Sermon: The Spirit World

What Scripture Says About Angels
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Given 19-Jul-25; 80 minutes

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Scripture provides an overview of the spirit world, focusing on both faithful and fallen, correcting both cultural and religious misconceptions generated through mysticism, apocryphal texts, and Hellenistic philosophies. Though many popular notions of angels come from non-biblical sources, the Bible offers the most accurate insights into their role, nature, and function. Angels are spirit beings created before the earth, totally joyful at its formation. Unlike humans, angels are neither material or reproductive and are generally depicted as male. They are vastly numerous, intelligent, powerful, and organized, yet exercising humility and submission to God's will. They function as messengers, warriors, protectors, and servants of Almighty God. Only three have been named: Michael, Gabriel, and Helel (Satan). Any other angelic names are apocryphal and false. Biblical terms for angels include sons of God, holy ones, watchers and hosts which identify their function as God's emissaries. Fallen angels are referred to as demons and unclean spirits and are linked with dominions hostile to God. Even though righteous angels are mightier than men, they do not exalt themselves. We observe that Michael deferred to God in rebuking Satan. Scripture forbids angel worship or speculation. Angels refuse worship from humans but identify as syndouloi or fellow servants with us. Their humility and obedience contrast with the rebellion spirit of demons who sought rulership and control. God's people are warned against straying into speculative and mystical angelology. We are cautioned against focusing on the mysteries withheld but to focus on what has been clearly shown by the scriptures as existing to glorify God, assisting His people. Like the righteous angelic beings, our response should be to worship God and faithfully keep His Word.


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