There are various views on this
matter from the downright weird through to something that although we might
understand it all, is acceptable. Where do you stand on this subject? Did you
know that the Bible states there are spirit beings, which are at work in the spiritual
and physical world in which we live whether we can see them or not? How
informed are we on this subject?
What this blog means when discussing
spiritual beings is that they are incorporeal (not having a physical body)
beings, “…that is bodiless but can become visible.”[1]
These beings can be either holy or evil, for or against God in their nature and
function to carry out a task. These are beings know generally as angels (Gen
16:11; Lk 1:11-20), demons (Mk 1:34,39) and Satan (Matt 4:10; Lk 10:18).
Why would we
need to study the spirit world? Well, here are some reasons in brief,
·
It can be helpful to try to deal with some of
the ideas around the nature of the spirit. These may range from total scepticism, superstitious
or excesses like, a person becoming an angel when they die, folklore, the
occult or outright Satanism.
·
As Christ-followers, it is important to know
what we believe, regarding the spirit world of angels, demons and Satan.
·
The Bible tells states that there are spirit
beings. These are at work in the physical world in which you live whether we
can see them or not, what do we do with this information?
The study of angels should be of
great comfort to you as a Christ follower. However, it is important to
remember, “Angels do not replace God or His love.”[2]
So, let me encourage you to approach this subject prayerfully, mindfully, and
fluently in your biblical understanding and learning.
Pause in His presence for a
moment and think this over…
[1] Spirit.” http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirit (24th October 2018).
[2] Dickason, Fred
C. Angels Elect & Evil. (Chicago,
IL: Moody Press, 1981), 12.
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