Yes, God is spirit (no 'a' before spirit). And there's nothing in scripture that says that angels were created in God's image. To say so would be only speculation based on nothing. Satan is referred to as an angel of light 2 Cor 11:14. Also, the dragon and his angels fought with Michael and his angels Rev 12:7. Just a couple things to also consider.
Were angels created in the image of God?
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True, the implied conclusion of what all the Scriptures reveal to us about the angels indicates that they were created in the Image of God. The reason that the Scriptures do not teach us fully about the angels, God's plan for angels, and the invisible realm of God, is because the purpose of the Scriptures is for mankind's benefit, not angels.
We are in ascendancy over the angel;s since we will sit in judgement over them.
So we out rank them, not to mention there's no angelic version of Jesus going to an angelic version of the cross to pay for angelic sins.
As I stated, it's unknown and I would rather not speculate since it's of no value
Since Lord Jesus is both God and man, the blood of the cross is sufficient to reconcile both the things in heaven and on earth to himself - for the angels and men are both servants of Lord Jesus.
By the blood of the cross the things in heaven and the things on earth will be reconciled to God - all those who are faithful to Lord Jesus, listening to and following Him (Matthew 28:19-20; John 10:26-29; John 15:10).
Colossians 1:18-20 (WEB) 18 He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself by him, whether things on the earth or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross.
Positionally, one of the functions of saved humans, is to judge angels, but both the faithful angels and faithful humans are sons of God, and together, we are all fellow servants of Lord Jesus.
Sorry, satan and all his demons won't be getting born again and will in fact be burning in hell forever.
It's actually the devil trying to get some sympathy that started the rumor that he and all his demons will be getting born again and welcomed back in to Heaven. I'm sure he appreciates folks thinking such nice thought about him and his demons.
That's a fresh hot pipping load of hose hockey if there ever was one.
It's hard to imaging anybody actually being the devil's advocate!
Aunty Jane
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Since God created his “sons” in heaven and also on earth, (Adam is called a “son of God” since he was created by God, not born of a woman. Luke 3:38) why would he create his earthly “sons” in his “image and likeness” but create his heavenly sons differently? All these “sons” were deigned to serve their God in their respective realms, so because the angels also have free will as we do, (satan could not have rebelled unless this was so, and a third of the angles who joined him would also have exercised their free will in order to do that, how is it that some say angels are not created in God’s image…..what do people imagine that it means?
I would say that it encompasses all the freedom of choice that humans have, or the scenario that played out in Eden and all that resulted from that rebellion, could never have happened.
Christ has “brothers” and these reside in heaven and on earth. (Matt 25:40)
The angel who delivered the Revelation to John had much to tell him and in Rev 19:9-10 it says…
“And he tells me: “Write: Happy are those invited to the evening meal of the Lamb’s marriage.” Also, he tells me: “These are the true sayings of God.” 10 At that I fell down before his feet to worship him. But he tells me: “Be careful! Do not do that! All I am is a fellow slave of you and of your brothers who have the work of witnessing to Jesus. Worship God; for the bearing witness to Jesus is what inspires prophesying.”
So the angels are “fellow slaves” of faithful humans on earth who are preaching Christ’s message. How could they not then be made in God’s image and likeness, like human servants of God are?
Again in ch 22:8-9 something similar happens again…..
”Well, I John was the one hearing and seeing these things. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel that had been showing me these things. 9 But he tells me: “Be careful! Do not do that! All I am is a fellow slave of you and of your brothers who are prophets and of those who are observing the words of this scroll. Worship God.”
Note that twice the angel told John to ”be careful“ only to “worship God” and to bear witness to Jesus and observing the words of the scroll he had just revealed to John.
I believe that this gives us some insight into the role of the angels who serve their God faithfully but who, unlike humans do not have to combat sin because they are not of Adam’s flesh.
The ones who followed satan into rebellion were abusing their free will….God will deal with them shortly…
Strawman argument. No one on this board, nor myself, has ever said that Satan and the demons will be saved. Three times now I denied your accusation and explained my position; yet, you knowingly slander me.
Twice before you used this same argument, and both times I stated my position; yet, you think you "win" an argument by deliberate slander against a Christian brother, and against celestial beings. Slanderers will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 5:11 (WEB) 11 But as it is, I wrote to you not to associate with anyone who is called a brother who is a sexual sinner, or covetous, or an idolater, or a slanderer, or a drunkard, or an extortionist. Don’t even eat with such a person.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (WEB) 9 Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom.
Jude 1:8 (WEB) 8 Yet in the same way, these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestial beings.
You reject the Scriptures that clearly state that the blood of the cross reconciles both things in heaven and the things on earth - all those who are faithful to Lord Jesus, listening to and following Him (Matthew 28:19-20; John 10:26-29; John 15:10).
Colossians 1:18-20 (WEB) 18 He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself by him, whether things on the earth or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross.
Then quit speaking as though you believe all things being redeem includes satan and his demons being saved and welcomed back in to God's Kingdom!
There are those out there teaching this so if you don't believe this then it's best to not speak as though you do using blanket statements that sound as thought this is what you are saying.
So you do actually believe this includes the devil getting saved??? Or not?
This is what I'm talking about... you need to throw in "except the devil and his demons"
Because,. the Lord already said hell was created for the devil and his angels... meaning, they will NOT be included in God's Kingdom and thus NOT reconciled back unto the Lord.
You are not speaking clearly so I'm not :"slandering" you but instead pointing out that it sounds like you are claiming the devil and his demons are going to be reconciled unto the Lord.
If you are not saying that, then throw in a sentence that addresses that so everyone is clear...
I never wrote that. That is you slandering me again. You are a real low-life.
No one on this board believes that Satan and his demons will be saved. Those are your words. You are attacking others with false accusations.
Don't act as if you are innocent. My messages speak for themselves, in context. I plainly stated that Satan and his demons will not be saved in my previous messages. You are without excuse.
That is not what I said. I never made blanket statements. Rather, you are using bits and pieces of my messages out of context, just as you do with the Scriptures.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (WEB) 9 Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom.
You reject the Scriptures that clearly state that the blood of the cross reconciles both things in heaven and the things on earth - all those who are faithful to Lord Jesus, listening to and following Him (Matthew 28:19-20; John 10:26-29; John 15:10).
Colossians 1:18-20 (WEB) 18 He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself by him, whether things on the earth or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross.
And... ALL things does not include the devil and his demons
Glad yo cleared all that up homie!
You sure seem uptight... whassup with that anyway?
You didn't quote what I wrote; rather, you quoted part of the Scripture verse as follows:
Colossians 1:18-20 (WEB) 18 He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself by him, whether things on the earth or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross.
If you don't know how to read Scripture in context, then you end up disfiguring God's Word.
In context, the "all things" refers to all who are saved by faith because of the blood of his cross, just as the NT keeps repeating throughout.
