S8E2 Categories and Classification of Angels

By: Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D. | September 12, 2024

On tonight’s episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Dr. Brian Chilton discusses the different categories and classifications of angels. He suggests which kind of angel Satan could have been. Do we have guardian angels? Join us for what should be an exciting episode!

S8E2 Categories and Classification of Angels

1. How many categories of angels does the Bible describe?
2. What do regular angels do?
3. Who are the archangels and what is their responsibility?
4. The Bible describes an order of angels called “principalities.” Who are the principalities and what do they do?
5. Who is the order of angels described as powers?
6. What is the order of angels known as virtues?
7. Who are the angelic dominions or dominations?
8. Who are the thrones and what do they do?
9. Who are the cherubim?
10. Who is the highest order of angels known as the seraphim? What is their responsibility?
11. To which angelic order did Satan likely belong?
12. What do we learn about God from the order of angels that He organized?

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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