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Angelology (the Doctrine of Angels)
Holy Angels:
We believe that the angels are created beings, with each angel being a direct creation of God. They are by nature spirit beings possessing all the characteristics of personality (intellect, emotion, and will) and are superior to man in power. Their purposes of existence are to praise and glorify God, to serve as ministering spirits on behalf of believers, and to serve God in whatever ways He desires (Ps. 103:20-21; 148:2; Matt. 22:28-30; Luke 20:36; Col. 1:16; Heb. 1:13-14; II Pet. 2:11).
Demons:
We believe that demons are fallen angels who followed Satan in his rebellion against God, that they are unclean and deceiving spirits, and that they continue to serve Satan in carrying out his evil purposes. Their ultimate destiny is the lake of fire (Matt. 10:1; 12:24; 25:41; Luke 4:36; Acts 5:16; 8:7; I Tim. 4:1; Rev. 12:9).
Satan:
We believe that Satan is a created angelic being, originally in a state of perfection and in the highest position of leadership in the angelic world. He is now fallen, due to his pride and desire to replace God, and is the ruler of all fallen angels of the present world system and of the atmosphere surrounding earth. He deceives nations, blinds the minds of unbelievers, opposes and endeavors to destroy believers, and continually seeks to frustrate the purposes of God. He was defeated at the cross and will ultimately be cast into the lake of fire (Isa. 14:12-15; Ez. 28:12-19; Matt. 25:41; John 14:30; 16:11; II Cor. 4:4; Eph. 2:2; I Pet. 5:8; I John 3:8; 5:19; Rev. 20:3, 10).
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