4/13/2023 0 Comments World of demons and human![]() Power of AngelsĪngels display awesome power yet God limits the exercise of this power of both good and evil angels (Job 1-2). The Bible does not mention Jesus taking on the nature of the angels and offering any kind of redemption for fallen angels. To pay the price of man’s sin, Jesus took on the nature of man and saved his brethren as a kinsman redeemer (Hebrews 2:14-17). According to the Bible, Jesus’ death only atones for the sins of mankind. Once they were put to the test, their decision was marked as permanent. The angels had the opportunity to choose whether to remain loyal to the Lord or follow in Satan’s rebellion. One third belong to Satan’s camp (Revelation 12). Spiritual ConditionĪngels are classified as either elect (Mark 8:38, 1 Timothy 5:21) or evil and unclean (Luke 8:2). We can also assume that like humans, each angel is unique and no two look alike. From the evidence we may conclude that angels are masculine in nature. However, scripture uses masculine pronouns for angels and when they appear, they appear as men (Luke 24:4, Genesis 18 and 19). From the beginning a designated number were created and that number does not increase. The evidence from scripture indicates that there are no sex differences among angels and they therefore do not procreate (Matthew 22:28-30). When they are visible they appear in many different and sometimes strange forms. Scripture appears to indicate they have a body structure of some sort that is unknown to man. However, they have spatial limitations and are not omnipresent. They are not limited by the physical laws that constrain humans. In Hebrews 1:14 they are called ministering spirits and in Luke 8:2, demons are called unclean spirits. ![]() Since angels possess intellect, emotion, and a will, they are personal beings and like humans, can engage in a relationship with God.Īngels are spirit beings. Moreover, we know that angels can choose to disobey the will of God as seen in the activities of Satan and the fallen angels (Matthew 25:41, 1 Timothy 4:1, Eph 2:1-2.). God appeals to their wills when he commands them to worship His Son (Hebrews 1:6). The third aspect of personhood shared by angels is the will. In Isaiah 6:3 they convey awe and humility as they worship the Lord on His throne. They expressed joy at creation (Job 38:7) and at the salvation of those who repent and turn to Christ (Luke 15:10). The capacities to feel emotion is another aspect of personhood angels possess. An example is seen in Matthew 24:36 in which Jesus affirms they do not know the date of His second coming. Although they possess greater intelligence than mortal human beings, their acumen, however, is still limited. In addition, they are capable of carrying out God’s commands. Angels also have the ability to communicate with humans (Matthew 28:5). As such we can conclude they have the ability to learn. Passages such as 1 Peter 1:12 describe angels as seeking to learn the mysteries of our salvation. The Nature of AngelsĪngels are personal beings because they have intellect, emotion, and will. Before Satan’s rebellion, they enjoyed being in the presence of God and were free from the effects of sin (Matthew 18:10). Furthermore, according to Genesis 1:31 God declared His creation to be good. Colossians 1:16-17 asserts that Jesus created all things including the angels. Some cult groups teach that Jesus is an angel but Hebrews 1 states that He is clearly a superior being to the angels. Creation of AngelsĪngels are part of God’s creation. This article will present the Biblical teaching on angels and dispel truth from myth. Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding these servants of God that have been further perpetuated in several Hollywood movies. Paul writes in Ephesians 6:12, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Paul reminds us that we need to be well aware of the forces seen and unseen that war against us each day.Īngels are fascinating creatures who have peaked our curiosity for ages. ![]() The Bible identifies these beings as angels. Powerful beings invisible to our eyes inhabit our universe and have played an important role in the history of human civilization.
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