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Angelology and Demonology (Millard Erickson)

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What were Dionysius’ three classifications of angels?

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  1. Thrones, Cherubim, Seraphim
  2. Mights, Dominions, Powers
  3. Principalities, Archangels, Angels
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How did Dionysius’ classifications of angels relate to one another?

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“The first group, closest to God, enlightened the second group, who in turn enlightened the third group” (Erickson, p. 405).

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How did Dionysius say that the hierarchy of the angels should be reflected on earth?

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Based on Gal. 3:19, humans were a lower order that had no real access to God except through angels. Human orders, especially in the church, should resemble the hierarchy of the angels.

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What was the result of Thomas Aquinas’ emphasis on Angelology?

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Thomas Aquinas’ attempts to reason various issues surrounding the nature and condition of angels resulted in a strong emphasis on the supersensible realm of angels. “[Later] theology tended to attribute everything that occurred to angelic (or demonic) activity” (Erickson, p. 406).

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How did Johannes Quinstedt and Charles Hodge reason for the existence of angels?

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They said that there are no gaps in nature. If there are non-spiritual beings (stones), and beings that are part spiritual and part non-spiritual (humans), there must be beings that are fully spiritual (angels).

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What was Rudolf Bultmann’s attitude toward angels?

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To Bultmann, angels were a myth. Today we understand that sickness is not caused by demons, but bacteria. It’s impossible to avail ourselves of modern technology and science while holding a belief in spirits and miracles.

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What is the meaning of both the Hebrew and Greek words translated “angel”?

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The Hebrew word mal’ak and the Greek word aggelos both mean “messenger,” whether human or angelic.

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What is the meaning of Malak and Angelos in 1 Kings 19.2 and Luke 7.24?

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1 Kings 19:2 - the human messenger sent by Jezebel to Elijah

Luke 7:24 - certain disciples of John the Baptist

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Who is the only angel named as an archangel?

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Michael

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What does Psalm 148:2, 5 “clearly imply” about the origin of angels? What does Col. 1:16 say about this?

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Psalm 148:2, 5 states that the angels were created at the Lord’s command. Col. 1:16 says all things were created by God for Himself, whether in heaven or on earth.

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What does Job 38:6-7 say?

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“…[W]ho laid [the Earth’s] cornerstone when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy” (Job 37:7)?

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What does Genesis 2:1 say?

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“Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished” (Gen 2:1).

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What does Exo. 20:11 say?

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“For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day” (Exo. 20:11).

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What is the implication of Job 38:7, Gen. 2:1. and Exo. 20:11 regarding the creation of angels?

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The angels were created prior to the creation of the Earth, but were a part of the Genesis 1 creation event. Erickson cannot state this with certainty though other scholars believe it.

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What does Heb. 1:4 say about the nature of angels?

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Angels are ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.

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What does Matt 8:16 say about the nature of angels?

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Fallen angels are also spirits that can possess people. Many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus.

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What does Matt 12:45 and Luke 11:26 say about the nature of angels?

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Jesus teaches about fallen angels (demons) as spirits who possess people, sometimes in groups.

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What does Luke 7:21 say about the nature of angels?

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Jesus was curing people of evil spirits (demons).

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What does Luke 8:2 say about the nature of angels?

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Mary Magdelene had seven demons in her.

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What does Acts 19:12 say about the nature of angels?

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Paul was able to heal people of evil spirits by simply having his aprons and handkerchiefs brought to them.

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What does Rev. 16:14 say about the nature of angels?

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Three unclean spirit demons came out of the dragon, beast, and false prophet. They could perform signs and deceive men.

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What does Eph. 6:12 say about the nature of angels?

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Humans don’t struggle with flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

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What does Col. 1:16 say about the nature of angels?

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The heavenly forces are invisible. God created all things in the heavens and on the earth, both visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers.

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What does Matt. 22:30 and Luke 20:36 say about the nature of angels?

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Angels do not marry and do not die.

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How does Erickson explain the physical appearances of invisible angels?

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Angels are spiritual beings that have no physical or material form. Physical appearances (angelophanies) in the Bible were allowed by God for a specific occasion. God must open the eyes of people in the Bible for them to see angels.

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What is the most extended passage on angels, and what point does it make?

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Hebrews 1:5-2:9 establishes that Christ is superior to the angels.

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What are the points Erickson makes regarding the appearance of angels?

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They normally have a human-like appearance when they are seen, with blazingly bright, white clothing that shines with the glory of God, resembling lightning. Angels never appear in the Bible in female form, and aside from the cherubim and seraphim, may not be winged.

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What are the points Erickson makes regarding the power that angels’ possess?

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Angels are personal, and intelligent. Some are good, while others are evil and have fallen away. Angels have superhuman knowledge but are not omniscient. Angels can learn. They also have superhuman power, but are not omnipotent. They get their power from God and carry out His commands.

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What are the arguments for and against the angelic identity of the “sons of God” in Genesis 6?

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The “sons of God” mentioned in Genesis 6 could be angels or demons that mated with human women to create mighty offspring, displeasing God. This is contrary to what Jesus taught about angels in Matt. 22:30, however. Another possibility is that the sons of God could be the sons of Seth who mated with the pagan descendants of Cain.

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What are the three major interpretations of “The Angel of the Lord”?

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  1. He is an angel with a special commission.
  2. He is God visible in human form.
  3. He is the preincarnate Christ, the Logos (a Christophany).
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What five angelic activities does Erickson mention?

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  1. Angels continually worship and give praise to God.
  2. Angels served to communicate messages to people.
  3. Angels minister to believers, protecting them, and tending to their spiritual needs.
  4. Angels administer God’s judgments on His enemies.
  5. Angels will accompany the Lord in His second coming and herald the gathering of the elect.
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What does 2 Peter 2:4 indicate about the origin of demons?

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God did not spare angels who sinned, but cast them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment.

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What does Jude 6 say about the origin of demons?

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Angels who did not keep their domain (positions of authority) have been kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for the final judgment.

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What have some, like Ryrie, theorized about angels based on 2 Peter 2:4 and Jude 6, and what does Erickson believe?

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Some have theorized that there are two classes of fallen angels, those who are bound until judgment day and those who are free to do evil on the earth. Erickson believes that all demons have free reign to do evil, even though they have all been cast into the “nether gloom” (Erickson, p. 416).

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What does the Bible seem to say that demons are?

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Fallen angels.

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What do the names “Satan” and “Devil” signify?

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Satan - to be or act as an adversary.

Devil - adversary, accuser.

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What indications are there that Satan is a demon?

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Luke 10:17-20 - Casting out demons signals Satan’s defeat.

Acts 10:38 and Luke 13:16 - Demon possession was characterized by being under the devil’s power.

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What five aspects does Erickson relate to the “Role of Angelology”?

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  1. Comfort and encouragement in realizing numerous, powerful, invisible angels are available to minister to us.
  2. The way angels praise and serve God is a model for us now, and a picture of what eternity will be like.
  3. Even angels who were close to God were overtaken by temptation and fell. This is a sobering reminder to be careful lest we fall.
  4. We should be aware that demons are dangerous in their subtle ways, and they give us insight into how Satan works. Don’t take the devil too lightly, nor have too strong an interest in him.
  5. Satan’s powers are limited by God, and we can resist him successfully. His defeat is also certain.
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What Bible verse says angels are ministering spirits?

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Heb. 1:4

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What Bible verse says that demon-possessed people were being brought to Jesus?

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Matt. 8:16

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What Bible verses record Jesus speaking about demons returning to indwell a person and bringing more demons with him?

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Matt. 12:45 and Luke 11:26

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What Bible verse says Jesus was curing people of evil spirits?

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Luke 7:21

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What Bible verse says that Mary Magdelene had seven demons come out of her?

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Luke 8:2

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What Bible verse says that people brought some of Paul’s garments to demon-possessed people and they were healed of their diseases and evil spirits?

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Acts 19:12

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What Bible verse says that unclean spirits of demons came out of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet?

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Rev. 16:4

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What Bible verse says that humans do not struggle with flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms?

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Eph. 6:12

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What Bible verse says that all things in heaven and on earth, both visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers, were created by God?

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Col. 1:16

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What Bible verses says that angels do not marry and never die?

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Matt. 22:30 and Luke 20:36

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