This week, Jake interviews retired Angelology Professor Fred Dickason. Fred studied Electrical engineering in the Navy, taught at Moody Bible Institute, and has spent 52 years studying about, teaching, and counseling on angels. Fred has written several books on angels, including Angels Elect & Evil.
Join us as Fred shares his insights on the history of angels, the role of angels in our everyday life, Satan, spiritual warfare, and more.
From understanding who angels are and what they do to overcoming spiritual warfare, this is a conversation that will give you a deep understanding of angels and their role in your life.
Timestamps:
- :24 - Biblical perspective on angels and the role they play in our everyday lives
- :51 - Introduction: Charles Frederick Dickerson Jr
- 3:40 - 1966: how & why Fred began studying angels
- 5:19 - When did Fred know that he wanted to teach a course on Angels?
- 6:26 - What are angels?
- 6:35 - Timing of Angels' Creation (Colossians 1:16)
- 7:27 - Primary functions of angels throughout scripture
- 8:08 - Angel Stories
- 8:45 - Where do we see fallen angels in scripture? (Genesis 3)
- 10:08 - Common misconceptions about angelic beings
- 11:46 - Angels don't have wings
- 12:26 - Angels are Watchers
- 13:10 - What can we learn about God through studying angles?
- 15:01 - Can we each have a guardian angel?
- 16:14 - God elects different angels for different purposes
- 20:45 - Fred's books & where to find them
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