Answers to Common Questions about Angels & Demons
Overview
Spiritual forces are very real, but often misinterpreted. In Answers to Common Question about Angels & Demons, authors H. Wayne House and Timothy J. Demy discuss such questions as: What are the differences between angels and humans? What is the origin of demons? What is the future of Satan? Do infants who die become angels?
Top Highlights
“It is important to remember three phrases in Colossians 1:16—‘by Him … through Him … and for Him.’ Angels are not ‘free agents’ in the world in either their existence or activity. They worship, serve, and glorify God, and so too, should we.” (Page 18)
“Unlike God, angels have spatial limitations—they can only be in one place at a time.” (Page 19)
“Old Testament was translated into Greek (the Septuagint), the word used for ‘messenger’ was angelos” (Page 18)
“From biblical references to angels, we learn that angels have personalities that include:” (Page 19)
“Cherubim is the Hebrew plural form of cherub, a term for high-ranking, powerful, and majestic beings (never specifically called angels) who serve as guardians of the holiness of God, surround the throne of God, and defend it from the defilement of sin. Before his fall, Satan was a cherub (Ezek. 28:14, 16). In the garden of Eden, cherubim and a flaming sword guarded the tree of life (Gen. 3:24) after the fall of Adam and Eve.” (Page 24)
- Title: Answers to Common Questions about Angels & Demons
- Authors: H. Wayne House, Timothy J. Demy
- Series: Answers to Common Questions Series
- Publisher: Kregel
- Print Publication Date: 2011
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Angels › Biblical teaching--Miscellanea; Angels › Christianity--Miscellanea; Angels › Miscellanea
- ISBN: 9780825426839
- Resource ID: LLS:NSWRSCMMNNGDMNS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:55:20Z