of the darkness of this world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Satan's deception on the minds of men?

    <p>They are blinded to the light of the glorious gospel of Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of Lucifer's rebellion against God?

    <p>He was banished from approaching God's throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate dwelling place of Satan and his angels?

    <p>Hell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Paul, what do we wrestle against in the spiritual realm?

    <p>Principalities, powers, and spiritual wickedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Satan's strategy to deceive humanity?

    <p>To make evil appear as good and good appear as evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of Satan's power?

    <p>He is knowledgeable but not omniscient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan was cast out into heaven after his rebellion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan's wisdom and genius became holiness and righteousness after his fall.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lucifer's rebellion resulted in his promotion to a higher position.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan is the ruler of the light of the world.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan is omniscient and knows everything.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hell was created for the __________ and his angels.

    <p>devil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Bible verses with their descriptions:

    <p>Luke 10:18 = Jesus saw Satan fall from heaven Ephesians 6:12 = We wrestle against spiritual wickedness II Corinthians 4:4 = Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers Matthew 25:41 = Hell was created for the devil and his angels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lucifer's name was changed to __________, meaning 'adversary'.

    <p>Satan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan eventually assumed the role described by Paul as ruler 'of the __________ of this world'.

    <p>darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having formerly dwelled in __________ and righteousness, Satan has knowledge of both good and evil.

    <p>holiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan is the __________ of all imposters and counterfeiters.

    <p>most notorious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    And he [Jesus] said unto them, I beheld Satan as __________ fall from heaven

    <p>lightning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consequently, the rebels moved to a new __________

    <p>residence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He was cast out into the __________, and his angels with him

    <p>earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against __________, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world

    <p>principalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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 __________, should shine unto them

    <p>God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    A. God's Angels Created to Worship and Serve

    • God's angels were created to worship and serve Him
    • The Bible implies that angels existed before the creation of man
    • Angels were created to praise and worship God (Psalm 148:2, 5, 6; Nehemiah 9:6)
    • In heaven, angels offer their praise and worship to God (Revelation 5:11-12)
    • Angels were also created to serve, and their servitude has never changed
    • Although man was given a nature lower than that of angels, man's position is subject to be elevated above theirs (Hebrews 1:14)

    B. To Aid, Protect, and Proclaim God's Messages on Earth

    • Angels were commissioned by God to perform special assignments on earth
    • They were directed to administer aid in a crisis, provide protection from danger, or bear God's own message (Psalm 34:7; 91:11; Hebrews 1:14)
    • Angels have assumed many different forms and manifestations in fulfilling God's divine plan for the destinies of men and nations
    • They have altered the course of busy political arenas of the world and protected countless saints from dangers

    C. Lucifer, Son of Morning

    • Lucifer, the most exalted of all the angels, occupied a place of prominence, second only to God Himself
    • He was vested with every grace and anointed as the guardian of God's glory
    • Lucifer coveted the blessings and allowed pride to corrupt his heart, leading to his downfall

    D. War in Heaven

    • Lucifer's rebellion resulted in banishment and the pronouncement of divine judgment
    • A third of heaven's angels may have joined Lucifer's ill-fated revolt against God (Revelation 12:7-9)
    • Lucifer's rebellion cost him his position and banished him from approaching God's throne
    • Hell was created for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41)

    E. Satan: God of This World

    • Lucifer's name was changed to "Satan," meaning "adversary"
    • His fallen angels were transformed into demons
    • Satan is the most notorious of all imposters and counterfeiters
    • He cleverly makes evil appear as good and good appear as evil
    • Satan is powerful, but not omnipotent, and knowledgeable, but not omniscient
    • He is the ruler of the darkness of this world, and his role is to deceive and divert the minds of men from God (Ephesians 6:12; II Corinthians 4:4)### Creation of Angels
    • Angels were created by God to worship and serve Him
    • Before the creation of man, angels were with God (Job 38:4, 7)
    • Angels are the first and highest order of created beings (Psalm 148:2, 5, 6)
    • God planned for angels to worship and praise Him (Nehemiah 9:6)

    Roles of Angels

    • Angels were created to serve and minister to believers (Hebrews 1:14)
    • They aid, protect, and proclaim God's messages on earth (Psalm 34:7; 91:11; Hebrews 1:14)
    • Angels have assumed many different forms and manifestations in fulfilling God's divine plan for the destinies of men and nations
    • They have altered the course of busy political arenas of the world and protected countless saints from dangers

    Lucifer and the Fall

    • Lucifer, the most exalted of all the angels, occupied a place of prominence, second only to God Himself
    • Lucifer was created holy and perfect in his ways, but he coveted God's blessings and allowed pride to corrupt his heart
    • Lucifer's rebellion resulted in banishment and the pronouncement of divine judgment (Ezekiel 28:15)
    • A third of heaven's angels may have joined Lucifer's ill-fated revolt against God (Revelation 12:7-9)

    Satan: God of This World

    • Lucifer's name was changed to "Satan," meaning "adversary" (Luke 10:18)
    • Satan's majesty was perverted, and his wisdom and genius became craftiness and deceit
    • Satan eventually assumed the role described by Paul as ruler "of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12)
    • Satan is the most notorious of all imposters and counterfeiters, making evil appear as good and good appear as evil### Creation of Angels
    • Angels were created to worship and serve God (Nehemiah 9:6; Daniel 7:10)
    • Before the creation of man, angels were with God (Job 38:4, 7)
    • Angels were the first and highest order of created beings (Psalm 148:2, 5, 6)
    • God planned for angels to worship and praise Him (Revelation 5:11-12)

    Purpose of Angels

    • Angels were created to serve (Revelation 5:11-12)
    • They aid, protect, and proclaim God's messages on earth (Psalm 34:7; 91:11; Hebrews 1:14)
    • Angels are ministering spirits sent to minister for the heirs of salvation (Hebrews 1:14)

    Lucifer, Son of Morning

    • Lucifer was a holy angel, the most exalted of all the angels, occupying a place of prominence, second only to God Himself (Ezekiel 28:13-19)
    • Lucifer was vested with every grace and anointed as the guardian of God's glory (Ezekiel 28:13-19)
    • He was free to act as he wished, but coveted God's blessings and allowed pride to corrupt his heart (Ezekiel 28:15)

    War in Heaven

    • Lucifer's rebellion cost his position and banished him from approaching God's throne (Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:12-19)
    • A third of heaven's angels may have joined Lucifer's ill-fated revolt against God (Revelation 12:7-9)
    • The rebels were cast out of heaven and into the earth (Revelation 12:9)

    Satan: God of This World

    • Lucifer's name was changed to "Satan," meaning "adversary" (Luke 10:18; Ephesians 6:12)
    • Satan's majesty was perverted, and his wisdom and genius became craftiness and deceit (Ephesians 6:12)
    • Satan is the ruler of the darkness of this world, deceiving the minds of men and diverting their attention from God (II Corinthians 4:4)
    • Satan is powerful, but not omnipotent, and has knowledge of both good and evil (Ephesians 6:12)

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