Subject: Can Angels repent? |
Bible Note: Hi Jay123 This is the only place I could find, that came close to the same kind of sin that the angels committed. according to the Greek. (hamartano) (Verb) Lit., "to miss the Mr. ," is used in the NT (a) of "sinning" against God, (1) by angels, 2Pe. 2:4; (2) by man, Mt. 27:3,4; Matt.27:3,4 3.) Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4.) Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? See thou to that. 2 Peter 2:4 4.) For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; There has been a debate about this for centuries, as to when, and how the angels could have sinned. I do not believe the angels were created with a free will. Neither did God give them an opportunity to repent. We on the other hand, have been created in the image, and likeness of God, the angels were not. Can you think of any other kind of sin an angel could commit, other than the one just spoken of? Which I believe to be the actual sin of rebellion against Gods rule over them, we do not have that consciousness of rebellion against Gods rule over our lives, before salvation. We can sin against God, or man in a great variety of ways. I can't pass up this opportunity. sorry :-) Using your own answer to your own question. Even though your ability to repent of your Question was taken away, because there were no edit options as you say, you still have taken the steps necessary in trying to Repent. Thereby gaining forgiveness. The angels Didn't Vintage68 |