We humans can repent and be forgiven by Jesus. Can demons repent and be forgiven?
2007-04-18 10:53:06 · 26 answers · asked by Thomas H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no plan for the salvation of fallen angels in God's word. On the contrary it seems their fate is sealed.
2007-04-18 11:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Nowhere in the Bible is there ever any place where we read about demons being able to repent. The 1/3 of heavenly hosts sealed their fate when they followed Satan's fall (ref. Isaiah 14:12-20).
Apparently in eternity past, God the Father ordained giving a love-gift to Jesus the Son, a redeemed humanity (the Elect). However, that excluded angelic beings. The eternal purpose of God seems to be demonstrating His great love & grace upon fallen humankind, not angelic beings. That is, the Gospel is for people only, not angels.
Matt. 25:41 "Then He also shall say to those on the left hand, Depart from Me, you cursed, into everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his angels." (note that Hell was created especially for Satan and demons).
I Titus 5:21 "I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the ELECT angels..." Note that God elects all things, even those angels who will not fall & thereby continue in the presence & joy of the Lord. The other 1/3 perish w/o hope of forgiveness...yet God is no less God nor no less merciful for His perfect, righteous & sovereign decrees. Everything God chooses to do is Holy & righteous because God is holy & righteous & is incapable of doing what is contrary to His eternal nature. And it's such a wonderful mystery why God would save anyone at all in in the first place. This is why the Gospel translated means, "Good News"!! :)
2007-04-18 11:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by snookynibbles 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes! That is why he went and Preached to those Spirits who where locked up, "Jude 1:6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day." Everyone get a second chance thru Jesus! "1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:"
2016-08-23 02:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Jesus went to talk to the spirits in prison, these were demon angels, fallen ones. So yes, they are also some of those who can repent to God, their Creator, in Jesus' name.
1 Peter 3: 18-20
Please note that Satan's name is not included here.
2007-04-18 11:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by avaddohn-Apollyon 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
He may have for all all of us comprehend. The bible would not provide a close account of precisely what got here about in Heaven, yet because devil inspired Eve contained in the backyard, it would want to easily recommend that evil had already been born; And that this rebellious campaign adversarial to God got here about as early because the creation days. Edit: @Percy-you're assuming an same guidelines for guy practice to the angels as well. there is no longer any information of this contained in the bible about angels having or no longer having free-will.
2016-10-18 02:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello and Peace Be.
From my experience, dark ones do get tired of the negative energy that they get drawn to by the unhealthy energy that We (as humans) put out. I have had a number of them tell me that they have grown weary of being in the state that they were in, as I removed them from people. Just like ourselves, they are a living energy source. I could get more in depth, but I elect not to at this time(my free will). I would like to get in to a more intense conversation about this subject, but if it does not happen,I am cool with that also. I am always open to input.
In a more direct answer, Yes, demons can be forgiven.
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Or if you prefer.....GREG :):):)
2007-04-18 16:10:40 · answer #6 · answered by GLoW 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No--because they were once in God's very presence and they were fully aware of who he was and what he represented and they still acted against him. They are already marked for permanant destruction. In that same way, a human can be unforgiven if he/she knows the truth about God and Jesus and intentionally lies to someone about them. It is called blaspheming the holy spirit and the Bible says you cannot be forgiven if you do this.
2007-04-18 12:03:35 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Fairies of Ireland are fallen Angels that were not bad enough to send down, but too mischievous to allow in Heaven. So, they were sent to Ireland because it is a bit of both. I believe all sides are happy with the arrangement.
2007-04-18 11:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is a most excellent question.
i think the truth of the matter is we all will end up in the same place...heaven..but some people..demons..fallen angels will be given another chance..let us all hope so...as this would make more sense then going to hell for ever over swiping a bottle of soda pop when you were in grade school..
lets all hope this could be true..
even Hitler should be given another chance if he seen the light...
I say forgive and forget...we are only human
2007-04-18 11:00:08 · answer #9 · answered by Louella R 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No Tammy they cannot and would not,this is because an Angel knows fully the consequences of their actions and unlike us they know that their actions are eternally binding to their nature, we should thank God that He made us lower than the Angels in this respect and that we do not possess their higher faculties.
2007-04-18 11:00:04 · answer #10 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋