2. The Meaning of Angel.
WORDS MEANING USAGE
New Testament: Aggelos To bring tidings; a messenger Angel, messenger
Old Testament: Mal’ akh To dispatch as a deputy; a Ambassador, angel, king,
messenger messenger
English: Sons of God A being brought into existence by
a direct creative act of God rather
than through procreation
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3. Thesis:
• The angels are the
messengers of God for
communication, and
the military of God for
combat.
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4. Definition:
• Demons are spirit-
beings who rebelled
against God’s will when
Satan fell.
5. Point 1.
• Angels are ordered as to
structure but they are divided
as to allegiance.
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6. Seven Orders of Angels.
SEVEN ORDERS OF UNFALLEN ANGELS
NAME RANK SERIAL NO.
Cherubim Four living creatures guarding the way to the Ezekiel 10
Elite Guard tree of life and transporting the throne 91x
Seraphim Safeguard the holiness of God Isaiah 6
Secret Service
Archangel A chief prince Jude 9, Daniel 10
Supreme Commander (Michael)
Holy Angels Set apart for the Second Coming and Matthew 25:31
High Command appearance with glory
Mighty Angels Angels receiving delegated power as God’s 2 Thessalonians 1:7
Commissioned Officers forces at the last battle (Gabriel)
Elect Angels Chosen for special operations in watching 1 Timothy 5:21
NCO’s over us
Strong Angels Messenger with a loud voice carrying God’s Revelation 5:2;
The Enlisted Host commands Psalm 103:20
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7. Five Orders of Demons.
FIVE ORDERS OF FALLEN ANGELS
LEADERS LOCATIONS
Thrones A potentate sitting in a place of power
The Godfathers
Dominions Rulers over an area
Dons
Principalities A chief governing others as a magistrate
A Lieutenant
Authorities Privileged ones carrying Imperial responsibility
A “Made Man”
Powers Exercising supremacy over others through lying miracles
A Stooge
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8. POINT 2.
• Angels do right now what we should
be perfecting in our life right now,
and what we will be doing perfectly
in eternity.
A. General Ministry
1) Praise, Ps 148:1-2
2) Worship, Ps 29:1; 89:7; Neh 9:6; Isa 6:3;
Rev 4:8
3) Rejoice in God’s work, Job 38:4-7; Luke
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9. 2. SPECIAL MINISTRY
1) Ministered to Christ, Heb 1:6; Luke 1;
22:43; 2 Thes 1:7; Matt 13:49; 25:31; Rev
2) Minister to the nations as guardians, Dan
12:1; 10:10-14,20-21
3) Minister to the unrighteous, Acts 12:23; 2
Thes 1:7-8; Matt 13:39-40
4) Minister to saints to guide and guard, Ps
91:11; 2 Kgs 6:17; Luke 16:22; Heb 1:14
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10. Definition:
• Satan was a created angel who
occupied the highest position
covering God’s throne as light-
bearer (which is what the name 10
Lucifer means), Ezek 28:12-15.
11. 1. KNOW YOUR OPPONENT
• Satan is a finite, created being
• He cannot know our thoughts apart from
our words, or read our hearts apart from
our actions
• He is successful because of long
experience with human nature, and
deception, 2 Cor 11:14
• We are able to resist him successfully,
James 4:7
• God imposes set limitations on Satan
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12. 2. KNOW HISSTRATEGIES
1) He slanders and opposes God, Gen 3:4-5
2) He counterfeits the work of God, 2 Cor 11:14-15
3) He accuses believers, Rev 12:20
4) He implants tares among the wheat, Mat 13:38-
39
5) He incites the lost to persecute the saints, Rev
2:10
6) He tempts believers to sin, 1 Cor 7:5
7) He deceives the nations, Rev 20:3
8) He blinds the minds of the lost, 2 Cor 4:4
9) He harasses believers, 2 Cor 12:7
10) He steals the word of- Shelby from unbelievers,
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Matt 13:19
13. Point 3.
• Because
demons are like
the Devil in that
they want to
have their own
authority, they
invented idolatry
after the flood.
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14. Point 3.
• Because
demons are like
the Devil in that
they want to
have their own
authority, they
invented idolatry
after the flood.
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15. 1. GENERAL WORK
1) Oppose the people of God, Eph 6:12;
2 Cor 12:7; 1 Thes 2:18
2) Frustrate the purpose of God through
his angels, Dan 10:13; Zech 3:1
3) Support the ascendancy of Satan,
Rev 12:7
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16. 2. SPECIAL WORK
1) Seek to control the bodies of men or
animals, Mark 5:8-13
2) Inflict physical infirmities, Mark
9:17,25
3) Produce moral impurity, Mark 5:2
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17. Point 4.
• Satan seeks to
control
anything we do
not give to God
entirely; that
means
Christians can
be demon
oppressed.
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18. NEXT CLASS
WK DATE SUBJECT DUE
8 Mar 3 The Judgment Seat of Christ & Prophecy (Eschatology) Doctrinal Statement
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