Title: Angelology: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons
Author: Dan Cote

The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons
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	The word angel appears about 275 times in thirty-four or more books of the Bible. Christ acknowledges the existence of angels (Matt. 18:10; 26:53). Angels are created beings (Col. 1:16). They were created before the world (Job 38:6-7) in a state of holiness (Jude 6). They possess intellect (1 Pet. 1:12), emotion (Luke 2:13), and, will (Jude 6). Angels are immortal (Luke 20:36) spirit beings (Heb. 1:14), and are unable to reproduce (Mark 12:25); they possess great power (2 Pet. 2:11) and are innumerable in number (Heb 12:22). There is a hierarchy of angels which includes Archangels (Jude 9), Chief Princes (Daniel 10:13), Ruling Angels (Eph. 3:10), Guardian Angels (Heb. 1:14), Seraphim (Is. 6:1-3), Cherubim (Gen. 3:22-24), and chosen Angels (1 Tim. 5:21). Angels ministered to Christ (Matt. 2:13; 4:11; 28:2; Luke 22:43), to believers (Heb 1:14; Acts 12:7), and to the nations (Dan. 12:1; 10:21; Rev. 8, 9,16).
	The existence of Satan is taught in seven books of the Old Testament and by every New Testament author. Christ acknowledged and taught the existence of Satan (Matt. 13:39; Luke 10:18; 11:18).  He possesses emotion (Rev 12:17), intellect (2 Cor. 11:13), and will (2 Tim. 2:26). He is referred to by many names including Devil, Lucifer, Prince of this world (John 12:31), God of this age (2 Cor. 4:4), accuser of the brothers (Rev. 12:10). He masquerades as an angel of light (2 Cor. 11:14). He sows weeds among the wheat in an attempt to destroy the Kingdom of God. (Matt. 13:38-39). Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers (2 Cor. 4:4), and snatches the Word from their hearts (Luke 8:12).
	Satan is a created spirit being of the order of cheribum and was the highest of angelic creatures (Ez. 28:12-14). He is however a creature and is therefore not omniscient or infinite. He can be resisted by Christians (James 4:7) and is limited in his activity by God (Job 1:12). With regard to character, he is a murderer and liar (John 8:44), sinner (1 John 3:8) and adversary. The judgment of Satan was pronounced at Eden (Gen 3:14-15). Christ gained victory over Satan at the cross (John 12:31-31; 14:30; 16:11). For the present, he prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour (1 Pet. 5:8). He will be confined to the abyss at the beginning of the millennium (Rev. 20:2) and will later be cast into the lake of fire at the end of the millennium (Rev 20:10). 
	Demons are likely fallen angels (Matt. 12:24) engaged in supporting the activities of Satan (Eph. 6:11-12; Rev. 16:13-16).

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