Identity of demons is not clearly stated They too are not identified as fallen angels They are identified as the Devil’s “angels” Matthew 25:41 "Then He will also say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels”

They are behind the false gods of the world Deuteronomy 32:17 "They sacrificed to demons who were not God, to gods whom they have not known, new gods who came lately, whom your fathers did not dread.”

They are behind the false gods of the world 1 Corinthians 10:20 No, but I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God; and I do not want you to become sharers in demons.

They are behind the false gods of the world They are also behind false doctrines (along with men) 1 Timothy 4:1 - But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons

They are behind the false gods of the world They are also behind false doctrines (along with men) James 3:15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

They are behind the false gods of the world They are also behind false doctrines (along with men) They have no power beyond the lust of the flesh 2 Corinthians 12:7 - And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.

They are behind the false gods of the world They are also behind false doctrines (along with men) They have no power beyond the (lust of the) flesh Their earthly presence was just for Jesus to overcome Mark 1:27 - They were all amazed, so that they debated among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him."

They are behind the false gods of the world They are also behind false doctrines (along with men) They have no power beyond the (lust of the) flesh Their earthly presence was just for Jesus to overcome Therefore, we may be reviling them to false accuse - Demonic possessions - Sinful conduct

Literally “Messengers of God” Seen either as: Indescribable beings – Ezekiel 1, Revelation 4 Men – Genesis 19:1, Acts 1:10

Literally “Messengers of God” - Their number is uncountable – Hebrews 12:22 Two are named – Michael and Gabriel Angel of the Lord is specific -They are of a higher order than man – Psalm 8:5 Described as Cherubim (and Seraphim?)

Works of Angels -All Angels are ministering spirits – Hebrews 1:14 “Minister” may include “reporting” – Revelation 1-3 They minister to God at judgment – Daniel 7:10

Works of Angels -All Angels are ministering spirits – Hebrews 1:14 “Minister” may include “reporting” – Revelation 1-3 They minister to God at judgment – Daniel 3:28 They report to God on the church – Hebrews 12:22

Works of Angels -All Angels are ministering spirits – Hebrews 1:14 “Minister” may include “reporting” – Revelation 1-3 They minister to God at judgment – Daniel 3:28 They report to God on the church – Hebrews 12:22 Their work may be the providence of God

Works of Angels -All Angels are ministering spirits – Hebrews 1:14 -Bringers of the Old Law – Acts 7:53, Hebrews 2:2

Works of Angels -All Angels are ministering spirits – Hebrews 1:14 -Bringers of the Old Law – Acts 7:53, Hebrews 2:2 They no longer do this – Hebrews 1:1-2, 2:3

Works of Angels -All Angels are ministering spirits – Hebrews 1:14 -Bringers of the Old Law – Acts 7:53, Hebrews 2:2 They no longer do this – Hebrews 1:1-2, 2:3

Dangers of Reviling Angels:

Worship of Angels – Revelation 22:8

Dangers of Reviling Angels: Worship of Angels – Revelation 22:8 Idolatry of angels – Colossians 2:18

Dangers of Reviling Angels: Worship of Angels – Revelation 22:8 Idolatry of angels – Colossians 2:18 “Receiving the word” from Angels – Hebrews 1:1-2

We have limited information on spiritual beings We are commanded not to revile them We are commanded not the worship them