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Understanding Fallen Angels
Fallen angels are spiritual beings originally created by God to serve Him, but who joined Lucifer in his rebellion (Revelation 12:7–9). Scripture calls them ‘angels who did not keep their own domain’ (Jude 1:6, NASB). They were not created evil — their fall was a willful choice to oppose God’s authority.
“For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment…” — 2 Peter 2:4 (NASB)
Jack Cottrell (2002) notes that the rebellion of angels reveals that sin is not merely a human problem; it is a cosmic rejection of God’s rule. Millard Erickson agrees: ‘Fallen angels represent moral beings who, though created perfect, misused their freedom’ (Christian Theology, 3rd ed.).
📘 WORD BOX: FALLEN ANGELS
Meaning: Created celestial beings who rebelled against God and were cast out of heaven.
Scripture: Jude 1:6; 2 Peter 2:4; Revelation 12:7–9.
Theological Note: They operate under Satan’s leadership to oppose God’s purposes and deceive humanity.
