1. Angelology: Angels Good and Bad — Who Are They? A Study of the Doctrine of Angels

2. THE NATURE AND ATTRIBUTES OF ANGELS Angels are a created body of beings. Angels were created simultaneously and innumerable in number. Angels are spirit beings. Angels are a higher order of being than man. Angels are swift and powerful. The angels were all created in the same state of goodness or holiness. All holy angels reside in heaven, in God’s presence.

3. CATEGORIES OF ANGELS Archangels Chief princes Ruling angels Other kinds of angels — Cherubim Seraphim Living Creatures

4. PROIMINENT INDIVIDUAL ANGELS Lucifer — perhaps the most exalted angel of all Michael — the chief of angels Gabriel — the “missionary” angel

5. THE MINISTRY OF ANGELS Ministry to God Ministry to Christ Ministry to Believers Ministry to Unbelievers

6. THE CHARACTER OF SATAN REVEALED IN HIS NAMES Satan — adversary or resister Evil One — He is responsible for evil Devil — slanderer Serpent — referring to his subtlety and craftiness Tempter Prince of this world God of this age Deceiver of the whole world Angel of light Accuser of the brethren Head of the house of evil

7. SATAN’S HISTORY Satan enjoyed a privileged status with God Satan was a wise and intelligent being, perfect in beauty (Ezk. 28:12). Satan sinned and fell from his exalted position. Pride was the cause of his downfall. The five “I wills” of Satan are matched and superceded by the six “I wills” of God “The ultimate moral question of the universe is this: can the creature in fact become equal to the Creator?”

8. WHY THE CROSS OF CHRIST WAS A DEFEAT FOR SATAN Heb. 2:14 — Christ defeated death and thereby stripped Satan of his power and gave hope (confidence!) beyond the grave. Rom. 3:25-26 — God is now both just and the One who justifies; His righteousness is fully validated. 1 Jn. 3:8 — Christ’s death and resurrection made it possible for a people to live a new and righteous life.

9. TYPES OF DEMONS Those who still occupy positions in the heavenlies. Those who roam the earth. Those who are currently shut up in the abyss, but will be released during the tribulation. Those who were bound at the Fall, kept in chains until the final judgment.

10. THE ACTIVITY OF DEMONS They oppose God, His angels, and His people. They support the work of Satan. They indwell bodies (both human and animal). They influence the mind. They deceive nations. They deceive people.

11. LESSONS FOR BELIEVERS Christians cannot be demon possessed. Christians should put on the whole armor of God. Christians should be absorbed with Christ and the Scriptures. Christians should avoid relying on their own power and authority in dealing with demons. Christians should obey the Scriptures. Christians should recognize the power of Satan, but not be afraid of him or his followers. Christians should not blame everything on the Devil.