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| + | '''Angels''' (literally “messengers” from Heb:מֲלְאָךְ, ''malak ''and Gk:ανγελλος, ''angelos'') are spiritual beings created to act as servants of [[God]] and to his people through performing assignments on his behalf, especially delivering messages. Literally being called the “messengers”, angels are specific spiritual beings acting as messengers as one component of the “heavenly host” (not to be confused with [[Cherubim]], [[Seraphim]] or others). The angels delivered their messages through appearing to people in visions and pronouncing God’s word orally. While delivering messages is their primary role throughout [[Scripture]], they generally perform tasks for God in their general capacity as a “messenger” or intermediary of Yahweh. Angels are seen acting on Yahweh’s behalf through executing judgement, rescuing people and singing God’s praises. Several references seem to assign to them a military role, perhaps creating the common conception of Angels as the "rank-and-file" soldiers in God's heavenly army. Angels are also described as being responsible for gathering believers and sorting the “wheat and the chaff” in the end times or [[Day of the Lord]]. |
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| + | Very little is given about their characteristics in Scripture. Only the “[[Angel of the Lord|Angel of Yahweh]]", the [[Archangel]] [[Michael]] and [[Gabriel]] are mentioned by name. |
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| − | '''Angels''' are spiritual beings created by [[God]] as servants<ref name=":0">Psalm 104:4, Hebrews 1:7</ref> of God for many purposes, especially for His praise, and as messengers (transliterated from Greek as "messenger") to believers<ref>Hebrews 1:14</ref>. Angels appear about 300 times throughout the [[Bible]]. Angels are only known to be males, none being portrayed as female in the Bible. |
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| + | While indeed angels are spiritual beings, the Bible describes some sort of eventual human (believer) superiority over Angels. |
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| − | == Characteristics == |
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| − | ===Types=== |
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| − | ====Cherub==== |
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| − | In the building of the [[Tabernacle]], a special kind of angel is depicted in art. This is the "cherub" (plural: cherubim) that is to guard the [[Ark of the Covenant]]. It is also mentioned that the cherub guarded the [[Garden of Eden]] from [[Adam]] and [[Eve]]<ref>Genesis 3:24</ref>. These are portrayed as being in the form of man, but with wings<ref>Exodus 25:18-20; 26:1,31</ref>. |
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| − | ====Seraph==== |
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| − | A related angelic being, the Seraph (plural: seraphim), is seen by Isaiah in his vision of the presence of God<ref>Isaiah 6:2,6</ref>. They are also portrayed to have different faces: one had a lion's, one had an ox's, one had a human's, and one had an eagle's.<ref>Revelation 4:7</ref> They are also described as having six wings, and having eyes all over, even under their wings. They continually praise God, saying: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come."<ref>Revelation 4:8</ref> |
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| + | == Description == |
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| − | <!-- As much as we appreciate these distinctions, nothing in the Bible supports them. |
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| − | <span style="color:#CC0000">The following section is copied from http://healingdeva.com/ranks-angels/. This section needs to have original content. Once the copied content is replaced with original this note may be removed </span> |
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| − | ==== Dominions ==== |
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| − | A Dominion's job is to regulate the duties of the other Angels and ensure that God’s wishes are carried out. |
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| − | ==== Powers ==== |
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| − | The job of the Powers is to prevent the ‘fallen angels’ from taking over the world and keeping the Universe in balance. They are also seen as the Angels of birth and death. |
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| − | ==== Principalities ==== |
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| − | The Principalities are the Guardian Angels of cities, nations and rulers, and guards against the invasion of evil angels. --> |
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| − | ==== Archangels ==== |
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| − | Archangels are probably the best known of all Angels. They carry God’s most important messages to humans. They also command God’s ‘armies’ of Angels in the constant battle with the “sons of darkness.” |
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| − | <!-- Nowhere in the Bible are there any "miracle performing" angels as such. Blessings come from God, not by agency of angels. |
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| − | ==== Virtues ==== |
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| − | The Virtues are the Angels of Grace who bring God’s blessings to Earth, usually in the form of miracles. Known as the ‘brilliant’ or “shinning'” ones, they are associated with acts of heroism and bring courage when needed. |
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| − | <span style="color:#CC0000;font-size:14px">The following notice above ends here</span> --> |
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=== Inequality === |
=== Inequality === |
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====To Humans==== |
====To Humans==== |
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| − | Angels were not created in God's image (as were only humans<ref>Genesis 1:26-27</ref>). Angels do not receive the forgiveness from God as did humans but rather were |
+ | Angels were not created in God's image (as were only [[Mankind|humans]]<ref>Genesis 1:26-27</ref>). Angels do not receive the forgiveness from God as did humans but rather were cast into [[Hell]] and punished after they sinned.<ref>2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6</ref> |
| − | ===To Jesus Christ=== |
+ | ====To Jesus Christ==== |
| − | Jesus Christ is superior to Angels as God never proclaimed Angels as His sons<ref>Hebrews 1:5</ref> |
+ | Jesus Christ is superior to Angels as God never proclaimed Angels as His sons.<ref>Hebrews 1:5</ref> Angels are also to worship Jesus Christ<ref>Hebrews 1:6</ref> and are servants.<ref>Psalm 104:4; Hebrews 1:7</ref> God also never had an Angel sit at his right hand<ref>Hebrews 1:13</ref>. |
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| + | == Accounts == |
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==Verses== |
==Verses== |
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| + | [[Category:Spirits]] |
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| + | [[Category:Persons]] |
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| + | [[Category:Heavenly Host]] |
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Revision as of 02:39, 27 August 2020
Angels (literally “messengers” from Heb:מֲלְאָךְ, malak and Gk:ανγελλος, angelos) are spiritual beings created to act as servants of God and to his people through performing assignments on his behalf, especially delivering messages. Literally being called the “messengers”, angels are specific spiritual beings acting as messengers as one component of the “heavenly host” (not to be confused with Cherubim, Seraphim or others). The angels delivered their messages through appearing to people in visions and pronouncing God’s word orally. While delivering messages is their primary role throughout Scripture, they generally perform tasks for God in their general capacity as a “messenger” or intermediary of Yahweh. Angels are seen acting on Yahweh’s behalf through executing judgement, rescuing people and singing God’s praises. Several references seem to assign to them a military role, perhaps creating the common conception of Angels as the "rank-and-file" soldiers in God's heavenly army. Angels are also described as being responsible for gathering believers and sorting the “wheat and the chaff” in the end times or Day of the Lord.
Very little is given about their characteristics in Scripture. Only the “Angel of Yahweh", the Archangel Michael and Gabriel are mentioned by name.
While indeed angels are spiritual beings, the Bible describes some sort of eventual human (believer) superiority over Angels.
Description
Inequality
To Humans
Angels were not created in God's image (as were only humans[1]). Angels do not receive the forgiveness from God as did humans but rather were cast into Hell and punished after they sinned.[2]
To Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is superior to Angels as God never proclaimed Angels as His sons.[3] Angels are also to worship Jesus Christ[4] and are servants.[5] God also never had an Angel sit at his right hand[6].