Angels & Demons
1. Are there some things that are invisible to us?
"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers" Colossians 1:16
2. What superhuman beings does the Bible mention?
"Angels" Psalm 8:5
3. Has anyone ever seen an angel?
"The Lord opened the eyes of Balaam and he saw the angel of the Lord" Numbers 22:31
4. What type of angels were stationed at the entrance to the garden of Eden when man was driven out?
"Cherubims" Genesis 3:24
Angels are not the spirits of dead people as some may suppose. No one had yet died when Adam and Eve were driven from Eden. The Bible speaks of intelligent beings in the universe rejoicing at the creation of the earth (Job 38:4-7).
5. How powerful are angels?
"That excel in strength" Psalm 103:20
6. How swiftly do they move?
"As the appearance of a flash of lightning" Ezekiel 1:14
7. What have they been sent forth to do?
"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" Hebrews 1:14
8. How might we meet an angel some day?
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares" Hebrews 13:2
9. How do angels protect God’s people from danger?
"The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them" Psalm 34:7
Angels often help God's people in times of crisis: 1 Kings 9:1-8; Daniel 6:16-23; Acts 5:17-23; Acts 12:5-11
10. How will God protect His people through the calamities of the last days?
"He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways" Psalm 91:11
11. Are angels assigned even to children?
"Despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father" Matthew 18:10
12. How does the Bible describe the loyalty of the angels to God?
"That do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word" Psalm 103:20
13. Have there been some rebellious angels?
"God spared not the angels that sinned" 2 Peter 2:4
14. What is sin?
"Sin is the transgression of the law" 1 John 3:4
15. Who is the leader of the rebellious angels?
"The Devil, and Satan" Revelation 12:9
16. What was he called before he fell?
"Lucifer" Isaiah 14:12
17. What position did he hold in heaven?
"The anointed cherub that covereth" Ezekiel 28:14
18. What was he like from the day he was created until iniquity was found in him?
"Perfect" Ezekiel 28:15
19. In three words or less, what did Lucifer do that God cast him out and took away his position as covering cherub?
"Thou hast sinned" Ezekiel 28:16
20. What sin did he first commit in his heart?
"Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness" Ezekiel 28:17
21. Whose position did he covet?
"God" "The most High" Isaiah 14:13, 14
22. This led to what in heaven?
"War" Revelation 12:7
23. What percentage of the angels (symbolically referred to as "stars") joined Satan in his rebellion?
"The third part" Revelation 12:4
24. Did their rebellion succeed?
"And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven" Revelation 12:8
25. What happened to Satan and his angels?
"He was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him" Revelation 12:9
26. They are now being reserved in what condition until the judgment of the great day?
"In everlasting chains under darkness" Jude 6
The Bible speaks of the fallen angels as "unclean spirits," "evil spirits," and "devils." Their work of darkness is limited to this world. For an illustration of their destructive work upon man and beast when unrestrained by the mighty angels of God, read Mark 5:1-13.
27. What is Satan doing now?
"The devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour" 1 Peter 5:8
28. Why has he come to us now in great wrath?
"Because he knoweth that he hath but a short time" Revelation 12:12
29. What shall we do to stand against him?
"Put on the whole armour of God" Ephesians 6:11
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" Ephesians 6:12
30. What armor do we need?
"Having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" Ephesians 6:14-17
31. In what three traps does Satan get people?
"The lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life" 1 John 2:16
Although Satan makes his offers appear enticing, his purpose is to destroy people. Job 1:6-22 unveils the real conflict going on behind the scenes over each one of us.
32. What specific action must we take?
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God" James 4:7, 8
33. If we stay close to God, what promise may we claim when Satan bombards us?
"When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him" Isaiah 59:19
34. How are the angels of God affected when we decide to place ourselves on God’s side?
"There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth" Luke 15:10