Introduction
Many
of
us
have
a
conceptual
understanding
of
angels.
For
some
of
us,
our
understanding
of
angels
is
based
upon
what
we
have
read
in
the
Bible,
books
or
seen
in
movies.
For
example,
if
you
were
asked
to
draw
a
picture
of
an
angel
and
describe
what
the
angel
does…what
would
you
draw
and
what
would
you
say?
(Think
about
your answer.)
Some
may
draw
a
human-like
angel
with
a
white
flowing
garment
and
wings
as
they
fly
around
or
play
a
musical
instrument
(likely
a
harp).
I
must
admit
this
describes
my
conceptual understanding just a short time ago.
The
intent
of
this
writing
is
to
replace
our
conceptual
images
with
definitive
scripture-based
information
that
supports
a
more
accurate,
deeper
and
broader
understanding of angels.
Due to the length of content, this
lesson may only be read via a
downloadable PDF file (which
includes the thought-provoking questions).
Listed
below
is
a
summary
overview
of
key
lesson
content.
•
All
angels
are
God-created,
including
holy
and
fallen
angels.
•
Holy
angels
may
be
categorized:
Throne
Room,
the
Angel
of
the
Lord,
Archangel,
Messenger
Angel,
and
Ministering Angels.
o
Throne
Room
angels
include
Cherubim,
Seraphim
and Living Creatures.
o
The
Angel
of
the
Lord
in
the
Old
Testament
spoke
with words that can only come from God.
o
Michael is the prince of all warrior angels.
o
Gabriel
was
instrumental
in
delivering
messages
to
Daniel,
the
father
of
John
the
Baptist,
and
to
the
mother and earthly father of Jesus.
o
There
are
multiple
instances
of
ministering
angels
fulfilling God’s will and influencing history.
o
Angels
will
be
involved
in
delivering
God’s
wrath
during the last days.
•
Additional angelic information:
o
We are to worship God only and not angels.
o
Angels can transform into a physical body.
o
Angels experience emotions.
o
Angels do not marry or procreate.
o
There are at least 100 million holy angels.
•
Fallen
angels
are
those
who
decided
to
follow
Satan
in
a rebellion against God.
o
Satan
and
his
angels
were
defeated
by
Michael
and were cast down to earth.
o
Satan was an anointed cherub.
o
Fallen angels and demons:
▪
There
is
a
hierarchy
of
fallen
angels
(thrones,
dominions, principalities, and powers).
▪
Fallen
angels
and
demons
have
different
characteristics.
▪
Demons
may
have
a
different
origin
than
fallen
angels.
▪
God’s
spirit
within
a
born-again
believer
precludes Christian demonization.
▪
Demons
will
attempt
to
harass,
oppress
and
create temptations for Christians.
o
Satan,
his
fallen
angels,
death,
hell,
and
those
not
found
written
in
the
Book
of
Life
will
be
cast
into
the
lake of fire for eternity.