Angelic confirmation refers to the biblical concept of angels serving as messengers and confirmers of God's will and plans, often providing assurance and guidance to individuals in times of uncertainty. In the Bible, angels are depicted as playing a crucial role in confirming divine promises and prophecies, as seen in the story of Mary, where the angel Gabriel confirms to her that she will bear a son, Jesus (Luke 1:26-38). The Bible also teaches that angels can provide comfort and strength, as expressed in Psalms 91:11, which states that God will command his angels to guard and protect believers. Additionally, angels are involved in confirming the resurrection of Jesus, with the angel at the empty tomb declaring to the women that Jesus has risen from the dead (Matthew 28:5-7), thereby confirming the central tenet of the Christian faith.
John Gill discusses the confirmation of the elect angels and the fall of the non-elect angels, emphasizing that the elect were confirmed in holiness and happiness by God's will, while the non-elect fell due to pride, envy, and unbelief. He explains that the good angels are immutably fixed in their o