MODULE 1
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There are a number of different words used in
scripture to define angelic beings
 Angel-which means “messenger”
 Sons of God -Angels are called “sons of God” in
that their in their unfallen estate they are God’s
sons by His creation
 Holy Ones -they are “set apart” by God and for
God as attendants to His holiness
 Hosts -which can be understood to denote the
armies of heaven
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Complete #1 and # 2 in Module #1
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The existence of angels is uniformly
presented in Scripture
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Critical to the belief in angels is the
relationship of angels to Christ.
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The existence of angels is tied to the
reliability of testimony of Christ
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Angels are spirit beings and they may reveal
themselves to mankind in the form of human
bodies.
Angels are created beings because the Lord
created them by His word
Angels were created simultaneously and
innumerable in number. They are not
continuously being created
Angels are a higher order than man and are
not subject to man’s limitations.
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Angels who are governmental rulers Rulers-those who are first or high in rank
 Powers-those who invested in authority
 World Forces of Darkness -power and authority
over the world
 Spiritual Forces of Wickedness -wicked spirits
expressed in their character and nature
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Angels who are highest rank
 Archangel and Michael may be the only one. His
mission is to be the protector of Israel.
 Chief Princes –high ranking angels
 Ruling Angels
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Angels who are Prominent Individuals
 Michael, Gabriel, and Lucifer
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Angels who are divine attendants
 Cherubim- protectors and proclaimers of God’s
glorious presence, His sovereignty, and His
holiness
 Seraphim-They praise and proclaim the perfect
holiness of God
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Answer Module #1 Question # 3
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Ministry to God
 Defend his Holiness
 Attend to his throne
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Ministry to Christ
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Predict His Birth
Protect Him in infancy
Ministered to Him after temptation
Announce His resurrection
Attend His second coming
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Ministry to Believer
 Physical protection
 Physical provision
 Direction
 Assistance in Answers to prayer
 Carry believers home
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Complete Module #1 Questions #4- # 6
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References to Satan in Scripture
Gen. 3 –the serpent
Job 2:11Chronicles 21:1 –Satan led David to take the
census
Isaiah 14:12-14 (Five I WILL statements)
Every New Testament writer writes about him
 Complete Module #1 Questions #7-#8
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Satan has the following:
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Intellect in that he plans, schemes and is crafty
Emotions (anger)
A will
Speaks
Plans
Accuses
Deceives
▪ All these elements demonstrate that Satan is a person
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Original State
 Ezek. 28_12-15 describes Satan prior to his fall: He
had an exalted position; called the
“anointed…covering cherub” ; Star of the morning
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Satan’s Fall
 Ez. 28 and Is. 14
 Pride
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Satan’s Moral Responsibility
 He is morally responsible and accountable
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Judgment of Satan
 Fell from exalted position
 Defeat was pronounced in Eden
 Rendered powerless through the cross
 Will be cast out of heaven during the tribulation
 Will be bound in the pit for 1000 years
 Will be cast into the lake of fire
 Complete Module # 1 Question # 10
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Theories
 Spirits of deceased evil people - Early Christian
writers believed this but proven wrong scripture
 Spirit s of a pre-Adamic race -Based on the “gap
theory” /Gen 1:1-Gen. 1:2
 Offspring of Angels and women –Nephilim / Gen.
6:4
 Fallen but unconfined Angels –Lucifer lead with
him a host of lower ranking angels (Matt. 12: 24,
Matt. 25: 41, 2 Pet. 2: 4, Rev. 9: 3-11)
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Complete Module #1 Question # 11
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Demons are
 Spirit beings
 Intelligent but not omniscient
 Localized by omnipresent
 Powerful but not omnipotent
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Complete Module #1 Question #12
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Demons do the following:
 Inflict disease
 Influence the mind
 Deceive people
 Deceive nations
 Complete Module #1 Question # 13
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Charles Ryrie defines demon possession as
“A demon residing in a person, exerting direct control
and influence over that person, with certain
derangement of mind and/or body. Demon
possession is to be distinguished from demon
influence or demon activity in relation to a person .
The work of the demon in the latter is from the
outside; in demon possession it is from within. By this
definition a Christian cannot be possessed by a
demon since he is indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
However, a believer can be the target of demonic
activity to such an extent that he may give the
appearance of demon possession.”
 Complete Module #1 Questions # 14 and # 15
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Through the cross the power of demons has
been conquered
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At the return of Christ the demons will be
cast into the lake of fire.