![]() There is nothing in scripture that says he ever had relationships and there is nothing that says he has children. Lucifer was created by God and therefore doesn’t have parents. The remaining angels mourned the loss of their brothers and sisters but knew that they needed to be punished for their rebellion. Lucifer and his army were banished from heaven forever and all was peaceful in heaven once again. There was war in heaven but God, his Son and their loyal angels won the battle. God declared that such rebellion was unforgivable and that Lucifer and his following angels would no longer remain in heaven. Lucifer then told God that nearly half of the angels in Heaven agreed with him and challenged God, saying that he wouldn’t be willing to dismiss nearly half of his angels. God threatened Lucifer, telling him that he would be found unworthy of heaven if he continued these thoughts. Lucifer told God that he felt he should be considered just as important, if not more, than Jesus Christ. God summoned every angel in heaven, including Lucifer, and had them make their case. He was rebelling against the government of God. There was no crime higher than what Lucifer was committing. The loyal angels again tried to warn Lucifer about the consequences of his actions but he was more certain than ever that he was doing the right thing for himself, the angels that chose to follow him and the heavens. The angels that sided with Lucifer were promised a new and improved government where they would all have complete freedom. ![]() He turned from any angel who decided to remain loyal to Jesus. They wept and were anxious of what the future might hold. The loyal angels tried to reach Lucifer and convince him of this. The remaining angels were loyal and believed that Jesus Christ was the one they should be worshipping. Some of the angels decided to side with Lucifer and rebel against God and Jesus. They were discontented because they didn’t understand God’s intentions. The other angels did not reject the idea right away. He told the other angels that he would no longer worship Jesus and that he would take the place of the Son of God. He gathered the other angels in secret and introduced the idea of them worshipping him instead of Jesus. His heart was filled with envy and anger. He wanted to be just as important as God himself but couldn’t see how he could reach such a level of power. This troubled Lucifer, as he thought he was a favorite in heaven. He wasn’t allowed to know God’s plans for the future. Lucifer was not allowed to attend the meeting. God held a meeting with Jesus to discuss his plans for creation. When all the other angels bowed to Christ, Lucifer followed, even though his heart was not pure. Lucifer did not make his feelings known though. As much as he tried, Lucifer could not accept this. Lucifer knew that no matter how intelligent or respected he was, God would always choose Jesus Christ over him. ![]() A light surrounded him and made him brighter and more beautiful than all the other angels.īut Lucifer was jealous of Jesus Christ, who was one with God before Lucifer was created. His form was perfect and his presence was noble and majestic. It is said that his forehead was high and broad, a sign of his intelligence. Lucifer’s Fall from Graceīefore his fall from heaven, Lucifer was a high and exalted angel. But the detailed version gives us an inside look to the reasons the angel was cast out of heaven. The short version of Lucifer’s story is common knowledge to Christians around the world. He was created before man and before sin was cast out into the world. But Lucifer was created before the concepts of “good” and “bad” existed. ![]() This leads many to ask why God would create such an angel, only to have him turn on him and become the face of evil for the rest of eternity. ![]() He was created by God when he made all the other angels in the heavens. Lucifer is first referred to in the Old Testament where his name was translated from the Hebrew word “helel”, which means brightness. ![]()
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