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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]].
Angels are beings that were created to serve [[God]]. There are different kind of angels that have different assigned tasks. Before the creation of mankind, a third of the Angels, including [[Lucifer]], fell from Heaven, and became demons.
 
   
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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.
==Types of Angels==
 
   
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While indeed angels are spiritual beings, the Bible describes some sort of eventual human (believer) superiority over Angels.
==='''''[[Seraphim]]'''''===
 
Seraphim are angels that reside in Heaven, and were created to worship and glorify God. They have eyes all over their bodies, and a total of six wings. Two wings covered their feet, two covered their eyes (from the light of God), andthey use two to fly.
 
   
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== Description ==
==='''''[[Cherubim]]'''''===
 
Cherubim are angels that typically reside on Earth, and were created to protect people/things. They have four wings to fly with, and four faces; the face of a human, the face of a lion, the face of an ox, and the face of an eagle.
 
   
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=== Inequality ===
==='''''[[Archangels]]'''''===
 
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====To Humans====
Archangels are warrior Angels, and fight against the rebellious Angels that fell with Lucifer, also known as demons. The only confirmed archangel is Michael.
 
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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>
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====To Jesus Christ====
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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 ==
==='''''[[Messenger Angels]]'''''===
 
Common Angels are spirits that deliver messages to and from God. Throughout the Bible, they have spread special messages to important people. The most well known angel is Gabriel.
 
   
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==Verses==
==='''''[[Demons]]'''''===
 
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Somepoint after the creation of Angels, the cherub Lucifer decided to try and overthrow God. A third of the Angelic host joined him, and when he failed, they were all cast down to Earth. These spirits are now called demons. Out of Out of anger towards God, demons do their best to torture and and damn human souls, as they were created in the image of God.
 
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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].

Accounts

Verses

  1. Genesis 1:26-27 (Link)
  2. 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6 (Link)
  3. Hebrews 1:5 (Link)
  4. Hebrews 1:6 (Link)
  5. Psalm 104:4; Hebrews 1:7 (Link)
  6. Hebrews 1:13 (Link)