MINISTERING SPIRITS-THE ANGELS OF GOD

Introduction 3
Objectives 4
Chapter One: Introducing The Angels 5
Chapter Two: Dispelling Misconceptions 12
Chapter Three The Characteristics And Titles Of Angels 22
Chapter Four: The Organization Of Angels 38
Chapter Five: Angels In The Old Testament 46
Chapter Six: The Angel Of The Lord 66
Chapter Seven: Angels In The Life Of Jesus 81
Chapter Eight: Angels In The Book Of Acts 91
Chapter Nine: Angels In The Epistles 98
Chapter Ten: Angels In The Revelation: Part One: Their Work 106
Chapter Eleven: Angels In The Revelation: Part Two: Their Worship 126
Chapter Twelve: Angels On Assignment: Part One: Ministry To Believers 137
Chapter Thirteen: Angels On Assignment: Part Two: Guardian Angels 144
Chapter Fourteen: Angels On Assignment: Part Three: Angels And Spiritual Warfare 152
Chapter Fifteen: Activating The Angels 164
Epilogue A Great Cloud Of Witnesses 172
Appendix One: Difficult Passages Regarding Angels 173
Appendix Two: A Comparison Of Angels And Believers 176
Appendix Three: Satan And The Evil Angels 178
Appendix Four: Biblical References 188
Answers To Self-Tests 219

The study of angels is referred to as “angelology”. The term comes from two Greek terms,aggelos meaning “messenger” or “angel” and logos meaning “word, matter, or thing.” In Christian theology the term "angelology" refers to the study of the Biblical doctrine of angels.

Traditionally, “angelology” includes the study of evil angels who are under the control of Satan. Their devices are an important subject of which we should be knowledgeable, “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us” (2 Corinthians 2:11). Detailed teaching on this topic is covered in the Spiritual Strategies, A Manual of Spiritual Warfare Course.  

Why study angels? We are not seeking the accumulation of information, but divine revelation. As Believers, we must be able to separate truth from error. The false religions of Islam and Mormonism were both founded when an “angel of light” appeared with a message that they claimed was from God. It is also important to understand the ministries of these supernatural spirits which are dispatched by God in your behalf. You should to know their purposes and how they are activated in your life and ministry.

Upon completion of this study you will be able to:
-Define the word "angel".
-Explain the origin of angels.
-State the major purposes for which angels were created.
-Discuss the fall of some of the angels.
-Dispel misconceptions about angels.
-Discuss the characteristics of angels.
-List the Biblical titles of angels.
-Explain the organization of angels.
-Summarize the ministry of angels in the Old Testament.
-Explain the ministry of the Angel of the Lord.
-Summarize the ministry of angels in the life of Jesus.
-Summarize the ministry of angels in the book of Acts.
-Summarize the ministry of angels in the Epistles.
-Summarize the ministry of angels in the book of Revelation.
-Discuss how angels worship and apply it to your own worship.
-Explain the ministry of angels to Believers.
-Discuss the ministry of guardian angels.
-Explain how angels function in spiritual warfare.
-Explain how angels are activated and hindered