by jimwalton » Sat May 05, 2018 4:33 am
Probably because it's just a curiosity for us, but in the long run, it doesn't really matter to us or pertain to us. When it comes right down to it, we know almost nothing about Satan, demons, angels, archangels, cherubim, seraphim, or any of the other spirit beings Paul seems to refer to when he speaks of "authorities (principalities) or powers." Neither the Old nor New Testament actually teach anything about these, yet the idea that spiritual beings exist and affect the world is undeniable in biblical teaching. All we have is unelaborated passing references. The focus of the Bible is to reveal God and to show us how to have a relationship with Him. Information about the spirit beings doesn't pertain to that, so it's not in there.
Probably because it's just a curiosity for us, but in the long run, it doesn't really matter to us or pertain to us. When it comes right down to it, we know almost nothing about Satan, demons, angels, archangels, cherubim, seraphim, or any of the other spirit beings Paul seems to refer to when he speaks of "authorities (principalities) or powers." Neither the Old nor New Testament actually teach anything about these, yet the idea that spiritual beings exist and affect the world is undeniable in biblical teaching. All we have is unelaborated passing references. The focus of the Bible is to reveal God and to show us how to have a relationship with Him. Information about the spirit beings doesn't pertain to that, so it's not in there.