Angelology / Demons

Question 1

how many books of the bible make reference to angels

Answer 1

34

Question 2

how many times does the bible reference angels

Answer 2

273

Question 3

how many times in the OT are angels referred

Answer 3

108

Question 4

how many times in the NT are angels referred

Answer 4

165

Question 5

3 attributes all angels possess

Answer 5

intellect, will, and emotions

Question 6

hebrew word for angel

Answer 6

malak (messenger) meaning the one who is sent. can refer to human or divine

Question 7

how many times is the word malak used in the OT

Answer 7

103 times

Question 8

greek word for angel

Answer 8

angelos, messenger

Question 9

how many times is the word angelos used in the NT

Answer 9

175

Question 10

cherubim

Answer 10

1. four faces (man, ox, lion, eagle)
2. 2 pair of wings (one in the middle of the back, one used to cover the body)
3. legs like a man, feet like calves hooves which shine like polished brass
4. one human hand under each wing (4 in total)
5. travel in groups of 4 forming a square

Question 11

seraphim

Answer 11

1. name means burning ones
2. have 6 wings (2 cover face, 2 cover feet, 2 used to fly)
3. proclaim God’s glory saying “holy, holy, holy, is the lord of hosts. the whole earth is full of his glory”
4. their praise shakes the foundation of heaven’s temple

Question 12

3 angels who’s names are in scripture

Answer 12

1. Michael
2. Gabriel
3. Lucifer

Question 13

3 angels

Answer 13

cherubim, seraphim, living creatures

Question 14

Michael

Answer 14

name means: who is like God,

responsibility: protector of Israel of heavenly hosts

Question 15

Gabriel

Answer 15

name means: mighty one of God

responsibility: God’s messenger to his people

Question 16

Lucifer

Answer 16

means: shining one or star of the morning
responsibility: held a position of authority around the throne of God
he was a cherub

Question 17

ways angels are superior to men

Answer 17

stronger, more knowledgeable, can fly, unbound by space and time, no sin nature

Question 18

angel activities in heaven

Answer 18

worship the person of God, observe the people of God, inquire into the plan of God, rejoice in the works of God, perform the will of God

Question 19

angel activities on earth regarding believers

Answer 19

inform, instruct, and interpret regarding the will and word of God, protect, provide, encourage acts, direct, assist in answers to prayer, carry believers home

Question 20

angel activities on earth regarding unbelievers

Answer 20

execute God’s judgement

Question 21

components of God’s judgement on satan

Answer 21

1. fell from original exalted position
2. ultimate defeat prophesied in eden
3. rendered powerless through the cross
4. will be cast out of heaven during the tribulation
5. will be bound in the pit for 1000 years
6. will be finally cast into the lake of fire

Question 22

erroneous views of origin of demons

Answer 22

1. deceased spirits of wicked men
2. spirits of a pre-adamic race
3. spirits of an unnatural union of fallen angels and human women
4. the fallen angels

Question 23

demon activities

Answer 23

oppose God’s purpose, execute Satan’s program, spread false doctrine, afflict human beings, Possession, deceive humans

Question 24

how do demons afflict human beings

Answer 24

insanity, muteness, immorality, deafness, blindness, suicidal mania, personal injuries, physical defects (disease), influence the mind

Question 25

2 groups of fallen angels described in scripture

Answer 25

1. unchained with limited freedom | 2. chained, with no freedom at present (in tartarus, bottomless pit, euphrates river)