Evil Angels
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Along with faithful angels we also have in the spiritual realm evil angels or as most commonly referred to as demons.
Other than Lucifer (Satan) and a demon named Legion I'm not aware of any personal names for demons although in the Hebrew there are names for fallen angels in general.
The Hebrew word for "devils" is shedim. They also are known as sair and satyr. The word "he goat" is satyr in Hebrew and is thought to be tied into demon creatures of some sort. Sometimes in scripture the evil angels are referred to as the Devil's angels. They are also called familiar spirits, evil spirits, wicked spirits, seducing spirits or unclean spirits. Sometimes just the name demon is used.
In the case of Mary Magdalene she was possessed with seven demons. The word for "demon" in Greek is daimon and is found more than 75 times in the Greek NT.
So who are these demons? Some believe they are spirits of deceased wicked men. Some believe they are spirits of a pre-Adamic race. But there are no scriptural support whatsoever for these views.
The most logical biblical conclusion is that these demons are none other than the fallen angels Lucifer took with him when he defected from the side of God. We do know from scripture that there are unchained fallen angels who have a certain amount of freedom and also chained fallen angels who have no freedom at the present time.
There seems to be an organization and rank of these fallen angels. Scripture indicates that Satan's kingdom of evil angels is as organized as God's faithful angels. As we know this is a spiritual battle between the two so organization and rank does make sense.
Fallen angels, like good angels, are invisible spirit beings. However, on occasion they do manifest themselves. In Revelation we see three passages which offer a description of these corrupted creatures. Hideous.
So what are they like? Well we know they have personalities. They have names, they speak, and they are intelligent. They know who Jesus is. They know of a future damnation and they know the saved from the unsaved. They are able to formulate a Satan-centered systematic theology. They experience emotion such as fear and disdain. They possess great strength.
Their activities include their working to oppose God's purpose by executing Satan's program instead. They disseminate false doctrine, and they afflict human beings with all sorts of mental, emotional and physical problems. They can possess human beings and will in the latter days inflict grievous torture upon unsaved mankind during the tribulation.
Their destiny is to be judged by Christ and his church and will ultimately be cast into the Lake of Fire forever. Paul warned us that in the final days of the church age, demonic doctrines will prevail. I believe that is what is happening today. He said:
"Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils." 1 Timothy 4:1.
Christ also asked in Luke 18:8 that when he returns "Will I even find faith on the earth?" So I believe when he does return not many living will be true authentic Christians still standing and waiting for him. He won't have that many to rapture out of here. The demons will have been busily making sure as many as can be will be under the grip of their master Satan.
Other than Lucifer (Satan) and a demon named Legion I'm not aware of any personal names for demons although in the Hebrew there are names for fallen angels in general.
The Hebrew word for "devils" is shedim. They also are known as sair and satyr. The word "he goat" is satyr in Hebrew and is thought to be tied into demon creatures of some sort. Sometimes in scripture the evil angels are referred to as the Devil's angels. They are also called familiar spirits, evil spirits, wicked spirits, seducing spirits or unclean spirits. Sometimes just the name demon is used.
In the case of Mary Magdalene she was possessed with seven demons. The word for "demon" in Greek is daimon and is found more than 75 times in the Greek NT.
So who are these demons? Some believe they are spirits of deceased wicked men. Some believe they are spirits of a pre-Adamic race. But there are no scriptural support whatsoever for these views.
The most logical biblical conclusion is that these demons are none other than the fallen angels Lucifer took with him when he defected from the side of God. We do know from scripture that there are unchained fallen angels who have a certain amount of freedom and also chained fallen angels who have no freedom at the present time.
There seems to be an organization and rank of these fallen angels. Scripture indicates that Satan's kingdom of evil angels is as organized as God's faithful angels. As we know this is a spiritual battle between the two so organization and rank does make sense.
Fallen angels, like good angels, are invisible spirit beings. However, on occasion they do manifest themselves. In Revelation we see three passages which offer a description of these corrupted creatures. Hideous.
So what are they like? Well we know they have personalities. They have names, they speak, and they are intelligent. They know who Jesus is. They know of a future damnation and they know the saved from the unsaved. They are able to formulate a Satan-centered systematic theology. They experience emotion such as fear and disdain. They possess great strength.
Their activities include their working to oppose God's purpose by executing Satan's program instead. They disseminate false doctrine, and they afflict human beings with all sorts of mental, emotional and physical problems. They can possess human beings and will in the latter days inflict grievous torture upon unsaved mankind during the tribulation.
Their destiny is to be judged by Christ and his church and will ultimately be cast into the Lake of Fire forever. Paul warned us that in the final days of the church age, demonic doctrines will prevail. I believe that is what is happening today. He said:
"Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils." 1 Timothy 4:1.
Christ also asked in Luke 18:8 that when he returns "Will I even find faith on the earth?" So I believe when he does return not many living will be true authentic Christians still standing and waiting for him. He won't have that many to rapture out of here. The demons will have been busily making sure as many as can be will be under the grip of their master Satan.
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