The Lord of Spirits The Five(ish) Falls of Angels
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Oct 9, 2020 
Orthodox priests Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explore angelic falls, demonic origins, myths, fallen angels in biblical narratives, giants, demonic rituals, apostasy of spiritual beings, Tower of Babel, divine intervention, evil spirits influencing the physical world, and upcoming episodes on sons of God and the spiritual world.
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Multiple Falls of Angels
- The common idea that all demon angels fell before creation is inaccurate according to scripture.
- There may have been around five distinct falls of angels at different times in salvation history.
Spiritual Rebellion Targets Hearts
- Angels cannot defeat God by force but aim to dethrone Him in the hearts of creatures.
- This spiritual rebellion attacks God’s creation, mainly humanity, rather than God directly.
Serpent Symbolism and Devil’s Fall
- The serpent in Genesis 3 is more than a snake; it symbolizes a guardian cherub and the Lord of death.
- The curse upon the serpent marks the devil’s fall and dominion over death and the underworld.