What the Bible teaches about angels, demons, Satan, and spiritual warfare.
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 08103 This is a question that carries real urgency for the person asking it, and it deserves an answer that is both pastorally compassionate and biblically clear. Involvement in the occult can range from seemingly innocent activities like consulting horoscopes or using Ouija boards to deep engagement with spiritism, witchcraft, divination, or Satanism. Whatever…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 08087 The idea that Jesus preached to demons during the period between His death and resurrection has a long history in Christian thought and is closely connected to the interpretation of 1 Peter 3:19. Did Jesus descend to the realm of the dead and address demonic beings, and if so, what was the purpose…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 08084 The Bible presents Satan as genuinely active in relation to human sin: not a mere symbol of moral evil but a personal, intelligent adversary with specific strategies and identifiable methods. It is equally clear that his activity never removes human responsibility. Both halves of that picture are essential, and collapsing either one distorts…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 6017 The question sounds almost too obvious to need answering. But the tendency to attribute one’s sin to the devil’s influence, to external circumstances, or to factors beyond one’s control is deeply embedded in human nature, going back to the very first act of human disobedience. The Bible addresses it with considerable directness, and…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 8001 When most people think of angels, they picture gentle figures with white robes, golden halos, and feathery wings. Christmas cards and Renaissance paintings have shaped our imagination more than Scripture has. But what does the Bible actually tell us about the appearance of these heavenly beings? The answer might surprise you. Angels Often…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 8002 The image of a winged angel is so deeply embedded in our culture that it feels almost heretical to question it. From stained glass windows to greeting cards, angels are nearly always depicted with magnificent feathered wings. But is this biblical? Do all angels actually have wings, or has tradition shaped our imagination…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 8003 In art and popular culture, angels are often depicted as feminine or at least androgynous figures. You will find plenty of female angels in paintings, films, and novels. But what does the Bible actually say? Are there female angels in Scripture, or is this another area where tradition has departed from the text?…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 8004 This is one of those questions that Christians have debated for centuries. Can you touch an angel? Do they have physical substance, or are they pure spirit? When the Bible describes angels appearing to people, are we seeing their true form or something they have temporarily assumed? What Scripture reveals about angelic nature…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 8005 If angels are spirits, how could they possibly eat? And yet Scripture records instances of angels consuming food. This question takes us to the heart of angelic nature and the remarkable ways these heavenly beings can interact with our physical world. What actually happens when an angel eats? Angels Who Ate The most…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 8007 Human beings are mortal. We are born, we live for a time, and we die. But what about angels? Are they immortal beings who will exist forever, or can they be destroyed? Scripture gives us some fascinating insights into the nature of angelic existence and what awaits both the faithful and the fallen…