Angelology Flashcards
What is the definition of the word angel?
Messenger
Are angels referred to in the feminine or masculine gender
Masculine but they are not male
When was the angelic host created?
They were a part of the original creation, and are created spirits
What are the classifications of the angelic host?
Angels, who are messengers, cherubim who are associated with vindication of God’s holiness, and Seraphim who unceasingly worship God
What is the ministry of the angelic host?
They minister to God in worship and man guardians, spectators guides and minister with comfort and to strengthen believers
What are the names and titles of specific angels?
Lucifer, Michael, and Gabriel
Who is the Angel of the Lord?
It is likely that the Angel of the Lord is a Theophany
Who was Satan?
Satan Lucifer created with the angelic house. He was anointed cherub and perfect in his creation.
How did Lucifer fall
He fell through pride in himself
What are the five “I will’s” of Satan
- I will ascend into heaven
- I will exalt my throne above the stars of God
- I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation in the side to the north,
- I will ascend above the heights of the clouds
- I will be like the most high
What are the powers of Satan?
He is able to work miracles, blind the eyes of the ungodly. He is subtle.
He is powerful, but not omnipotent, intelligent, but not omniscient, influential but not omnipresent.
What is the character of Satan?
He is the adversary, the accuser and the tempter
Why is it believed that the Angel of the Lord may be a Theophany?
The angel had the prerogative to forgive sins
The Angel is occasionally designated as Deity
He never discouraged worship
the Angel’s actions are considered God’s in Zachariah.
The Angel perform work that can only be those of God,
the Angel exercises Divine prerogative of judgment.
What are the two main passages about Lucifer?
Isaiah 14:12-14
Ezekiel 28:12-18
What is the Biblical description of angels?
Large numbers
Speed
Great strength
Great wisdom
Righteous
