1. ANGELOLOGY: DOCTRINE OF ANGELS, SATAN, AND DEMONS
MODULE 1
ANGELOLOGY: DOCTRINE OF ANGELS, SATAN, AND DEMONS

2. DEFINITION OF ANGELS (page 299)
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
Complete #1 and # 2 in Module #1

3. EXISTENCE OF ANGELS (page 299)
The existence of angels is uniformly presented in Scripture
Critical to the belief in angels is the relationship of angels to Christ.
The existence of angels is tied to the reliability of testimony of Christ

4. Nature and Attributes of Angels (page 300)
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.

5. CLASSIFICATION OF ANGELS (pages 300-301)
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

6. CLASSIFICATION OF ANGELS
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
Angels who are Prominent Individuals
Michael, Gabriel, and Lucifer

7. CLASSIFICATION OF ANGELS (pages 300-301)
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
Answer Module #1 Question # 3

8. MINISTRY OF ANGELS (page 302)
Ministry to God
Defend his Holiness
Attend to his throne
Ministry to Christ
Predict His Birth
Protect Him in infancy
Ministered to Him after temptation
Announce His resurrection
Attend His second coming

9. MINISTRY OF ANGELS (page 303)
Ministry to Believer
Physical protection
Physical provision
Direction
Assistance in Answers to prayer
Carry believers home
Complete Module #1 Questions #4- # 6

10. DOCTRINE OF SATAN: Existence (page 304)
References to Satan in Scripture
Gen. 3 –the serpent
Job 2:1-
1Chronicles 21:1 –Satan led David to take the census
Isaiah 14: (Five I WILL statements)
Every New Testament writer writes about him
Complete Module #1 Questions #7-#8

11. PERSONALITY OF SATAN (page304-305)
Satan has the following:
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

12. ORIGIN AND NATURE OF SATAN (page 305-306)
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
Satan’s Fall
Ez. 28 and Is. 14
Pride
Satan’s Moral Responsibility
He is morally responsible and accountable

13. ORIGIN AND NATURE OF SATAN (page 306)
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

14. DOCTRINE OF DEMONS (page 306-307)
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)
Complete Module #1 Question # 11

15. CHARACTERISTICS OF DEMONS (page 308)
Demons are
Spirit beings
Intelligent but not omniscient
Localized by omnipresent
Powerful but not omnipotent
Complete Module #1 Question #12

16. ACTIVITY OF DEMONS ( page 308-309)
Demons do the following:
Inflict disease
Influence the mind
Deceive people
Deceive nations
Complete Module #1 Question # 13

17. DEMON POSSESSION (page 309)
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

18. JUDGEMENT OF DEMONS ( page 310)
Through the cross the power of demons has been conquered
At the return of Christ the demons will be cast into the lake of fire.