Angelology: Holy Angels, Satan, & Demons

Matthew 8:28–34 ESV

28 And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. 29 And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?” 30 Now a herd of many pigs was feeding at some distance from them. 31 And the demons begged him, saying, “If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of pigs.” 32 And he said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the pigs, and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the waters. 33 The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, especially what had happened to the demon-possessed men. 34 And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.

October 23, 2020

Holy Angels

Cautions Regarding Our Relationship to Angels.

Beware of Receiving False Doctrine from Angels: (2 Cor. 11:14)

Do not worship Angels, Pray to Them, or seek them: (Col. 2:18; Rev. 19:10; 1 Tim. 2:5)

The use of “Angel” to refer to Holy Angels is scattered throughout the Old testament:

The Historical Books: 7 times in Genesis, 1 Kings, & 2 Chronicles

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Holy Angel’s Reality

Personhood

Angels possess the three identifiable traits of personhood: Intellect, emotions, and will.

Angels are wise beings (2 Samuel 14:20) who can converse (Matt. 28:5, sing (Job 38:7) and worship (Heb. 1:6)

Angels have the capacity for emotion. Angels are joyful over the repentance of sinners (Luke 15:10). They fear God in worship with awe, and wonder, and respect (Heb. 1:6)

Angels posses a will with which they choose to worship God (Heb. 1:6; Rev. 5:11). They also have a strong desire to understand things related to salvation (1 Peter 1:10-12)

Personal Qualities

Angels are beings created by God. (Ps. 148:2-5; Col. 1:16)

Angels are spirit beings (Heb. 1:14)

By Christ’s definition, a spirit is immaterial, one without flesh and bones (Luke 24:39)

Holy Angels are elect angels (1 Tim. 5:21)

Angels are mobile to the extent that they are able to travel from heaven to earth and back to heaven again (Gen. 28:12; Jn. 1:51)

Angels are without gender (Matt. 22:30; Mark 12:25; Luke 20:35-36). They cannot reproduce after their own kind.

Angels are ageless

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Holy Angel’s Characters

17 Appellations relate to God’s messengers:

Angel

Archangel

Chariots (Ps. 68:17)

Cherubim (Gen. 3:24; Ezk. 28:11-16);

Elohim (Ps. 8:5)

Gabriel (Dan. 8) (means mighty one of God)

Holy ones.

Host(s)

Living creatures

Men

Michael

Ministering spirit

Morning stars

Prince(s)

Seraphim

Sons of God

Watchers

Holy Angels History

Creation

God created Angels (Ps. 148:2-5; Job 38:7; Col. 1:16)

Old Testament (2025-480BC)

Gen. 18:1-19:22

Gen. 28:1-17

Gen. 32:1-2

1 Kings 19:5

Isa. 6:1-4

Dan. 8:13-27

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New Testament (5- AD 95)

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End Times

Christ will come from heaven to earth with his angels in order to conquer the world and set up his 1000-year kingdom on earth.

Holy Angel’s Population

1 Kings 22:19; 2 Chr. 18:18

2 Kings 19:35

Daniel 7:10

Matthew 26:53

Luke 2:13

Heb. 12:22

Rev. 5:11

Holy Angels’ Residence

“THIRD HEAVEN” (Paradise; Highest heaven; The heaven of heavens)

“SECOND HEAVEN” (Where Sun, Moon, and Stars reside)

“FIRST HEAVEN” (Atmosphere)

Holy Angels reside in the “third heaven” except when they depart on a temporary assignment to serve God elsewhere. All angel engage in worship (Heb. 1:6)

Job 38:4–7 ESV

4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. 5 Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? 6 On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, 7 when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

Holy Angels’ Organisation

Angels are organized into a powerful heavenly hierarchy to carry out their work. (Words such as “angels”, “authorities”,

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Holy Angels’ Power

Gen. 19:1-26

2 Sam. 24:10-17

Matt. 28:2; Mark 16:3-4

Acts 12:20-23

2 Thess. 1:7

2 Pet. 2:11

To summarize, angels are stronger than humans but NOT OMNIPOTENT LIKE GOD

Angels are greater than humans in knowledge but NOT OMNISCIENT

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Holy Angels’ Ministries

God

God’s instrument of Judgement

Christ

Christian

Heb. 1:14

Ps. 34:7

1 Tim. 5:21

The Church

Unbelievers

The Nations

Holy Angels’ Destiny

What is the final destiny of the Holy Angels?

New heaven and new earth

Question for next class

If God is so good, why did He create Satan?

Does Satan have the power to know our thoughts?

Can Christian be demon possessed?

Satan

Demons