SUMMARY OF VOLUME I: Satan and the Angels (200 pages) CHAPTER 1: Definitions (26 pages)
This book begins with a definition of the basic terminology used within it. The Greek New Testament terms for "demon" are given and defined. This is followed by a discussion of the origin of demons since this greatly influences their definition. Then a list of the modern English synonyms for "demon" is presented because this will bring the etherial down to everyday experience. And because they are often confused, a definition of a related term, the "flesh" (the unregenerated nature of man), is included.
CHAPTER 2: The Angelic Hierarchy: Putting Satan in Perspective (37 pages)
No serious study of demonology can be complete without first establishing a Biblical view of Satan himself. But before this can be done, an attempt must be made to keep this matter in perspective so that Satan does not loom too big before our eyes, nor too wimpy either. This is done by presenting an overview of the greatness of God's angels. Those that are studied are: the seraphim, the cherubim, the archangels, the mighty angels, the lighting angels, and the regular (or common) angels. Having done this will allow us to proceed to the next chapter which tells us exactly where Satan used to fit into this hierarchy before his fall. This will also dispel a few myths about this angel, such as the notion that he was previously an archangel, or the third ruler of heaven, or the ruler of all God's angels.
CHAPTER 3: Satan: His Position, Power, and Progressive Downfall (71 pages)
To discover what kind of angel Satan was before his fall, and hence his power relative to other angels, the key passages of Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 are explored. Then important issues about this angel are discussed, such as his present access to heaven, the nature of his progressive defeat, his present position and power, his status at the close of the age, and various remaining questions concerning his potency against the church. Doing this will dispel another myth about Satan: the belief that he is a "has-been," a "toothless, clawless, lion." At the same time, it will also demonstrate that he is no match for many of God's greatest angels. In this way a realistic balance can be struck in the way we view Satan.
CHAPTER 4: Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28: Are They Applicable to Satan? (56 pages)
Surprisingly, most commentaries discount the idea that these two passages have anything to do with Satan. They base such a stand on the fact that these texts are not specifically addressed to Satan himself but are, instead, addressed to human rulers. The passages are written in the context of Canaanite mythology and actually employ many of its proper names, phrases, and even some of the ancient mythological stories. But is it possible that the Biblical writers of these passages were not only aware of this, but purposely employed such language in order to convey something suprahuman, in order to convey the idea that they may ultimately be speaking of an unseen power? Or are these passages merely about Canaanite mythology as it might be applied to the human rulers? In other words, does the idea of a "double application" come into play here, just as it does in so many other passages concerning other Biblical figures, such as Judas, Mary, and even Jesus Himself? This idea is explored.
