“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,” (Ephesians 3:10) “Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?” (1 Corinthians 6:3)
COnClUsIOn What response should this information provoke? angelology ! The Truth About Extra-Terrestrial Life “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the Pastor Cary Schmidt • Sunday Morning • November 9, 2014 wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, heBrews 12:22–24 against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the 22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 23 To the having done all, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:10–13) general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 ! And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, “And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne that speaketh better things than that of Abel. and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, IntrODUCtIOn Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature Three potential approaches to a study of angels: which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and • The metaphysical approach. glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the • The mystical approach. Lamb for ever and ever.” (Revelation 5:11–13) • The biblical approach.
Angel (OT—mal’ak, NT—aggelos):
1. are angels? newington 296 New Britain Ave, Newington, CT 06111 “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who ebcnewington.com | 860.666.1055 | Cary Schmidt, Pastor shall be heirs of salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14) Heavenly Beings They are ministering spirits to us. (Hebrews 1:14) They were created by Jesus and are subject to Him. (Psalm 148) They are involved in our growth and mission. (Acts 17) They are spirit beings, who serve/worship God. (Hebrews 1–2) They minister in ways we can’t quantify. (Hebrews 1:14) They have intellect, personality, feelings, and will. (1 Peter 1:12) They rejoice when men are saved. (Luke 15:10) They are organized. (Michael—archangel) (Jude 9) They may be used of God to direct us. (Acts 8:26) They are assigned to regions of God’s creation. (Daniel 9–10) They minister to us at time of death. (Luke 16:22) They worship and extol God’s holiness/mercy. (Ezekiel 1) They serve God’s judgment. (Genesis 19, Revelation 8–9) They are to be appreciated not worshipped. (Revelation 19:10) They have power to protect and defend God’s own. (Luke 2:13) They are assigned to watch over us. (Matthew 18:10) Satan/Fallen Angels/Demons They rebelled against God and fell. (Isaiah 14:12–14) Three Absolutes: Satan is a fallen angel, called a prince of devils. (Mark 3:22) 1. God’s angels will never contradict the Bible. They are engaged in spiritual warfare. (Ephesians 6:12) 2. God’s angels always behave in the character of Christ. They are reserved to judgment. (2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6) 3. God’s angels glorify God. They do their work and disappear.
They can possess or act through lost men. (Mark 1:34)
They seek to deceive Christians. (2 Corinthians 2:11, 11:14)
They cannot possess a Christian. (Romans 8:38–39, James 4:7) Their ultimate end is the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:10) “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) 3. what angels?
“For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest
him? 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under 2. are angels? him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. 9 But we see Jesus, “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, angels unawares.” (Hebrews 13:2) crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste They deliver God’s messages. (Luke 1, 2) death for every man.” (Hebrews 2:5–9)
They protect us as God wills. (Psalm 91:11) God’s plan of through Jesus! They give God’s strength and grace. (Luke 22:43) (1 Peter 1:12) They are set to intervene at God’s command. (Matthew 26:53) “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14)