Angelic DefectionAngelic Defection

THREATS AGAINST THREATS AGAINST THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH,

(Part 5)(Part 5)Jude 1:6 Jude 1:6

THE 2nd ACCOUNT OF DEFECTION:

2 Peter 2:4 2 Peter 2:4

• These angels ‘sinned’ These angels ‘sinned’ • The angels were ‘cast down to hell’ The angels were ‘cast down to hell’ • The angels were ‘chained in darkness’ (Some The angels were ‘chained in darkness’ (Some

are in bondage; some are free to roam as are in bondage; some are free to roam as ‘demons.’ ‘demons.’

• The angels are in ‘reserve’ for judgment. The angels are in ‘reserve’ for judgment.

IDENTIFYING THE ‘SONS OF GOD’

• Job 1:6 and 2:1 The ‘sons of God’ (angels) were accountable to God with an inspection of their duties; basically they could not do anything without God’s permission. ‘

• Job 38:4-7 (vs.7) the duties of the angels since the creation. They sang together and were shouting joyfully of the Creation.

The Rebellion of Lucifer:

• Isaiah 14:12-15 Isaiah 14:12-15 • Ezekiel 28:12-17 Ezekiel 28:12-17

• Matthew 25:41 Matthew 25:41 Then He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:

The Final Wave of Defection:

Revelation 12:3-4,9 and 20:10 Revelation 12:3-4,9 and 20:10 (The Lake of Fire) • The devil’s continued influence of rebellion. • 1/3 of the Angels will join the rebellion of Lucifer. (12:4) • Cast out of heaven along with the angels that

rebelled. (12:9) • Earth becomes the new realm of operation.

Lessons from the Example of AngelsLessons from the Example of Angels

• God takes rebellion seriously. • The rebellious angels faced punishment for

their sin; chained in darkness. • Heed the words of JudeHeed the words of Jude; there is a coming

defection from the faith. • Pledge loyalty to the Lord Pledge loyalty to the Lord Jesus Christ and His

Word.