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we were allowed to see them all of the time, they would become an object of
our worship, which is to be reserved for God alone. Let’s take some time to see
what the Bible has to say about angels and their role in this world.
• Sometimes angels take on human form see Genesis 19:1, page 19
• Spiritual activity swirls around us at every moment see 2 Kings 6:16-17, page 347
• How powerful are angels? see 2 Kings 19:35, page 363
• What do angels do in the life of a Christian? see Psalm 91:1-16, page 548
• How are angels involved in our prayers? see Daniel 10:1–11:1, page 814
• Why did God create angels? see Hebrews 1:4-14, page 1178
• What role will angels play in the end times? see Revelation 14:6-7, page 1234
What Are Demons?
Just as there are angels who look out for your welfare, there are angels who
are bent upon your destruction. The Bible teaches that when Satan fell from
Heaven, he took one-third of the angels with him (Revelation 12:4). Although
we do not know their exact number, Scripture tells us there are multitudes
(Luke 2:13) and legions (Matthew 26:53 footnote) of angels. So Satan has a
sizable, highly organized force under his control. These fallen angels, most
commonly referred to as demons, help Satan accomplish his purpose, which,
in the words of Christ, “is to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10). While
the Bible does not give us specific details as to how demons work, we can be
confident that everything we need to know about them is found in Scripture.
We do not need to look elsewhere for insights into the spiritual world. See what
God’s Word has to say about these evil agents.
• What makes demons powerless? see Luke 10:17-20, page 973
• Can demons personally harm you? see Acts 19:13-20, page 1054
• What do demons believe? see James 2:19, page 1195
What Is Heaven?
The Bible gives us wonderful, vivid descriptions of Heaven. From Scripture we
know that Heaven’s streets are made of gold, and that pain, fear, and sorrow
are not present there. But even with all of this detail, we still fall short of understanding “the big picture,” because it is difficult for us to grasp the absolute
perfection and glory of Heaven.
All splendor aside, though, what truly makes Heaven spectacular is that we
will be in God’s presence forever. As the psalmist so poignantly expressed,
“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and
the pleasures of living with you forever” (Psalm 16:11).
