cyberjosh
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I apologize for any redundancy on the topic of election, but I wish this to specialize in the area as pertaining to Angels and Demons. This is not an oft-discussed topic, and I thought it would be interesting to speculate on and toss some ideas around. This, I think, should be considered since God is not only the Lord (Adonai) of man but is also the LORD of Hosts (Angelic hosts - Yahweh Sabaoth).
Now angels do God's will as messengers and agents of his will. The Cheribum react without hesitation to carry the throne of God where Yahweh wishes (Ezekiel 1), and we know that angels are appointed by God for certain tasks. Now we also know that angels can lie (Satan), decieve (ditto), and rebel (Satan again -including all who follow him). We are told that Satan was an appointed Cherub who covers - he had position and authority - so what happened? God has shown us (in Revelation) how he knows of Satan's ultimate rebellion and treachery, and of Satan's final destruction. So in what sense do angels have free will (to depart from the living God: Satan) and in what sense are angels destined ( to either serve God or to be destroyed)?
All I know at this point is that the Lake of Fire was created specifically for Satan and his angels and that he is appointed to go there for eternity - lest God somehow redeem him (a preposterous idea). And that we the saints, once glorified with Jesus, will rule over the faithful angels who will act as ministers in God's kingdom.
Tell me your thoughts.
~Josh
Now angels do God's will as messengers and agents of his will. The Cheribum react without hesitation to carry the throne of God where Yahweh wishes (Ezekiel 1), and we know that angels are appointed by God for certain tasks. Now we also know that angels can lie (Satan), decieve (ditto), and rebel (Satan again -including all who follow him). We are told that Satan was an appointed Cherub who covers - he had position and authority - so what happened? God has shown us (in Revelation) how he knows of Satan's ultimate rebellion and treachery, and of Satan's final destruction. So in what sense do angels have free will (to depart from the living God: Satan) and in what sense are angels destined ( to either serve God or to be destroyed)?
All I know at this point is that the Lake of Fire was created specifically for Satan and his angels and that he is appointed to go there for eternity - lest God somehow redeem him (a preposterous idea). And that we the saints, once glorified with Jesus, will rule over the faithful angels who will act as ministers in God's kingdom.
Tell me your thoughts.
~Josh