Coffee and Catechism

Angels are rational, spiritual beings created by God. God’s holy angels joyfully serve him in heavenly worship, and God appoints them to act as messengers, bringing words of guidance and assurance to the faithful, and assisting and protecting them. The post E209 Q216 What are angels? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and re- belled against God. The post E208 Q215 How did Satan and his angels turn to evil? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Demons, of whom Satan is chief, are fallen angels. Satan rebelled against God and led other angels to follow him. They now cause spiritual and sometimes physical harm to mortals, and they sow lies that lead to confusion, despair, sin, and death. The post E207 Q214 What are Satan and his demons? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he tempted Adam and Eve. The post E206 Q213 Did evil exist before the human race embraced it? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

No. The sinful choices of his creatures do not implicate God in evil in any way. (Deuteronomy 30:15–19; Romans 7:7–25; James 1:13–15) Support the podcast here The post E205 Q212 Is God responsible for evil? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

God created rational creatures free to love, obey, and worship him, but we have used our freedom to reject his love, rebel against him, and choose evil. Yet no evil can thwart God’s purposes, and he is able to use evil to bring about even greater good. (Genesis 6:5; Judges 2:19–23; Psalm 10; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Romans 8:18–28; Hebrews 2:8–18; Revelation 2:18–29) Support the podcast here The post E204 Q211 If God is good, why does He permit evil? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Evil is the willful perversion of God’s will. Evil defies God’s holiness, violates his Law, enslaves us to sin, and mars his good creation. The post E203 Q210 What is evil? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13) The post E202 Q209 What is the seventh petition? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

In the fellowship of Christ’s Body, I can find companionship when I am lonely or vulnerable, support to resist ungodly influence, wisdom to guard me from folly, exhortation to grow in holiness, and discipline to correct me when I fall into error. The post E201 Q208 How can the Church help you to resist temptation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

As I abide in Christ, I can guard against temptation by praying for protection and strength, confessing my sins, recalling God’s Word, avoiding tempting situations, and seeking the support of fellow Christians. The post E200 Q207 What are ways to guard against temptation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.