Angels, then, are engrossed by this spectacle of redemption. These passages, in short, declare that our earth is the object of interest to a host of invisible beings. Our earth is thus the very theater of the universe where the drama of redemption is being played out before a vast audience. The angels are hoping for human redemption. The demons are hoping for humanity's destruction.
Earth Is The Battleground Of The Universe.
Second, this insignificant planet is the battleground of the universe. It is the center of cosmic struggle. Hosts of spiritual beings, evil creatures who are intelligent and personal, are arrayed against God and His redeemed earthlings, attempting to defeat the ends of divine love and mercy. Aligned with God are angelic beings working to further the objectives of grace and justice. These evil beings are under the guidance and power of Satan, a malignant leader whose mind and will and heart are totally corrupt.