​The Angels

Existence, Origin and Number of the Angels

#68 In the beginning of time God created spiritual essences (angels) out of nothing.

The Nature of the Angels

#69 The nature of the angels is spiritual.

The primary task of the good angels is the glorification and the service of God. (Certain)

#70 The secondary task of the good angels is the protection of men and care for their salvation.

The Power of the Bad Angels

#71 The Devil possesses a certain dominion over mankind by reason of Adam’s sin.