Are there really Angels, Satan, and Demons?

This sermon is on Satan, Angels, and Demons. It describes the devil, the station of the angels,

the fall of the devil and his angels from Heaven.

             Satan

Most experts believe that Satan (Lucifer) was a Cherubim angel while a few believe him to be an Archangel. Regardless of which level of angel he was, he had been given great authority in Heaven and on the first Earth. God had appointed Lucifer to reign over the first Earth. It is during this time that there were large creatures (dinosaurs) that roamed the Earth and the Earth was inhabited by soulless mankind. It was also during this time that Lucifer rebels against God and there is a war in heaven. Satan is cast out along with his warrior angels. They proceed to destroy the Earth. God decided to end the chaos and total destruction to the surface of the planet resulted. Satan and his angels remained on the destroyed surface. Sometime later, God recreates the Earth in Genesis 1:3. Satan is ruler of the Earth and the pain and suffering of mankind is his work. Revelations describes how Satan rule will come to an end.

The angel that we refer to as Satan was originally called Lucifer. His name as described in the Old Testament book of Isaiah was Morning Star. Lucifer (or Morning Star) was God’s favorite angel and he gave him the power of free will and had appointed to full authority over the first Earth. He was very handsome / pleasant to look at and shined (henceforth the name Morning Star). Isaiah 14, verses 12 -19 describes how Lucifer fell from heaven when he willed to be God. Ezekiel 28:12 also describes his glory and fall.

Demons

Demons are some of the most destructive and violent angels that fell with Lucifer as he was cast out of Heaven. Some were so violent that God had to lock them in Hell pending the final judgment to prevent destruction of the universe. They have extreme hatred towards God and towards humans. They cause harmful and bad things to happen to people on Earth. In the book of Job, it is mentioned that Lucifer and his angels had tried to get to Job but could not because God had built a barrier around Job and his family. It was after God removed that protection was Lucifer able to affect Job.

Lucifer and his followers (angels) revolted against God. There was a great war in heaven. Lucifer and his angels were cast out of heaven. Some of the angels were bound and locked up in Hell. Others accompanied Lucifer back to his dominion and now roam the Earth causing pain and suffering to humans. The following is from the Amplified Bible:

“Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels went forth to battle with the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought, but they were defeated, and there was no room found for them in heaven any longer. And the huge dragon was cast down and out; that age-old serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, he who is the seducer (deceiver) of all humanity the world over; he was forced out and came down to the earth and his angels were flung out along with him”

Revelation 12:7-9 KJV

              Angels

There five most well-known types of angels in lowest to highest order are: Angels, Archangels, Ophanim, Cherubim’s, and Seraphims. Angles are the lowest form and they carry out the work of God.

Archangels are in command of legions of angels. There are three archangels, Michael, Gabriel, and Lucifer. Lucifer was in command of the warrior angels. When Lucifer and his followers (angles) fell from heaven, many of the angels had to be bound by God to prevent them from destroying the universe. Archangels are mentioned in the book of Daniel and in I Thessalonians 4:16 and Jude 1:9.

Wheels (Ophanim) are described as being wheel shaped and having eyes in their rims. Ezekiel described them as, "When they moved, the others moved; when they stopped, the others stopped; and when they rose from the earth, the wheels rose along with them; for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels." (see below)

Cherubim are near the throne of God. They have four faces: one of a man, ox, lion, and eagle. They have eight wings; they are full of eyes, and have the feet of an ox. Cherubim are considered the elect beings for the purpose of protection and they guard the throne of God. (see below - Also see Revelation 4: 6-8).

Seraphims  are the highest  order of angels that  were created.  They stand near  the throne of God.  Isaiah 6:1–3 describes the Seraphim:

"I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne above Him stood the Seraphim; each had six wings:  with two he covered his face,  and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. They are recorded as constantly saying 'Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.”

Written and Designed by,

Don L. Johnson