Bible Studies/Demons spirits

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Expert: - 4/29/2010


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Hello! Roy

As i readied the question about demons spirits form 4/24/2010, are demons that on earth today fallen angels. Because Jude 1:6 (New King James Version)said the angels are reserved in everlasting chains. So demons can't be the fallen angels.

6 And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day;

Thank you

Pat

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Jude 6 refers to the passage in Genesis 6:1-3 when angels left their position and consorted with women of earth.  Peter also uses this example from Genesis when he writes in 2 Peter 2:4.  In both passages from the letters of Jude and Peter, we see that those angels were bound in chains for their transgressions.  The fallen angels in these passages do not include all angels but refers to those angels that transgressed befoe the flood.

Not all demons are bound.  There are a few passages which show that demons on earth are fallen angels.  In Revelation 12:7-9, we see a war in heaven where angels fought angels and the demons (followers of Satan) are cast out.  In Revelation 9:14-15, we see that there were fallen angels that had been bound and are then released to fulfill God's judgment.  In Matthew 8:28-32, Jesus confronted demons who were obviously not bound, had dwelt on earth, possessed men, were sent into pigs, and were then destroyed.

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Using the Bible as my primary source and references in support of it, I am willing to answer questions on subjects from the Old and New Testaments. My faith is based on biblical Christianity and fundamental views from the Bible. I cannot answer questions about specific sects or religious organizations nor can I address religions outside biblical Christianity. As a Christian for nearly 40 years, I have studied many aspects of the Christian faith. My particular interests are in creation and the natural processes of the world around us and how they fit with the biblical record. I believe that all Scripture is inspired by God. I believe that there are no contradictions in the Bible and that the Bible is complete in telling us as individuals how we should relate to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit; our purpose on earth; and how we should live. Greek lauguage study has helped me gain additional insight into the New Testament but most of my reference work is done in English and, to a lesser degree, German.

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Personal Bible study over the years, lessons delivered in Sunday School settings and messages during organized services, and leading Bible study series have prepared me to be comfortable addressing questions from others.

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Formal study includes Greek language. I am a layman without a theological degree. Training has come from sitting under the ministry of excellent Bible teachers for my entire adult life, personal study, and selected courses. Secular educaitonal background includes an undergraduate engineering degree, graduate work in engineerign and business, and advanced courses in business and theology.

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