Such teachings, though, have created a great misunderstanding concerning fallen angels and even angels in general (read about Angels). By comparing ancient manuscripts primarily found within the Old and New Testaments, a misunderstanding of the original ideas (originally parables) spawned all sorts of instruction about devils. Other ancient writings, such as 1 Enoch and Jubilees, have also been used to fill in the holes of these supposed biblical lessons. And, the original, freeing messages became lost. Yipes – that is frightening!īut these incorrect teachings about fallen angels, demons, devils, Satan, Lucifer and the like have evolved over time into the fearful beliefs many believe, today. Those who accept Christ, they claim, will be saved from such wrath, including the eventual, eternal punishment waged by God against Satan, his fallen angels and unrepentant mankind. In Fundamental Christianity, for example, it is taught that fallen angels will one day be fully loosed upon the Earth, permitted by God to wreak the worst possible havoc in order for mankind to repent and accept Jesus as savior. They have even assigned them names (see Fallen Angel Names). Some teachings equate fallen angels with being demons who roam the Earth looking to inflict harm upon mankind. Let’s look at some different interpretations to consider. We prefer a metaphysical view of fallen angels and what they can be in our lives. It is claimed that this is an important spiritual conflict, largely unseen, and with heavenly, Holy angels of God combating the fallen angels who are under the charge of Satan (or Lucifer) – the Devil. With this belief, it is also taught by those fallen angels now rule the earth realm as evil, angelic principalities and powers. FALLEN ANGELS What Are Fallen Angels?Ĭertain religions, especially those prominent in the West, teach that fallen angels, once pure messengers of God, followed the Devil (or Satan) out of Heaven and unto the Earth in rebellion against the Creator.

Cast of the dark angel