The Sealed Gate: Do Angels Still Fall?
The story of the "War in Heaven" is one of the most dramatic narratives in religious history. It paints a picture of a third of the heavenly host, led by the Morning Star (Lucifer), rejecting the authority of God and being cast down to the earth. But this raises a fascinating theological question: Is this an ongoing event? Do angels today still get bored, angry, or proud and decide to walk out of the pearly gates? The short answer provided by the vast majority of Christian theology and biblical scholarship is no . The "revolving door" of Heaven is closed. While human beings live in a state of flux where they can choose God today and reject Him tomorrow, angels exist in a state where their will is permanently fixed. Here is why theologians believe the rebellion of the angels was a one-time event that will never be repeated. The Special Study Edition of "New Testament Miracles" - a look at the 37 Miracles of Jesus recorded in the New Testament. To...