We believe and teach the existence of angels who were apparently the first issue of God’s creation.

We believe and teach the existence of angels who were apparently the first issue of God’s creation (cf.Job 38:6-7 with Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:11; Nehemiah 9:6; Colossians 1:16) . In relation to men, these created spirit beings currently have greater powers (2 Peter 2:11), and yet, elect angels minister on behalf of elect people (Hebrews 1:14). Furthermore, someday redeemed people will judge angels (1 Corinthians 6:3).

Morally, angels may be classified under two headings: holy or elect angels (Mark 8:38; 1 Timothy 5:21) and fallen angels (Matthew 25:41). There also seems to be various hierarchies of angels; for example, archangels (cf. Michael in Jude 9), special attendants (Genesis 3:24; Isaiah 6:2,6), and designations in series (Colossians 1:16; Ephesians 3:10; l Peter 3:22).

At the head of all fallen angels stands Satan (Job 1:6-9, 12; Matthew 4:10). Subsequent to his creation, he fell morally, and along with him there followed a host of fallen angels, some of whom today are bound while others are demons (Matthew 12:24, 25:41; Revelation 9:1-11). He then became the subtle instigator of mankind’s fall (Genesis 3; Romans 16:20). Currently he roams the earth, but his ultimate end is guaranteed by the finished work of Christ (1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 20:10).

Although believers are in union with Christ, we are not to be presumptuous so as to seek to engage the Archenemy and his host. Our call is to be aware of his methods (2 Corinthians 2:11), stand defensively in the provisions of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), and resist, not charge, him (James 4:7).