Dismissing all such accounts out of hand seems unwise, especially given the number and consistency of the reports.Įven though angels and demons are active today, there is reason to expect less of the activity among angels and demons that we see in the gospel accounts. Many of these descriptions are congruent with the patterns that emerge in the Scriptures. We have also the regular reports of demonic activity from faithful Christian missionaries.
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Likewise, Paul exhorts us to “put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Eph. Peter cautions his readers to be vigilant because “your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8 NIV). The Bible also teaches that the Enemy is intent on disrupting God’s purposes in salvation. Furthermore, Jesus tells his disciples that the angels of God rejoice over a sinner’s repentance (Luke 15:10). For example, Peter notes that the revelations that were given to the prophets were of interest to the angels (1 Peter 1:12). Because God’s plan of salvation has not come to completion, we have every reason to think that angels continue in this role.īut how exactly do angels minister to people? We don’t know all the ways, but the Bible does indicate that angels have a keen interest in God’s activity among humankind. The Bible teaches that angels are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation” (Heb. In the second place, demons continue to tempt human beings and spread false gospels. In the first place, angels continue their work of ministry both to God and to people. Yes! Given what the Bible teaches about the nature of spiritual beings, we have good reasons to believe that angels and demons are active in creation today.
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