S8E1 Origin and Purpose of Angels

By: Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D. | September 5, 2024

Welcome to a new season of the Bellator Christi Podcast! We start off with a series on angelology; that is, a study of angels. We begin with a discussion of the origin and purpose of angels. The podcast covers the following topics:

Questions for S8E1 Origin and Purpose of Angels

1. What are angels?
2. Are demons also considered angels?
3. Are angels eternal?
4. When were angelic, or spiritual beings, created?
5. What purse do angels serve?
6. If God is omnipotent, then why did He need to create angels?

About the Host

Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D.

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football.

He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years, works as a clinical hospice chaplain, and is an Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Carolina College of Biblical Studies (https://www.CCBS.edu), and is the Editor-in-Chief of Acquisitions at Illative House Press (https://illativehousepress.com).

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