Gandalf was sent to Middle-earth by Manwe, along with the other four wizards. They are all Maiar, and thus Ainur - beings that can exist outside of Ea. The matter of the words he spoke to the balrog hahas been discussed here and you may search for those threads using the 'search' function of this forum.
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...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.
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