As spiritual people, it is essential that we understand the spiritual world in which we live. This Module delves into the reality of the invisible realm all around us, and how we as believers are called to operate skillfully in that realm. Subjects include the three heavens, angels, and demons and how to effectively operate in the spiritual realm.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Gen 1:1 NKJV) We have considered in previous lessons some aspects of the creation of the natural world. In this lesson we turn our attention to the creation of the invisible elements of God’s created order – the spirit realm – or, as the Bible…
Websters Dictionary defines a Kingdom as ”The territory or country subject to a king or queen; the dominion of a monarch; the sphere in which one is king or has control.” The boundaries of God’s Kingdom The Kingdom of God is not restricted to heaven. He is Sovereign over all, and has ultimate authority over…
In this section we will consider the implications of the Bible’s teaching concerning the three heavens. The following illustration pictures for us the three heavens as described in Scripture. We will consider the heavens by first looking at what the Scriptures say about the first and third heavens, and then take a more detailed look…
The Bible clearly teaches the existence of angels as mighty created beings, whose chief duties are to worship and serve God. They are not a race, reproducing themselves, but are a company created to minister to the heirs of salvation. There are two classes of angels, elect and fallen, and man is forbidden to worship…
Kevin Conner points out that the ministry of angels is primarily twofold: worship and service (Foundations p93). Angels have access both to heaven and earth. In heaven they worship God, and perform His will, in earth they are sent forth as ministers to and for the heirs of salvation. They are ”ministering spirits sent forth…
The Scriptures teach the existence of a spirit being called satan, who is the originator of sin and king over a host of fallen angels and demons who carry out his will. Satan was defeated by the Lord Jesus Christ at Calvary, who will ultimately cast satan and his forces into the Lake of Fire….
