What are your views of angels? As one reads the Bible, it soon becomes
evident that angels do exist. The term angel was introduced as a general, sweeping umbrella turn of phrase for a number of spiritual beings. So, what are
angels? Here I will need to define some terms, to try to unravel what we mean by "angels". These spiritual beings are sometimes called
angels; cherubim, seraphim, and the four living beasts of the Revelation of
Jesus Christ. Here we will deal with the general idea of angels.
The word for angel basically
means a messenger. The word can also relate to people as messengers (Job 1:14;
Is 42:19; Mal 2:2:7; 3:1; Lk 7:24; 9:52; Rev 1:20). The first time that an
angel as a spiritual being is mentioned is in Gen 16:7 and the last time is in
Rev 22:16.[1]
They are created to be messengers for God, Rev 2 and 3. Jesus said that they
were called the angels of God, Jn 1:51. They are spiritual in nature, not
having a physical body, Heb 1:13-14; 13:2.
They live in heaven, even though
at times they may appear on earth, Matt 18:10; 22:30; Lk 2:15. There are
countless numbers of angles, Matt 26:53 (a legion is about 6000); Heb 12:22. According
to Jesus, angels do not get married and have children: Matt 22:28-30; Mk 12:25.
They are not to be worshipped, Col 2:18; Rev 19:10; 22:8,9. There is much more that
could be said on this topic, however make sure that you consider
what you see and hear on this subject carefully in the light of the biblical
evidence.
Pause in His presence for a
moment and think this over…
[1] Williams,
Rodman J. Renewal Theology: Systematic
Theology from a Charismatic Perspective. In One Volume. (Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan, 1992), 1, 169.
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