2. Angelic Defection THREATS AGAINST THE CHURCH, (Part 5) Jude 1:6

3. THE 2nd ACCOUNT OF DEFECTION: 2 Peter 2:4 These angels ‘sinned’ These angels ‘sinned’ The angels were ‘cast down to hell’ The angels were ‘cast down to hell’ The angels were ‘chained in darkness’ (Some are in bondage; some are free to roam as ‘demons.’ The angels were ‘chained in darkness’ (Some are in bondage; some are free to roam as ‘demons.’ The angels are in ‘reserve’ for judgment. The angels are in ‘reserve’ for judgment.

4. IDENTIFYING THE ‘SONS OF GOD’ Job 1:6 and 2:1 The ‘sons of God’ (angels) were accountable to God with an inspection of their duties; basically they could not do anything without God’s permission. ‘ Job 38:4-7 (vs.7) the duties of the angels since the creation. They sang together and were shouting joyfully of the Creation.

5. The Rebellion of Lucifer: Isaiah 14:12-15 Isaiah 14:12-15 Ezekiel 28:12-17 Ezekiel 28:12-17 Matthew 25:41 Matthew 25:41 Then He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:

6. The Final Wave of Defection: Revelation 12:3-4,9 and 20:10 Revelation 12:3-4,9 and 20:10 (The Lake of Fire) The devil’s continued influence of rebellion. 1/3 of the Angels will join the rebellion of Lucifer. (12:4) Cast out of heaven along with the angels that rebelled. (12:9) Earth becomes the new realm of operation.

7. Lessons from the Example of Angels God takes rebellion seriously. The rebellious angels faced punishment for their sin; chained in darkness. Heed the words of Jude Heed the words of Jude; there is a coming defection from the faith. Pledge loyalty to the Lord Pledge loyalty to the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word.