Topic: Angels and Demons
Short answer: A fallen angel is an angel who chose to rebel against God and follow Satan instead of remaining faithful to God. These angels are now under God’s judgment and are commonly understood to be the demonic beings who serve Satan.
A fallen angel is an angel who rebelled against God and is now under His judgment because of that rebellion. Angels were originally created by God as holy beings, but some chose to rebel against Him and follow Satan instead.
Revelation 12:9 clearly identifies Satan as being accompanied by “his angels”: “9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” (Revelation 12:9)
Revelation 12:4 is also commonly understood to indicate that a third of the angels followed Satan in his rebellion: “4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth…” (Revelation 12:4). While the passage does not directly explain every detail of Satan’s original fall, it does show Satan in opposition to God and accompanied by angels who belong to him.
So what specifically makes an angel “fallen”? A fallen angel is one who chose rebellion against God rather than submission to His authority. These angels abandoned their proper position, followed Satan, and now stand under God’s judgment.
These rebellious angels are commonly referred to as fallen angels and are generally understood to be the demonic beings who serve Satan and oppose the work of God. They were not created evil, but became evil through rebellion against God.
Their final judgment is already certain. Jesus said, “41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” (Matthew 25:41)
So simply put, a fallen angel is an angel who rebelled against God, followed Satan, and now stands condemned under God’s judgment.
Key passages: Revelation 12:4; Revelation 12:9; Matthew 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6
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