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Theological Considerations Flashcards

1
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Demonology is theological to the core – not paranormal. True or False

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True

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There is an order of celestial beings. These beings are mentioned at least______ times in the Old Testament and _______

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108

165

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The presence of spirit beings has been recognized in almost all systems of religion.
true or false

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True

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What does the designation angel mean?

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messenger

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The holy or elect angels are the messengers of their Creator while the fallen angels are messengers of Satan, whom they elect to serve and are styled as demons.
True or False

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True

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since God is spirit (John 4:24), in no way partaking of material elements, we can assume these created beings more closely

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resemble God than do us as there is an angel or spirit kingdom.

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In their ordinary form, they are without

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physical bodies (Heb. 1:13-14 - cf. Eph. 6:12

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Though angles more closely resemble God, it is imperative to remember that they were not created in the _______ thereby, not participating in the

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image of God

redemption of man

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9
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Five times within the Old Testament, we read “Sons of God.” Each of these five occasions to make reference to

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these supernatural beings (Gen. 6:2,4; Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7).

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Angels are

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innumerable. They are not subject to death or any form of extinction; therefore, they do not decrease neither do they increase in number

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They are not self-existent and depend upon their Creator as does man. Scriptures ________ and _____and _______ tell us that

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(Ps. 148:2,5 - cf. Neh. 9:6; Col. 1:16)

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Angels are direct creations of God, standing in immediate and personal relation to the Creator.
True or false

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True

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13
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demonic entities exist because of

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rejection and rebellion

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what idea of rejection caused the rebellion amongst these spiritual entities?

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The idea that humankind will one day be exalted above all angels was unacceptable to certain of these spiritual entities. This rejection of God’s plan infected the cosmos of fallen angels that refuse to serve mankind.

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15
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There are different classes of angels. What are they?

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Cherubim, Seraphim, and living creatures.

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The living creatures is a title that represents these angels as manifesting the

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the fullness of divine life, unceasing activity, and abiding participation in the worship of God

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The Cherubim are mentioned in

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Gen. 3:24; II Kings 19:15; Ezek. 10:1-20 and 28:14-16.

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Scripture indicates that Cherubim

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are chiefly the guardians of the Throne of God

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19
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Satan may have been one of these particular angels before he fell according to what scripture

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Ezekiel 28:14-16
King James Version
14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.

15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.

16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.

A Cherubim may also be found as one of the “living beings” in the book of Revelation

20
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The Seraphim are distinct from the Cherubim and are mentioned by name once in?

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Isaiah 6:2-6
New King James Version
2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to another and said:

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!”
4 And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke.

5 So I said:

“Woe is me, for I am [a]undone!
Because I am a man of unclean lips,
And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;
For my eyes have seen the King,
The Lord of hosts.”
6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar.

21
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Seraphim is also known as the

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Burning ONes

22
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Archangels exist. Gabriel is one of three angels specifically mentioned in the Bible. The other two angels mentioned are Michael and Lucifer.

True or False

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True

23
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Gabriel means

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the mighty one of God

24
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Michael is called____and he is considered

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Archangel (Jude 9)

a great prince in Dan 12:1

25
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Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), Dominican friar and priest, an immensely influential philosopher and theologian explained that there were three main hierarchies. They are:

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The Highest hierarchy - Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones The Middle hierarchy - Dominations, Virtues, Powers The Lowest hierarchy - Principalities, Archangels, Angels

26
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The Apostle Paul, according to Archbishop James Long, explains that there are four kinds of angels that rebelled against God and they are:

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Principalities
Authorities
Rulers of Darkness
Spiritually wicked spirits

27
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Principalities

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these are considered the highest rank in Satanic kingdom and they are the chief rulers (Col 2:10, Eph 1:21; 6:12)

28
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Authorities

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these angels have received their powers from Satan and do his bidding (Eph 1:21; 6:12; Col. 2:10)

29
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Rulers of Darkness

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they are the spirit world rulers who assist the plans of Satan in the world (Dan 10:13-21); Eph 1-21; 612; Col 1:16-18)

30
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Spiritually wicked spirits

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existing within Satan’s kingdom (Eph 1:21; 6:21; Col 1:16-18)

31
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Spanish Franciscan Catholic Bishop, Alphonse De Spina- Ten Classifications/ Species of Demons.”

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Fates, who alter the destiny

  • Poltergeists, who cause mischief
  • Incubi and Succubi, who stimulate lust and perversion - Marching Hordes, who bring about war
  • Familiars, who assist witches
  • Nightmares, who disturb sleep through bad dreams
  • Demons formed from Human Semen
  • Disguised Demons
  • Demons who Assail the Saintly
  • Demons who Instigate Witchcraft
32
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there are seven Old Testament books that refer to Satan and every New Testament writer referred to Satan

True or False

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True

33
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The devil’s greatest feat

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making most of the world believe that he doesn’t exist

34
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Scripture tells us that Satan is a spiritual creature gifted with intelligence and will true or false

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true

35
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Christ refers to Satan 25 times in the New Testament. True or false

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true

36
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Satan was created perfect in wisdom and beauty

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“Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the King of Tyrus, and say unto him, THUS saith the LORD God; Thou sealest up the sun, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty‖ (Ezek. 28:12

37
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He was sinless in conduct Ezek. 28:15

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Thou was perfect in thy ways from the day thou was created, till iniquity was found in thee

38
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Lucifer was set upon the mountain as director of worship Ezek.28:14

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Thou art the anointed Cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so; thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire

39
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Devil means

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“slanderer, defamer, one who accuses falsely

40
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satan does have knowledge of scripture, he is able to manipulate this knowledge, and he utilizes his intellect to confuse the believers

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Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

41
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It is also quite clear in Isaiah that he wishes to be like God and even exceed God and His power and scripture points that out in Isaiah 14: 13-14.

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You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will.

42
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Satan can appear as a beautiful, innocent creature or a ghostly being whose main mission is to cause havoc and pain on all those with whom he comes in contact.
true or false

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true

43
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The Names of Satan

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Liar.............................John 8:44 
Accuser.......................Rev 12: 
Enemy........................Matt 13:28
 Tempter......................Matt 4:3 
Prince of the power.......Eph 2:2 
Ruler of this world........Jn 12:31 
God of this world.........2 Cor 4:4 Beelzebul...................Matt12:24 
Adversary...................1 Pet 5:8
 Abaddon.....................Rev 9:11 
Serpent of old..............Rev12:9
 Great red dragon..........Rev 12:3 
Evil One......................Jn 17:15 
Devil..........................Matt 4:1 
Satan..........................Matt 4:10
44
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Demons can

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Influence one’s mind - Probably the most used tool in a demon’s toolbox is that of deception. Motives for influence include hindering God’s purpose for humanity and extending Satan’s authority.
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Seek embodiment - (Matt. 12:43; Mark 5:12). It seems that their power is in some measure is dependent upon the embodiment.
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Cause disease, disorders, and afflictions: (Be careful not to assign blame in all instances.)
A. Dumbness (Matt. 9:32-33)
B. Blindness (Matt. 12:22)
C. Insanity (Luke 8:26-35)
D. Suffering and deformities (Luke 13:11-17) -

And always deceive

45
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One of the most dangerous things that demonic entities can do is

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influence the mind will play havoc on the human mind. Demonic entities will cause you to sin, isolate yourself from your family and friends, manipulate your emotions and even cause you to think about things that you would ordinarily never consider.”

46
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Demonic subjugation begins with

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one giving his or her soul to Satan in exchange for fortune, fame, security, a particular outcome, etc., thus giving Satan permission to control his or her life. Selling one’s soul to the devil is not without consequences.

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principle of compensation

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Taking Satan up on his promises

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