The Fallen Angels
Scripture speaks of angels who did not keep their first estate but rebelled against God and were cast down, now reserved in chains of darkness for judgment. Led by Satan, they became the demons and evil spirits opposed to God and his people throughout the Bible. Their fall is a solemn warning that even heavenly beings are accountable to their Creator.
Key Passages
Angels Who Kept Not Their Estate
Jude 1:6
Jude records that rebellious angels are held 'in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.'
6nd 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.
Did You Know?
Jude and 2 Peter both say rebellious angels are held in chains of darkness for judgment.
Jesus said hell was 'prepared for the devil and his angels' - not originally for people.
Revelation pictures the dragon's tail sweeping a third of the stars from heaven.
The New Testament identifies demons and evil spirits with these fallen angels.