Angels

The Fallen Angels

The Fallen Angels

The reference to demons occurs frequently in the Bible. Jesus recognized their existence, as did the seventy disciples He sent out and the Apostle Paul. As believers, we are admonished to always focus on the Lord and never give the hosts of darkness any meaningful prominence in our lives. We rejoice in God’s victory, believing in His triumph over the demons. However, ignoring them is foolish, and they should be respected for their power but never feared. Angels are referenced more than three times as often as demons. So, let us always remember the words of Elisha: “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them… Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see” (2 Kings 6:16-17).

The Angel of The Lord and His Heavenly Hosts

The Angel of The Lord and His Heavenly Hosts

We begin with the Cherubim and Seraphim angels, their ministry to God, and the Tabernacle of Moses. Cherubim first appeared at the Garden of Eden entrance and later in constructing the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant. Inferring a correlation to the Garden of Eden, Cherubim were woven into the inner veil that separated the holy of holies. Our Sages wrote that Cherub angels have a child-like appearance, hence their portrayal in Christian art as babies with wings. Ezekiel refers to them nineteen times, with many believing they are synonymous with the four living creatures described in Revelation. In his vision, he saw four Cherubim angels in the midst and around the throne of God, ministering to the Lord.

The Doctrine of Angels

The Doctrine of Angels

The Bible opens with God’s declaration of His creation of the heavens and the earth: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). The verse tells us that from the beginning, God created two worlds: the physical universe and the unseen heavenly or spiritual realm. Even though invisible, we must never forget that this spiritual realm is created, and within it are the spiritual beings that inhabit this domain—the angels.