Who is like The Lord?
that is Michael
Lesson 11 · Course 56
What We Believe About Angels
Messengers of God — created, holy, powerful — and Satan’s threefold work against them.
At a glance
Summary
Messengers of God — created, holy, powerful — and Satan’s threefold work against them. Angel means messenger. They are created, incorporeal, holy, personal, deathless, unseen, and organized — powerful, but not omnipotent or omniscient.
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Big ideas
What to teach and remember
- Angel means messenger. They are created, incorporeal, holy, personal, deathless, unseen, and organized — powerful, but not omnipotent or omniscient.
- Lucifer originally held a high place in heaven. Gabriel’s name does not mean “who is like The Lord?” — that is Michael.
- Scripture is the primary source of correct information about Satan. Adam and Eve were not created with a sin nature.
- Satan is not “incapable of doing good”; he can appear to do good by imitation. His threefold work is opposition, imitation, and destruction.
- Believers are commanded to resist the devil. Overcome him by caution, separation, resistance, and watchfulness with prayer.
Key terms
People, places, and words that matter
Incapable of doing good
Satan is not “incapable of doing good”; he can appear to do good by imitation.
Describe the ten distinct works of the angels
1) Transportation — carry the believer at death. 2) Revelation — deliver messages (never replacing Scripture or the Spirit). 3) Protection — encamp around…
List and explain the three-fold works of Satan
1) Opposition — resists God and seeks to destroy the race God loves. 2) Imitation — counterfeits God’s work; can appear as an angel of light. 3) Destruction —…
List and explain the four principles involved in believ
1) Caution — do not play with satanic power or treat evil as entertainment. 2) Separation — abstain from the appearance of evil; reject false teaching. 3)…
They
They is created, incorporeal, holy, personal, deathless, unseen, and organized — powerful, but not omnipoten
Satan
Satan is not “incapable of doing good”; he can appear to do good by imitation
Structure
Outline / timeline
- Describe the ten distinct works of the angels.
- List and explain the three-fold works of Satan.
- List and explain the four principles involved in believers overcoming Satan.
Must remember
Facts to keep straight
| Quiz score | 100% (1 attempt) |
|---|---|
| Key claim | Angel means messenger. They are created, incorporeal, holy, personal, deathless, unseen, and organized — powerful, but not omnipotent or… |
| Key claim | Lucifer originally held a high place in heaven. Gabriel’s name does not mean “who is like The Lord?” — that is Michael. |
| Key claim | Scripture is the primary source of correct information about Satan. Adam and Eve were not created with a sin nature. |
For the pulpit
Sermon hooks
- Lucifer originally held a high place in heaven. Gabriel’s name does not mean “who is like The Lord?” — that is Michael.
- Believers are commanded to resist the devil. Overcome him by caution, separation, resistance, and watchfulness with prayer.
Quiz drill
Quiz drill / review · open to practice · 10 items
Quiz score: 100% · 1 attempt
1. The word "angel" means messenger.
TrueMessenger is the basic meaning of the word.
2. Angels are deathless beings.
TrueThey do not die. Created, they remain.
3. Lucifer originally possessed a high place in heaven.
TrueHe was high before the fall.
4. Gabriel's name means "who is like The Lord?"
FalseThat meaning belongs to Michael, not Gabriel.
5. Angels are known for their strength.
TruePowerful — but still not omnipotent.
6. The primary source of correct information about Satan is Scripture.
TrueNot folklore, not movies — Scripture.
7. Like all humans, Adam and Eve were created with a sin nature.
FalseThey were created good. Sin nature entered after the fall.
8. Satan is incapable of doing good.
FalseHe can appear to do good by imitation — even as an angel of light. Moodle: False.
9. Satan's threefold work has to do with opposition, imitation, and destruction.
TrueOppose God, counterfeit God’s work, destroy what is good.
10. Christians are commanded to resist the devil.
TrueSubmit to God, then resist — and he will flee.
Essay themes
If you preach or review
Describe the ten distinct works of the angels.
1) Transportation — carry the believer at death. 2) Revelation — deliver messages (never replacing Scripture or the Spirit). 3) Protection — encamp around those who fear God. 4) Liberation — open prison doors. 5) Military assistance — God’s host, the legions. 6) Influence — outward circumstances (Spirit works within). 7) Ministry — serve heirs of salvation. 8) Worship and praise. 9) Judgment — execute God’s punishment. 10) Appearance — visible when God has a special purpose. Strong, yet humble and obedient.
List and explain the three-fold works of Satan.
1) Opposition — resists God and seeks to destroy the race God loves. 2) Imitation — counterfeits God’s work; can appear as an angel of light. 3) Destruction — steal, kill, destroy; deceive nations, blind unbelievers, tempt and accuse believers. Real schemes, still subject to God.
List and explain the four principles involved in believers overcoming Satan.
1) Caution — do not play with satanic power or treat evil as entertainment. 2) Separation — abstain from the appearance of evil; reject false teaching. 3) Resistance — submit to God first, then resist the devil in the faith. 4) Watchfulness and prayer — watch and pray; put on the whole armor of God. Depend on God, not on personal strength.