The Bible. God. Salvation

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1 The Bible God Salvation

2 Understanding Angels 0 Origin 0 Nature and Purpose 0 Work and Ministry 0 Satan and the problem of evil.

3 Organization of Angels 0 Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 0 Revelation 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels

4 Ryrie Basic Theology p Rulers or principalities. These words, used seven times by Paul, indicate an order of angels both good and evil involved in governing the universe. 0 Authorities or powers. This likely emphasizes the superhuman authority of angels and demons exercised in relation to the affairs of the world.

5 Ryrie Basic Theology p Powers. This word underscores the fact that angels and demons have greater power than humans.. 0 Place of rule. In one place demons are designated as world rulers of this darkness. 0 Thrones or dominions. This designation emphasizes the dignity and authority of angelic rulers in God s use of them in His government.

6 Michael who is like God. 0 One of the chief princes (Daniel 10:13), your prince (Daniel 10:21), the great prince (Daniel 12:1), the archangel (Jude 9), Michael and his angels (Revelation 12:7). 0 Michael is the only archangel mentioned in the Bible. The word archangel only appears two times in the Bible (1 Thessalonians 4:16, Jude 9). If Michael is the only archangel, it will be his voice we hear at the rapture. 0 Daniel 10:13 seems to indicate he is just one of the archangels. Archangel means chief angel in Greek.

7 Gabriel - a man of God 0 One who stands in the presence of the Lord. (Luke 1:19) 0 First mention (Daniel 8:16), delivers messages to: 0 Daniel (Daniel 9:20-23), (the man Gabriel) 0 Zacharias announcing the birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:11-20), 0 Mary about the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 1:26-38).

8 Lucifer Lucifer (Isa. 14:12) means shining one or star of the morning. Ezekiel 28:12-15 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Thou hast been in Eden

9 There are Four Divisions of Angelic Beings 0 Archangels, Seraphim, Cherubim, and Angels. 0 Seraphim and Cherubim are mentioned as having wings. Angels and archangels do not. However angels can fly (Revelation 8:13; 14:6). 0 Rev 8:13 "And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven " 0 Rev 14:6 "And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven "

10 Archangel or Archangels 0 Michael is called the archangel in Jude. 0 Michael is the defender of Israel who will wage war on behalf of Israel against Satan in the Tribulation (Rev. 12:7 9). 0 Michael also disputed with Satan about the body of Moses, but Michael refrained from judgment. (Jude 9)

11 The Seraphim 0 The Seraphim meaning burning ones, (Isaiah 6:1-7). A fiery six winged creature who announce the Holiness of God (Revelation 4:8). 0 The same Hebrew word for Seraphim in Isaiah 6 is translated fiery serpent in Numbers 21:8. 0 This is a reference to the Lord Jesus Christ, (Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-17, Rev 1:15) who alone can purge us from iniquity and sin.

12 The Cherubim 0 The Cherubim (plural for cherub), are mentioned in fifteen books of the Bible. 0 At the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:24). 0 In the tabernacle overshadowing the Mercy Seat (Exodus 25:18-20). 0 In the temple (1 Kings 6:23-35). 0 In Ezekiel s visions (Ezekiel 10:1-22). They appear in different forms and variations of shapes and constantly protect the holiness of God.

13 Additional Classifications 0 Elect Angels: In 1 Timothy 5:21, Paul speaks of the elect angels. 0 These are angels who did not follow after Satan in his rebellion. There apparently was a probationary period for the angels after which they were confirmed in their holy state. 0 As Chafer writes, The fall of some angels is no more unanticipated by God than the fall of man. It may be implied, also that angels have passed a period of probation.

14 Additional Classifications 0 The Four Beasts (Living Creatures): These are angelic creatures who seem to be involved with revealing the glory of the God of Israel in His omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence (Ezek. 1:5; Rev. 4:6; 6:1). 0 Ezekiel 10:15, 20 reveal them as cherubim. Through the four faces, they may also anticipate what God would do to bring salvation to man through His Son.

15 Additional Classifications 0 Watchers: Daniel 4:17 watcher, eer (Chaldee); from a root meaning; a ע יר 0 that is, an angel (as guardian): - watcher or guardian angel. 0 It seems to describe holy angels who watch over the rulers of the world and the affairs of men (Dan. 4:13, 17, 23). 0 The added description, an holy one in verse 13 may imply there are unholy watchers, i.e., demonic forces.