THE ANGELIC CONFLICT

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1 A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE ANGELIC CONFLICT By Pastor-teacher David Pearson Developed by Christal L. Pearson Study Guide to be used with On-Line Audio Classes and the Study Note Book. Before each study session take time to use 1 John 1:9 and with faith, pray asking for guidance and wisdom. James 1:5-8 Student Name Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page1

2 UNIT ONE - From the Beginning Pages 2-29 Study Note Book Unit Memory Verse - Ephesians 6:11 (NASB) Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Write the memory verse; 1. Page 2 - Understanding the memory verse Ephesians 6:11; write out the definitions of each section of the verse using the description on page 2 of your Study Note Book. Put On is a command to help us in what way concerning our Spiritual battle? you stand Firm Schemes Unit Scriptural Readings Genesis 3:24; 19:1-3, 10-16; Job1:6-12 Isaiah 6:1-7; Ezekiel 1: 4-14, Daniel 10:12-13; Luke 1: :8-15;Revelation 4:5-11; 12:7-9, 20:1-3; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 5:12, 6:10-18; Read all these scriptures and write down three things that you learned pertaining to The Angelic Conflict. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page2

3 Page 3 2. According to Ephesians 6:12 what is our real struggle in life? Principalities means ranks of demons. 3. Using page 3, in your Study Note Book - Titled Christians Today Make Three Major Mistakes: write the three mistakes that Christians make today concerning The Angelic Conflict. (shorten answers to your own words) 4. Read Ephesians 6: Corinthians 10:3-5 - James 3:15 Romans 12:12 and Ephesians 2:3 After reading all the above scriptures would you agree that concerning the Angelic Conflict the real battle is our minds?. Explain what a spiritual strong hold is and what can tear this stronghold down. Page 4 Study Note Book 5. Write the definition of Angelic Conflict. (In your own words) Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page3

4 ANGELOLOGY: The Doctrine of Angels (Page 5 29) Study Note Book THERE WILL BE 10 POINTS. The insert on page 7 has been added but is not included in the 10 points. Note: In the Bible Angels are referred to as either Elect or Fallen. Also they are always referred to as male. (Page 98 Work Notebook) Page 5 1. What is Angelology? 2. What are angels? 3. In your own words, using page 5 (Study Note Book) write the definition and purpose of the good or Elect Angels. 4. Definition of the Fallen Angels? (Demons) 5. What are several aspects of the word messenger? 6. Should we ever attempt to contact an angel? Read Deuteronomy 18:10-12 & 2 Corinthians 11: Considering these Scriptures what does the Bible name it when someone tries to contact angels and the unknown? 8. How can Satan and his fallen angels appear to us? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page4

5 THE 10 POINTS OF ANGELOLOGEY WILL BEGIN BELOW. 1. THE EXISTENCE OF ANGELS 9. Read pages 6 (Study Note Book) write some of the FALSE opinions that people have about what angels are and what they can do. Page 7 is an insert but not included in the 10 points of Angelology. 10. Page 8 Read all of REMEMBER THESE FACTS: Read 1 John 3:8 and write the last fact of the Study Note Book on page 8 and thank God for His plan. With the Bible as our Guide - page 8 Study Note Book 11. In how many Bible books are angels mentioned? 12. How many times are Angels mentioned in the Bible? Old Test. New Test. Total times. 13. Who taught about them? Matthew 18:10 & 26:53? 14. What is the only way to learn about angels? Is it from any experiences, reported experiences of speculations? Explain your answers. Remember to keep up with your on-line Audio lessons! Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page5

6 2. THE VAST NUMBERS OF ANGELS Read all the scriptures on page 9 as well as the Study Note Book. 15. How many Angels could there be? 16. What does myriad mean? 17. What does Host mean? THE PICTURE THEN THAT IS SEEN IN THESE SCRIPTURES IS THAT ONE CANNOT COUNT THEM THE PICTURE THEN THAT IS SEEN IN THANGELS ARE CREATED BEINGS ALL! 18. What are the angels? Read page 10 and all of the scripture listed on page What are they not? 20. What are the three important facts? 21. What is the conclusion on the bottom of this page? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page6

7 3. ANGELS ARE CREATED BEINGS Page 10 Study Note Book 22. Was it through a direct act of God that the angels were created? Explain your answer. 23. Were they all created at one time? 24. You have probably heard a lot about angels and what they are. Name some of the things you have heard about angels before this study. Are these views about angels true or false? 25. When were the Angels created? 4. THE TIME OF THEIR CREATION Page 11 (Study Note Book) 26. Using the chart in what order does all of God s creation take place? Using the chart on page 11 what is the end for evil? 5. THEIR CREATOR WAS JESUS CHRIST Page 12, Study Note Book 27. Read John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16 who created angels? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page7

8 6. THEIR ORIGINAL STATE 28. What were the angels original state considering these scriptures Mark 8:38 & Psalm 89:5, 7 Read page 13 Study Note Book, looking up all the scripture. 29. Name the two categories that angels are in: 30. Name the two categories that mankind is in: 31. Considering the facts on page 13 and the top of page 14, combined with the Scriptures, why are angels and mankind in these two categories? 7. THEY ARE IMMATERIAL (OR SPIRIT) BEINGS IN CONTRAST TO PHYSICAL Page 14 Study Note Book 32. Read Genesis 18:2-3 in this verse how did the angels appear? 33. What is this called? 34. Hebrews 1:14 what are they described as? Are they always seen? Kings 6:17 were these angels invisible? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page8

9 Bottom of page 14 & Page 15 Read the scriptures and write how and where the angels appeared. 36. Matthew 28: Mark 16:5 38. Luke 24:4 39. Acts 1: Revelation 9: Revelation 9: Revelation 14: Revelation 18: Matthew 16:27 & 25: Thessalonians 1:7 46. Jude Hebrews 13:2 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page9

10 48. (Page 15) Genesis 19:1, 5 8. They are mighty in power, are stronger than man, and operate under different rules and Laws than mankind. Page 15 Study Note Book Pages FILL IN THE BLANKS The scripture 2 Thess. 1: 7 refers to the Second Coming of Christ (a very unpleasant time for the unbelievers) 49. The mighty angles in flaming fire who will be revealed with Jesus Christ will bring and to believers. Page 16 Study Note Book 50. Read Acts 5:19 and 12:1-11 Angels In both cases were able to the gates of the prison for the Apostles who had been arrested for teaching about Jesus. Who were these Apostles? 51. Read Gen.19:12-13 and the angelic guests had completed their search in Sodom and Gomorrah and were about to bring down the judgment of God on the city. In verse 13 the angels said will destroy this place, because the outcry against them has grown great before the face of the Lord, and the LORD has sent us to it. 52. Read Rev. 7:1-3 and 16:1-12 the angels in these Scriptures are carrying out the of the Lord during the Tribulation. 53. Psalm 103:20 Bless the Lord, you His angels, Mighty in, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word! 54. Page 16 - The holy angels are to God. 55. Acts 12:10 they can appear and right before our eyes Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page10

11 56. Daniel 9:20-23 Angels can travel vast distances with a beyond anything we know! 57. Angels are mighty but not. Page Job 1:12 and 2:6 Satan is limited by. Notes on Daniel 10:5-6 and Daniel 10: from Nelson Study Bible. The certain man in v.5 is either an appearance of the preincarnate Christ or an angel. The description that follows suggests that this individual is Christ. v.6 The description of the man here is very much like Ezekiel s description of the glory of God. (Ez.1:4-28) and John s description of the triumphant, risen Christ. (Rev. 1:9-20) v The prince of the Kingdom of Persia cannot be a human ruler because the conflict referred to here is in the spiritual, heavenly realm. As the allusion to Michael makes this clear. The prince, therefore, must be understood as a satanic figure who was to supervise the affairs of Persia, inspiring its religious, social, and political structures to works of evil. The apostle Paul refers to principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this age, and spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places (Eph. 6:12) The man here says he was detained for 21 days, which equals the time of Daniel s mourning and Fill fasting, the (v.12,14) blank using Michael your Study seems NoteBook. to be one Page of the 17 most powerful angels. He is mentioned three times in the Old Testament, all in Daniel and twice in the New Testament. (See Jude 9 and Rev. 12:7 59. Angels have both spatial (place) and temporal (time) limitations. No angel including Satanis nor can they be more than one place at once. They are always in one place or. This means Satan is only one place at a. Angels are limited in knowledge. They are not omniscient; they cannot read anyone s. 60. Matthew 24:36 Angels are us. Page 18 Study Note Book Corinthians 4:9 Apostle Paul says that we are a spectacle to the world, both to and men. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page11

12 62. Ephesians 3:10 (NASB) so that the manifold of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. 63. Written on page 18 - Study Note Book: Note from Charles Ryrie: Angels gain knowledge through long observation of human Page 19 Study Note Book Peter 1:10-12 consider these verses and think about the fact that even angels are amazed at what a wonderful salvation God has enacted on our behalf. (Eph. 3:10) 65. Elect angels learn Bible. 66. Matthew 4:5-6 and Revelation 12:12 who else knows what the Bible teaches? Give some scripture that proves this. (Hint.. The Temptation of Christ) 67. After reading the last paragraph on page 19 what is your conclusion about your own spiritual warfare? Are you more motivated than ever to have a victory in your Spiritual life by studying the Bible diligently? Explain your answers. Most people wonder what angels really look like! (Pages in the Study Notebook) 9. Their appearance Note: There are two types of Angels mentioned in the Bible, Cherubim and Seraphim. Pg What three terms are angels usually associated with? (ways they are described) 1., 2., 3. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page12

13 69. At the end of page 20 what other term is used? 70. Since using the word stars here does not mean the physical stars we see in the night sky than what does stars seem to refer to as far as angels go? Note: their appearances seem to cause fear! Read Isaiah 6:2,6 71. What does the name Seraphim mean? Read Isaiah 14:12 (Lucifer is a Cherubim) 72. What is Lucifer referred to in this verse? Page Read the scripture mentioned. 73. Considering what you have learned so far, what is wrong with the pictures? CHERUBIM PAGE Do all angels have wings? Read Ezekiel 1:4-14, 10: 1-22, 2 Samuel 22:11, Psalm 18: 10, John 14:17, and 1 Cor. 6: What is one thing I learned from these verses? This would be a good time to go into prayer giving God all the praise, glory and honor considering His omnipotence. Take time to consider your great salvation and His glory that dwells in you as a believer. Page THE REAL CHERUBIM Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page13

14 76. If we could see the Cherubim what are the four most impressive animals that are seen? Which one is chief of over all? 78. What four or five words are used to describe the Cherubim? 79. On page 25 What do the Cherubim guard? 80. Page 27 What kind of Angel was Lucifer? 81. Name the three heavens: 10 Where the Angels live (Pages Study Note book) Read Luke 15:7-10. Who shows joy over one person who has received Eternal Life? 83. Page 28 Can the angels go to the third heaven? Do they have heaven as their primary dwelling place? Which heaven do the angels live? Pages Read Heb.2:9 & Heb. 4: Where did Jesus pass through? Where did He enter? 85. Pg. 29 Where does Satan desire to live? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page14

15 86. Write out the memory verse. Ephesians 6:11 UNIT ONE APPLICATION: Since you have learned what your memory verse means and you have learned the truth about what angels really are, list some ways that the Doctrine of The Angelic Conflict has become important to you? WRITE ANSWER HERE: UNIT TWO SATAN THE GREAT DECEIVER Pages Study Note Book REMEMBER TO CONTINUE ON LINE AUDIO CLASSES Unit Scripture Reading Isaiah 14:14 Matthew 4:8-9 Revelation 13:15 Unit memory Verse Revelation 12:9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Write the memory verse. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page15

16 THE SATANIC STORM AGAINST CHRISTIAN AMERICA PAGES 30-49A. (TO SHOW HOW SATAN INFLUENCES PEOPLE & NATIONS) Read all scripture on pg. 32 Consider what evil has come upon our nation, the United State4s of America. Take time to pray for your country. WARNED 48 YEARS AGO! 1. Page 33 What is the way that a person, their family & nation can prosper? 2. Page 35 What truth principle was well understood by the founding Fathers of America? 3. Pages what are the two options of thinking about all things? Remember there is no third option! It is either God-thinking or demonic thinking (Satanic thinking) Page 36 The word world is most often translated from the Greek word. Page READ ABOUT JOHN ADAMS 4. What kind of general principles did American Fathers follow to achieve their independence? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page16

17 5. According to John Adams, what member of God s Trinity carries on the whole Christian system? Fill in the blanks of the Study Notebook page Page 38 According to Romans 12:2 what has to be renewed? Page Where does sin begin? 8. What is the fundamental or core mental attitude sin? 9. What will govern the world someday? 10. How does Satan influence individuals and nations? 11. How does he deceive us? 12. What is this called when this happens? Page Read John 13:1-2 How was Satan influencing the thinking of Judas? 14. What does v.2 put into the heart of Judas mean? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page17

18 15. Read John 13:27 than Acts 5:3 Can Satan possess a believer? Why or why not? Did Satan actually enter Judas? Leadership of nations are influenced in their thinking and action by Satan and his demonic army. Satan, in his arrogance, wants to prove that he can run the world at least as well as God and perhaps better. God of course, influences the thinking of the world through the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and Spirit-filled believers who communicate Scripture. Note from Nelson Study Bible: Dan. 10:13 The prince of the Kingdom of Persia: cannot be a human ruler because the conflict referred to here is in the spiritual, heavenly realm, as the allusion to Michael makes it clear. The prince, therefore, must be understood as a satanic figure who was to supervise the affairs of Persia, inspiring its religious, social, and political structures to works of evil. The Apostle Paul refers to principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this age, and spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places (Eph.6:12) Michael seems to be one of the most powerful angels. Dan.10:20 Just as Persia was under the ultimate dominion of an evil spirit from Satan, so also was Greece. Page Study Note Book 16. Read the above note, Study Note Book and Daniel 10:13, these scriptures points to three Angelic influences towards these national leaderships. Two examples are from the demonic realm and was God using? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page18

19 AMERICA S HERITAGE pages (Study Note Book) Page What is part of Satan s strategy to influence the USA? If you are not from the USA, how has Satan s strategy influenced your nation? Page What did the American Founding Fathers believe was the Fundamental Document of our nation? Pages Name some of these Founding Fathers of America from your Study Note Book that believed in a nation that would be founded and ran on Christian principles. Page What is the goal of Satan? THE DAY OF DECEPTION (PAGES Study note Book) THE SATANIC COSMIC SYSTEM AND HIS STRATEGY OF RELIGION Read all scripture on page What is Satan most important objective concerning himself? 22. Is Satan limited in wisdom? Explain your answer. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page19

20 23. The early church writer named Tertullian said that the Devil is God s monkey. What does that mean? Page 54 Read 1Timothy 4: What are two or three reasons that a believer may choose to depart or fall away from his faith? 25. Write out 2 Corinthians 2:11 R.B. Thieme: Religion is part of the devil s strategy to counterfeit the plan of God. Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship with God through faith alone in Christ alone. THERE IS NOTHING THAT THE GREAT DECEIVER FEARS SO MUCH AS THAT WE SHALL BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH HIS DEVICES! THE MANY COUNTERFIETS OF THE GREAT DECEIVER OF MANKIND Pages Write the nine ways listed that Satan uses to deceive mankind. Make any notes that come to mind about these counterfeit schemes of Satan that you have encountered. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page20

21 THE KEY FOR TESTING THE SPIRITS IS THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTLY HANDELED! 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 Page COUNTERFEIT MINISTERS: Acts 13:6-10 Satan operates in the world of religion by: 27. Because Apostle Paul was full of the Holy Spirit how did he respond to a false teacher like the sorcerer Bar-Jesus? 28. What happened to the false teacher? 29. What happened spiritually to the Gentile ruler of Cyprus? Acts 20: What does Paul call the false teachers that might come into the church? 31. What does he say that the false teachers will do that might already be in the church? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page21

22 2 Cor.11: V.14 what does Satan (the Prince of Darkness) appear as? Give some examples. 2 Tim 2: How can we test what any man teaches about the Bible? Page COUNTERFEIT DOCTRINE: Ephesians 4: What can be done to help believers grow up in their faith so that they are not tricked by counterfeit doctrine? 35. Think about some of the false teaching that goes on in Christian Churches. List some of these lies that you may have heard or seen in different churches. 36. Have you seen examples of 2 Tim.4:3-4? Explain your answer. Page 57 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page22

23 3. COUNTERFEIT GOSPEL 37. According to Galatians 1:6-9 what is a false gospel? 38. Gospel (Message of Life) John 3:16 John 4:14 John 5:24 John 6:35 John 6:47 Acts 16:31 What is the one and only true Gospel, the Message of Life? 4. COUNTERFEIT SPIRITUALITY 40. What is legalism? 41. What is mysticism? Page 58 Study Work Book 5. COUNTERFEIT POWER AND MIRACLES Mat. 7: What is the fruit that the scripture talks about in these Scriptures? Mat. 7: What false actions do these ravenous wolves do? Are they encouraging Bible Study and teaching God s Words correctly? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page23

24 44. What is the only valid test we have to be able to stand firm against the tactics of the Devil? Peter 3:16-17 How does Peter describe these kind of ravenous wolves? 2 Thess. 2:8-10 describes the anti-christ in the Tribulation. 46. What does the Lord do with him in v.8? What does the word in v.10 Truth mean in this verse? Page COUNTERFEIT CONGREGATIONAL MEETING They may seem, look and even sound like they are a real Christian Church! Think about Satan s counterfeit works that you already have learned about. 47. What is the first thing you should do before participating in any church meetings? Page COUNTERFEIT RIGHTEOUSNESS Read the scriptures listed on page 59 Mat.19: What is Jesus teaching concerning salvation and the Law (salvation by good works or keeping the Law)? 9. COUNTERFEIT ECUMENICALISM (UNITY) The Ecumenical Movement is built on the wrong premise which misleads sincere Christians into a Counterfeit Unity. The Ecumenical Movement is an organizational union of counterfeit Christians. Having faith alone in Christ alone for Eternal Life is what makes you a Christian. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page24

25 49. Can you list any churches that even though they believe different Bible Doctrines on eternal life have come together for events, prayer and fellowship? Some you may have seen T.V. 10. COUNTERFEIT COMMUNION TABLE FILL IN THE BLANKS 50. Any church or group that denies salvation by faith alone in Christ alone or denies any other fundamental doctrines of Scripture is an assembly of. 51. To sit in their services and share in Communion, Mass, The Lord s Supper (or under any other name) is to share in the cup of Corinthians 6:17 (NASB) "Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE," says the Lord. "AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will welcome you. 53. Ephesians 5:11 (NASB) Do not in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; 54. Revelation 18:4-5 (NASB) 4 I heard another voice from heaven, saying, "Come out of her, my people, so that you will not in her sins and receive of her plagues; 5 for her sins have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. PAGE 62 SATAN S GOAL IS A ONE WORLD RELIGION PAGES Study Note Book- MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL SCRIPTURE! (Notice the picture of a Rabbi, the Pope & a Buddhist monk) Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page25

26 55. Read the scriptures listed below and name the truths of the Bible that we must hang onto so that we can avoid being swept into the Ecumenical movement. Explain your answers. Galatians 1:6-9 John 17:17 Psalm 119:104,128 Ephesians 5:11 1Timothy 1:4 Acts 20: Consider the fact that these false teachers were trying to draw away the disciples for their own selves. This concept would fit into pastors that are just interested in growing the church instead of building disciples with the truth of the doctrine. The church must be warned because people are so easily deceived. Page What is the Vatican s strategy for bringing the world under the dominion of the papacy? Page 64 Two Kinds of Unity Name the kinds of unity and what they are based on. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page26

27 After reading all recommended Scriptures for this page, write out the verbs on page 65 that describe how we are to expose false teachings so that we won t be disqualified for service or be identified with false teachers. Eph. 6:11 Write out the memory verses for unis one and two. Revelation 12:9 UNIT TWO APPLICATION: After learning how Satan is the great deceiver and about his goals dealing with the nations, (and religions) list some ways you can keep up dated about World News and how Satan is using religions as one of his satanic deceptions. Write at least three things you could pray for the world leaders especially your own nation and our leaders. WRITE ANSWER HERE: Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page27

28 UNIT THREE THE GREAT REBELLION HOW AND WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Page Study Note Book UNIT MEMORY VERSE Ezekiel 28:15 (NKJ) you were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, till iniquity was found in you. Write the memory verse. UNIT SCRIPTURE READING: Ezekiel 28:3-14 SATAN EXISTS Page Does the Bible reveal Satan as a created personal being? Explain your answer. 2. How many Books is he referred to in the entire Bible? 3. Did the Messiah teach about him? SOME BASIC FACTS 4. Even though God created everything perfect there was a rebellion among His creatures called angels. Who was the leader of this rebellion and the first angel to sin? Explain your answer. 5. Who followed him in sin bringing sin into the world? Study the charts on pages Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page28

29 6. List the order of Beginning to the End. REMINDER Page What is the definition of Angelic Conflict and Spiritual Warfare? (Review from Unit One.) GOD DID NOT CHOOSE TO MAKE THE ISSUE OF SATAN AND THE DEMONS A MAJOR PART OF HIS REVELATION CONSIDERING THEIR ORIGIN IS CONCERNED. 8. How does God choose to reveal the end of Satan and his demons? Revelation 21:1, 8 Page 71 Study Note Book All of the angels were already created at the starting point of the creation, of the earth and the universe. Genesis 1:1 tells us about the original creation of the universe. 9. In the distant past God created a host of angels. Did He create the host of angels before the earth was created? Explain your answer Job 38:4-7 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page29

30 10. Who are the sons of God? (Make notes of anything you have learned about this title) 11. We know that the angels were created before the universe, but do we know how long before? 12. Was all the creation of the earth and universe accomplished before Satan s great rebellion? 13. Did God create both angels and men with free will (volition)? How do we know this? 14. What is the Cosmos? RABBIT TRAIL Page John 1:1-2 Did Jesus Christ always exist eternally? was He always God? 16. Genesis 1:1 starts with and looks forward. John 1:1 starts with creation and looks into eternity past. page 74 THE KEY SCRIPTURES ON THE FALL OF SATAN Page ETERNITY PAST, PRE-HISTORY Pages Study Note Book Ezekiel 28:11-19 Taken with literal interpretation these scriptures would have to refer to an original creature that existed before the creation of the world as we know it today and is the one who initiated sin and rebellion against God. It only makes sense that God would reveal to us who and what the devil is and how did he begin. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page30

31 17. What are the subject matters of Ezekiel chapters 25-32? 18. Ezekiel chapters 25-32: Why are several nations that are surrounding Israel being judged? Page 74 REMEMBER TO STAY CAUGHT UP WITH YOUR ON-LINE AUDIO CLASSES 19. Who does Israel belong to?, in other words they are people. Page Ezekiel chapter 28 focuses on what city? 21. How old is the city of Tyre? 22. Name the two commanders and the dates they attacked the city of Tyre. 23. It took the arrival of naval fleet to breech the wall. Page 76 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page31

32 24. In your own words explain how Tyre s idea of success and failure compares to the worldly idea of success or failure of today. Considering your eternity how could you be spiritually successful? 25. James 1:5-8 and 1 Corinthians 3:5-15 Explain how earning rewards or lose them would tie in with the idea from answer to #23 (above) Take time to pray asking for wisdom and guidance on your winning God the Father s approval and your Eternal Rewards. Ezekiel 28:12 KEY THOUGHT: the things said of the King of Tyre could never be said about any human being. The King of Tyre could only be Satan himself. God tells us about the most fantastic creature He ever created and yet how through arrogance (pride) this angel brought devastating effects of rebellion that are still felt throughout God s creation. Page What is the most important goal for all people in the entire universe? Pages 76 & 77 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page32

33 27. In your own words explain why following the will of God and trusting Him should be the most important goal in your life? SATAN AS THE KING OF TYRE Page Study Note Book Page What is the one thing we can learn to do which will always result in obedience of God? Isaiah 14:14 & Genesis 3:4-5 Ezekiel 28:2 29. What is the lie that Satan has convinced himself and others to believe? Page Read all the self-acts: We all have thought some of these at one time or another, right? 30. Where does this spirit of rebellion come from? 31. Who was the spiritual power behind the human ruler of Tyre? (Ithobaal 2) 32. Ephesians 2:2 who is deceiving us to believe that self deserves to be first? 33. Where was the throne of Satan probably located at the time of Ithobaal? 34. Who are the only two persons specifically recorded in Scripture that were Satan-possessed? Page Ezekiel 28:12 what is a lament? What is God expressing with this particular lament? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page33

34 36. In your own words explain why Ithobaal did not receive God s best for his life? 37. Why can t God overlook sin and rebellion? Page 80 Study Note Book 38. Summarize this page and give the key biblical point on God s provision, education and true wisdom. SATAN S ORIGINAL STATUS Pages Study Book Listen to the Audio Classes (make sure you are caught up to this point) Scripture for this section is Ezekiel 28:3-6 and v.12, 15, John 8:44, Rev.12:9, 2 Timothy 2:1, 1 Cor.2:16 ALL WISE OMNISAPIENT God, the great Creator, made and understands all things. He has perfect plans and always carries them out in the best possible way. That is why we may trust Him completely (Psalm 104:24; Isaiah 40:28; Romans 11:33; Colossians 2:2-3). We learn, and thus share, the wisdom of God through the study of Bible Doctrine which is the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16). Page Cor.2:16 The mind of Christ (Omnisapient) is infinitely smarter than we are. God is all wise and this is called Omnisapient. Why is the Word of God the mind of Christ? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page34

35 40. List three exercises that we must do so that we can avoid Satan s many deceptions. 41. What does God offer when we are obedient? 42. If our circumstances are not evidence of a life pleasing to God, than what is? 43. Who is the only one more beautiful than Satan? PERFECT IN BEAUTY Page Name some ways that you have seen or heard Satan described? Page Does Satan want you to think that he is beautiful?. How does he deceive us about who he really is? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page35

36 46. If he says he will be just like God and God is all good than what does Satan want us to think he is? Page List the ways Satan could deceive and convince you to believe that you are all right with God. 48. What must be the number one activity in your life? Explain your answer 49. What path does learning the Word of God set you on? Use Scripture to prove your answer. 50. Arrogance can lead you into a rebellion against God. What does arrogance want you to have instead of God? SATANS APPEARANCE Page 84 Ezekiel 28: Satan s appearance was magnificent and his clothing with all the precious stones would have certainly enhanced the quality of beauty. What was missing? 52. Satan s clothes were adorned with the most brilliant collection of precious stones. When these stones are mentioned together in Scripture, whose presence they are they representing? 53. In the Old Testament times whose uniform would fit this description above? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page36

37 54. Eight of these stones would have been in the breastplate worn by the High Priest, six are also found in the foundation of what wall? Exodus 28:17-20 Rev. 21: SATAN AS A HIGH PRIEST Pages Study Note Book Scripture reading: Ezekiel 28:13-18 Hebrew 3:1-4:14 Satan wore the Breastplate of a Priest of God. Ezekiel 28:18 You defiled your sanctuaries by the multitude of your iniquities. He was in his sanctuaries is also a description of his very high position as a priest. 55. Heb. 3:1 & Heb. 4:14 Read these Scriptures and answer who is our High Priest? 56. (Use your work Note Book Pg. 85) Before Satan fell, who did he lead into worship and praise of God? Two other facts confirm the aspect of Satan s previous position. Ezekiel 28:13 b. (NKJV) The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was prepared for you on the day you were created. 57. In this verse Workmanship would mean carefully crafted by God Himself. Explain in your own words how God musically crafted Lucifer. 58. Name some leadership titles Lucifer may have had as far as leading praise and worshipping God. 59. List some ways that Satan might use music to draw us away from God. Page 86 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page37

38 Ezekiel 28:14 (NKJV) You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you; You were on the holy mountain of God; You walked back and forth in the midst of fiery stones. 60. Who are the highest rank of the angels who are most closely associated with the presence and glory of God? 61. What type of angel is Lucifer? 62. What was Lucifer s very special responsibility? 63. What do the (cherubim over the Ark) of the Covenant symbolize? What are they protecting? THE ANOINTED CHERUB Pages 87-88A. Study Note Book Ezekiel 28: What does the word anointed mean? Though this word is also used for Messiah, remember Lucifer was created; Messiah (Jesus Christ) is the Creator! 65. What three groups of people were anointed? 66. Describe the job that each person would do? a. Prophets Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page38

39 b. Priests c. Kings 67. Before Lucifer sinned, what did he function as? 68. Who placed him in these positions? 69. Who was the only one that was in a higher position? Page What was the grace opportunity that God extended to Lucifer? 71. What does the idea of Lucifer being the Anointed Angel imply about Jesus Christ and Lucifer s relationship? Explain in your own words. In the next 12 pages - subjects will be: PAGES 88 B.-100 Study Note Book STAY CAUGHT UP WITH THE ON-LINE AUDIO CLASSES Lucifer covered (as an honor guard) God s throne. Lucifer is a created being. Lucifer in the Garden of God. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page39

40 Lucifer was standard of moral perfection. Lucifer became Satan. (an entirely different being) He had volition. Men have volition. Spiritually two choices. Lucifer sinned, became unrighteous. Some angels followed him. KEY SCRIPTURE TEXT Ezekiel 28:11-19 Page Ezekiel 28:14 what was Lucifer covering and what does that mean? LUCIFER COVERED GOD S THRONE AS AN HONOR GUARD 73. v. 13 & 15 what kind of spiritual being was Lucifer? Colossians 1:16 who was his creator? Page 89 - IN EDEN, THE GARDEN OF GOD THE REBELLION BEGAN! 74. Ezekiel 28:13 A. Is this Eden the Garden of Eden of Adam and Eve? What does the context here point to? The standard of moral perfection. Page (Ezekiel 28:15 A.) In Lucifer s moral character were there any flaws? Why does this show that the fault of Satan s fall did not lie with God? Ezekiel 28:15 (Note taken from Nelson Study Bible) The term perfect does not mean sinless, but complete or flawless. The king of Tyre had been in complete control and was unchallenged until he was filled with prideful iniquity. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page40

41 Page 90 Study Note Book Lucifer became a different being! 76. God created Lucifer with a perfect plan and purpose. What was his title now? Explain what Lucifer did about that plan. 77. Satan lost his original position by the throne of God and his moral perfection. What gifts did God let him keep? What did he do with these gifts? 78. What did he begin to teach? 79. Who has Satan led men into worshiping? The Creator or the creation? Explain your answer by some examples of how you have observed this even among the Church (Christians). 80. Who did he start putting first? 81. How did Augustine describe this evil rebellion? (in your own words) 82. Write out John 6:47 Satan s wrong choice (his volition) caused a great tragedy. Page 91 Study Note Book Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page41

42 Read page What choice have you made? Do you have Eternal Life? Page 92 Study Note Book Romans 6:12 Believers in Christ have died to sin, but sin is still a problem. The sin nature is still present and can express itself. The difference for a believer is that this sin nature automatically no longer has the power over him. Through confession (1 John 1:9) of sin and the filling of the Holy Spirit, he can control the sin nature. 84. What choices are you making minute by minute? Are there some things in your life that you need to let God start controlling? Will you list one or two? Ez. 28:15B. and Isaiah 14: What kind of sin was the unrighteousness? Page Although God knew Satan was filled with the violence of rebellion, because of God s grace, what kind of test did He allow Satan to become? Ez.28: What does the word trade emphasize? Page 94 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page42

43 88. Who was Satan moving about in order to traffic his slander for personal profit? 89. How did Lucifer slander against God? (Mental attitude sin) 90. What was he trading in? What does this mean? 91. What is the definition of slander? 92. John 8:44 What names fit Satan s character at this point? 93. How could Satan s action be called murder? Page John 8:44 Does not stand in truth. Take a moment to think over your life, your job, your home, family and, most of all, the time spent with the Lord in Bible Study. (Not just reading the Bible (devotions) but real Bible study.) Consider how much your time is truly spent in the truth of God s Word. He is a liar and the father of lies. Is the world (Satan s lies) a source of your truth or do you let God s Word intercede in the lies of the world? How do you so this? Page Ezek. 28:16 By the abundance of your trade and you sinned What did Satan have abundance of? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page43

44 1 John Ezek. 3:7-8 28:16 (NASB) By the 7 Little abundance children, of make your sure trade no one and deceives you sinned you; the What one did who Satan practices have righteousness abundance is of? righteous, just as He is righteous; 8 the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 96. Read 1 Tim. 3:6: What was this first sin of the world called? 97. The worst form of arrogance is not that haughty attitude directed toward other created beings but arrogance directed towards God and His Word. True or false? 98. In what ways are we arrogant towards God? 99. Read Proverbs 16:18 What causes destruction in your life? Explain your answer What is the most important thing you need to do in response to this study so far? ARROGANCE IS THINKING INDEPENDENT OF GOD AND HIS WORD! Page 97 POSTION, POWER, POPULARITY 101. Read some ways that Satan may have made himself so believable to one-third of the angels that followed him into sin. Using this same list, name some ways that others may make their selves an Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page44

45 attractive influence away from the things of God. (The world, T.V. ministers, other denominations, government, schools and etc.) Page 98 Refer back to page in the Study Note-Book (page 6 Study Guide) 102. What are the two groups of angels? 103. Name the two kingdoms Is Satan s kingdom in hell? Explain your answer Where is Satan s kingdom presently? 106. Has Christ s Kingdom taken place yet? Explain your answer What is the future for the Satanic Kingdom? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page45

46 Questions?.Org Question: How is Satan god of this world? (2 Corinthians 4:4 - John 12:31) Answer: The phrase god of this word (or god of this age ) indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His influence also encompasses the world s philosophies, education, and commerce. The thoughts, ideas, speculations and false religions of the world are under his control and have sprung from his lies and deceptions. This is not to say that he rules the world completely; God is still sovereign. But it does mean that God, in His infinite wisdom, has allowed Satan to operate in this world within the boundaries God has set for him. When the bible says Satan has power over the world, we must remember that God has given him domain over unbelievers only. Believers are no longer under the rule of Satan. (Col.1:13) Unbelievers, on the other hand, are caught in the snare of the devil (2Tim.2:26) 108. What position was Lucifer removed from? Page Study Note Book Ezekiel 28: Read Rev. 11:19 Rev. 7:15 Psalms 11:4 Heb.8:5 Is there a Temple in heaven? 110. Ezk. 28:18. what does your sanctuaries and Your refer to? LOOKING INTO THE MIND OF SATAN THE FIVE I WILLS Pages Study Note Book KEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: Isaiah 14:12-17 (NASB) 12 "How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, You who have weakened the nations! 13 "But you said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, And I will sit on the mount of assembly In the recesses of the north. 14 'I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.' 15 "Nevertheless you will be thrust down to Sheol, To the recesses of Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page46

47 the pit. 16 "Those who see you will gaze at you, They will ponder over you, saying, 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, Who shook kingdoms, 17 Who made the world like a wilderness And overthrew its cities, Who did not allow his prisoners to go home?' I WILL ASCEND TO HEAVEN! I WIILL RAISE MY THRONE ABOVE THE STARS OF GOD! I WILL SIT ON THE MOUNT OF ASSEMBLY! I WILL ASCEND ABOVE THE HEIGHTS OF THE CLOUDS! I WILL MAKE MYSELF LIKE THE MOST HIGH! Page What does the word Lucifer mean and is it really a name? Does Scripture ever really give a name for Satan? 112. Isaiah 14:12 The key word is fallen = to come down suddenly to a lower position, to lose status, dignity, or position. We will look at what position Satan fell from and where is he going. How many falls of Satan are there in Scripture? 113. Lists Satan s three falls and include Scripture and explain them in your own words. Page Satan s destiny is the Lake of Fire. Where do people go if they do not have Eternal Life? 115. Isaiah 14:12 How you have fallen from heaven, O Star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, you have weakened the nations! cut down = loss of authority. What positions did Satan s first fall remove him from? 116. weakened the nations Who established nations? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page47

48 117. How is Satan weakening the nations presently? 118. For you have said in your heart. Refer back to page 94 Study Note Book - Where does sin begin? Page Which two words are the central focus of Isaiah 14:12-17? 120. When the words are spoken I Will - where is the source of authority placed? 121. What letter is in the middle of sin? 122. Who does Satan want every person to live for? 2 Corinthians 10:4 since our war is spiritual then the fortresses are wrong thinking habits in our minds. These mental attitude sin thoughts can be destroyed by replacing those thoughts with the knowledge of God which is the Bible (The mind of Christ 1 Cor.2:16) Corinthians 10:5 What do we do with every thought? 124. Take a moment to pray using Psalm 139:23. How does I or (#1 SELF) show up in your daily activities when you re not in fellowship? Page 104 (study note book) 125. What is the one sin that the five I Wills of Satan come from? 126. Where did this sin originate? Where does all sin begin from? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page48

49 Oriented means to have your mind on or focused on a particular subject or person. Living for ourselves and not for God is called - self-orientation! (Page 77) 127. How can we discover the will of God in our life? THE SIX RESIDENCES OF SATAN Pages (Study Note Book) Page 105 study notebook 128. The first residence of Satan: (refer back to page 27 study notebook) Where did Satan first live? Where was his second residence? Who did God intend to rule the earth? How did Satan express his desire to be equal with God? Was the Garden of Eden of Gen 2-3 the same as the Garden of God? Why or why not? Page What is one of the reasons to believe that Satan ruled on the planet earth under the authority of God? 130. Who did Satan want to rule over and be the final authority over? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page49

50 131. If a king has a throne than would he not have a kingdom or a place to rule? 132. Which scripture describes the perfect world that God originally created? 133. Which scripture describes how Satan defiled this perfect world that God created in Gen. 1:1? 134. What is consistently used as a symbol to describe angels throughout scripture? 135. With what kind of authority did Satan want to rule? 136. Who has the only right to rule the earth? Page Isaiah 14:13 what does the recess or (farthest) of the north mean or refer to? Page What are the high places on earth often associated with in the Bible? 139. What is the true highest place? 140. How many residences of Satan are mentioned in the Bible? 141. (also refer to page 108) Satan now is living in his third residence. Where is this presently? Genesis 1:1-2 (NASB) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters What happened on the earth after Gen. 1:1? (Referring to Gen. 1:2) Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page50

51 Page Name and describe the three heavens. The activity of Satan in his third residence: Access to Heaven and Earth. Page 108 A. His Activity in Heaven What is the atmosphere that surrounds the earth called? 145. Where does God dwell, the first, second or third heaven? 146. Does Satan have access to the third heaven? 147. What is Satan s activity in the third heaven? Zechariah 3: Who is it that Joshua the High Priest represents before God? This is not the Joshua who succeeded Moses, but the high priest who returned to Jerusalem with the exiles. (Ezra 3:2) The purpose of this vision was to set forth the reinstatement of Israel into their priestly office. (Compare Ex.19:5-6) 149. Who is the angel of the Lord? Incarnation: the gracious voluntary act of the Son of God in assuming a human body and human nature What does Satan accuse Israel of as he argues that Israel does not deserve God keeping His promises to Israel? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page51

52 151. What is the reason that God the Father does not reject Israel? 152. When will Israel repent of their sin of rejecting the Messiah? Read Zechariah 12: Zechariah 3:3-4 Why doesn t the Lord deny the accusations? 154. In verse 3 of Zechariah 3 - Explain how the word filthy is expressed in the Hebrew language How does the word filthy picture the situation of the unbeliever? Also in Zech.3:4 what does the removal of the filthy garment picture? Page Zech.3:5-7 Explain positional and practical sanctification Rev.12:10 During the church age which we are in now, what is Satan doing day and night concerning the believers? 158. Because of work of Jesus Christ each believer has what kind of righteousness? Impute means to charge ones account Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page52

53 159. List the first three residence of Satan as a review, list scripture reference and explanations. Page 109 B. Satan s Activity on Earth 160. List the three aspects of Satan s activity on earth. Read all scripture that is given about this subject. Page List the future three residences of Satan. FUTURE THREE RESIDENCES IF SATAN REMEMBER TO STAY CAUGHT UP WITH YOUR ON-LINE AUDIO CLASSES 162. Read Jude 13 & 2 Peter 2:4. How do these scriptures describe these places for both unbelieving people and the fallen angels? Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page53

54 163. Isaiah 14:14 How are the words the clouds used in a symbolic way? What is Lucifer expressing about his desire using this term the clouds? 164. What is the summary statement of Satan s four I will statements? 165. Read the list of the things Satan wants. Do you ever have some of these same desires? Lift them all up in confession to the Lord asking Him for help. Use the verses below as you pray. Psalm 139:23-24 and 1 John 1:9. These are verses that we should practice every day. Page 111 Study Note Book 166. Psalms 8:18. Who alone is the Most High over all the earth? 167. What did Satan tell Adam and Eve in the garden? Genesis 3: What does Satan want to prove to God? He wants to appear as good as God, so with that in mind how would he like the world to look like right now? Use scripture to back up your answer Can Satan control everything? Why or why not? 170. What does he work hard at? Luke 4:6-8 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page54

55 171. Considering the thinking and attitudes of Satan, who does our sin nature reflect? How can we develop the mind of Christ? Use scripture to back up your answer. WHEN DID LUCIFER (SATAN) FALL? Pages This next study is about a gap (a space of unknown time) between Genesis 1:1 & 1:2. A study about the rebellion of Satan that occurred in this time frame. This study of a gap between these verses in no way allows for evolution. This gap study will show how the earth became without form and empty waste and darkness was over the surface. Page In this study what are the three phases of the earth that we will be looking at? Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:2 Genesis 1: What does Genesis mean in Hebrew? 174. Choose three subjects from the list of beginnings that you might like to study someday Choose three subjects from the list of doctrines that you might like to study someday. Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page55

56 Page What chapter of Genesis is the most fundamental of the entire Bible? 177. What chapters of Genesis form the fundamental basics of entire Bible? 178. Fill in the blanks - Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible His eternal and divine, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they without. God was the only one there in the beginning! Page 114 The creation account from the Bible is the historical truth not just a story! 179. What did God say he did about the foundation of the earth? (Job38:4) 180. Who was singing and shouted for joy? 181. How can we know the truth about how the world began? 182. What is the Hebrew word used for God s divine power in scripture? Is it ever used to describe anyone else s power? 184. What did God create with? 185. Who will worship the Lord with the Words of Rev.4:11 someday? Page 115 Angelic Conflict Study Guide Page56