Do Christians have the authority to command angels? People today are fascinated by the concept and study of angels, called “angelology.” Angels are depicted in everything from jewellery and Christmas decorations to movies and television programs. Many Christians also believe they have the authority to command angels to do their bidding, while others believe they […]
“Are there angels among us?” ……Our society has a fascination with the supernatural, and angels receive a lot of attention. We see bumper stickers, jewelry, T-shirts, movies, and tv shows that glorify angels, especially guardian angels. Some people allege having encounters with angelic beings and contend that there are angels among us.……Maybe you have heard […]
“Are demons fallen angels?” Answer: When exactly God created angels is open for debate, but what is known for sure is that God created everything good because God, in His holiness, cannot create something sinful. So when Satan, who was once the angel Lucifer, rebelled against God and fell from heaven (Isaiah 14; Ezekiel 28), […]
“Are angels male or female?” Answer: There is no doubt that every reference to angels in Scripture refers to them in the masculine gender. The Greek word for "angel" in the New Testament, angelos, is in the masculine form. In fact, the feminine form of angelos does not exist. There are three genders in grammar-masculine […]
“Why is God a jealous God?” ……Answer: It is important to understand how the word "jealous" is used. Its use in Exodus 20:5 to describe God is different from how it is used to describe the sin of jealousy (Galatians 5:20). When we use the word "jealous," we use it in the sense of being […]
“What is a graven image?” ……Answer: The phrase "graven image" comes from the King James Version and is first found in Exodus 20:4 in the first of the Ten Commandments. The Hebrew word translated "graven image" means literally an idol. A graven image is an image carved out of stone, wood, or metal. It could […]
“What are some modern forms of idolatry?” ……All the various forms of modern idolatry have one thing at their core: self. We no longer bow down to idols and images. Instead we worship at the altar of the god of self. This brand of modern idolatry takes various forms. ……First, we worship at the altar […]