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Adventistische Schriften über: "Can fallen angels be referred to as winds that blow upon the earth?"
Answer
In the Scriptures the “four winds” are described as symbols of war, strife, and human passions that are under the control of divine power. These winds represent satanic forces that aim to bring destruction upon the earth once the restraining hand of God is removed. Heavenly angels actively hold back these destructive elements until the people of God are sealed.
Divine Control over Satanic Powers
»Had God not commanded angelic powers to control the satanic forces that try to break loose and destroy, there would be no hope. But the winds must be held until the servants of God are sealed on their foreheads.«
Winds as a Symbol for Strife and Destruction
»Angels now hold back the winds of strife until the world is warned of its impending doom; but a storm is gathering, ready to break upon the earth, and when God commands His angels to release the winds, there will be a scene of conflict that no feather can describe.«
Winds Symbolize War and Discord
»John is shown four of these heavenly beings standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the winds so that they do not blow. Winds symbolize war or strife.«
The Restraint of Human Passions
»But human passions reach a high degree, and the spirit of the Lord is withdrawn from the earth. ... It is because the four angels hold the four winds so that they do not blow upon the earth.«
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