Chapter 5

Angels, Satan and Demons

Sections

1. Angels
   1. Attributes of Angels
      • Angels have human-like features, but are very awesome in appearance
      • Angels have wings and can fly
      • Angels are very powerful
      • Angels have great wisdom and knowledge – but their knowledge is limited
      • Angels can communicate and interact with others
      • Angels have a will and emotions – notably joy
      • Angels are holy – but not perfect
      • Further attributes of angels
   2. Angels and God
      • Angels are with God, surrounding him and even standing in his presence
      • Angels worship God and Jesus Christ
      • Angels serve God . . .
      • . . . Angels carry out judgments of God
      • Angels serve Jesus Christ
      • Note: “The angel of the Lord” is identified with God
   3. Angels and God’s People
      • Angels help and care for God’s people
      • Examples of angels, sent by God, saving God’s people
      • Angels give God’s people messages, such as instructions
      • Angels also give messages about future events
      • Note: Angels played a role in the introduction of the Mosaic Law
   4. Further Teaching about Angels
      • Angels are very important
      • There are different kinds and ranks of angels
      • There are thousands upon thousands of angels
      • Angels reside in heaven
      • Angels are not to be worshiped
      • Other teachings about angels

2. Satan and Demons
   1. Satan’s Evilness
      • Satan is evil – and is opposed to God’s kingdom
      • Satan is opposed to Jesus Christ
      • Satan is deceitful . . .
      • . . . Those who follow Satan likewise are deceitful
      • Note: Possible references to Satan’s original state and his fall
   2. Satan’s Power
      • Satan is very powerful
      • Satan has great power and authority in the world
      • Satan works in and through unbelievers
      • Satan is not as powerful as God . . .
      • . . . and Satan is not as powerful as Jesus Christ
      • Note: Satan stands condemned
   3. Satan’s Work against God’s People
      • Satan schemes and fights against God’s people
      • Satan tempts God’s people . . .
      • . . . and Satan can lead God’s people astray
      • Satan can afflict God’s people
      • Satan can only tempt and afflict as God permits
      • Satan accuses God’s people before God
      • Note: Satan hurled down from heaven to the earth
   4. Demons
      • Demons are evil and powerful spiritual beings
      • Demons are aligned with Satan
      • Demons are deceitful, propagating what is false
      • Demons can possess people . . .
      • . . . Demons can cause people they possess much harm
      • Demons both fear and have to submit to God and Jesus Christ
      • Demons face eternal punishment

 ➜Major headings in: 5. Angels, Satan and Demons (and all of Unit A)

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