1:14; Matthew 18:10; Psalm 91:11). Angels observe what happens on earth, and rejoice when a person receives eternal life (see 1 Cor. 4:9; Luke 15:10). Angels will accompany Christ when he returns to earth (see Matt. 25:31).
B. Fallen Angels.
Lucifer, the chief angel who sinned and fell from the grace of God, is known by various names. He is known as Satan—“adversary” (1 Chron. 21:1), the Devil—“slanderer,” the Dragon (Rev. 12:9), the Serpent (Gen. 3:13), and a Murderer and the Father of Lies (John
8:44). God is superior to Satan, but he allows Satan to rule this world until the return of Christ. So Satan is called the god of this world (see 2 Cor. 4:4), and the prince of this world
(see John 12:31). Satan deceives people, even transforming himself into an angel of light
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