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Bible Question:
jamie_rivard, Greetings and welcome to the forum. Your scriptural support here is solid.Satan and his minions were absolutely cast out of heaven. He is refered to as the ruler of the world by Jesus in John 14:30 and God of This world by Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:4. An interesting question arises here, Job 1:6,2:1 Do these passeges refer to the people of God or angels? We do know the time of Job was before the time of Isreal as a nation so this does add a little significence to this question. I dont believe we have any contradiction here but I think in answering this question it will shed some light on and clarify what you have already stated. What do you think? Any and all thoughts and scripture will be much appreciated and accepted. God's Best to all, lionheart |
Bible Answer: Hello Lionheart, Perhaps these references might help shed some light on this. "As kings, therefore, transact their most important affairs in a solemn council or assembly, so God is pleased to represent himself as having his council likewise; and as passing the decrees of his providence in an assembly of his holy angels. We have here, in the case of Job, the same grand assembly held, as was before in that of Ahab, 1 Kings 22:6-23; the same host of heaven, called here the sons of God, presenting themselves before Jehovah, as in the vision of Micaiah they are said to stand on his right hand and on his left."—Adam Clarke's Commentary "Job 1:6 - A day - A certain time appointed by God. The sons - The holy angels, so called, Job_38:7; Dan_3:25, Dan_3:28, because of their creation by God, for their resemblance of him in power, and dignity, and holiness, and for their filial affection and obedience, to him. Before - Before his throne, to receive his commands, and to give him an account of their negotiations." (John Wesley's Explanatory Notes) "Job 1:6 - sons of God This scene is in heaven. Compare (Job_2:1-7)." (Scofield Reference Notes) "Job_1:6-12. Satan, appearing before God, falsely accuses Job. sons of God — angels (Job_38:7; 1Ki_22:19). They present themselves to render account of their “ministry” in other parts of the universe (Heb_1:14)." (JFB Commentary) "Job 1:6 - Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord,.... This is generally understood of the angels, as in Job_38:7 who may be thought to be so called, because of their creation by the father of spirits, and their likeness to God in holiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and being affectionate and obedient to him; as also on account of the grace of election, and confirmation in" (John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible) I would like to ask for clarification if I may. You responded to Jamie with "Your scriptural support here is solid" would you please point me to the Scripture references that support Jamie's references to: "After Satan and those who fell with him were shut out of heaven, and he realized that he had forever lost all its purity and glory, he repented, and wished to be reinstated in heaven. He was willing to take his proper place, or any position that might be assigned him. But no; heaven must not be placed in jeopardy. All heaven might be marred should he be taken back; for sin originated with him, and the seeds of rebellion were within him. Both he and his followers wept, and implored to be taken back into the favor of God. But their sin--their hatred, their envy and jealousy--had been so great that God could not blot it out. It must remain to receive its final punishment." Thanks and God Bless, Jeff |