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TEXT:"And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him."- Genesis 32:1

Angels are messengers, sent to protect and proclaim how people can enter the place of life they were meant to flourish within. They want human to trust and follow the one sending the message, to know how to live where heaven and earth overlap - where God and humans are in peace. According to the Bible, they are part of the world God created. They are sometimes referred to as the host of heaven.

"Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee." (Nehemiah 9:6).

Moreover, in the New Testament, Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes:

"For by him where all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in the earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:" (Colossians 1:16).

While these Scripture verses suggest that God created angels, the Bible also suggests that they do not exist, the way we humans do! Angels are spirits:

"But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:13-14).

Furthermore, when Jesus appears to his disciples, he asserts that spirits do not have bodies like he does:

"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have." (Luke 24:39).

Angels are usually invisible to humans, unless God makes them visible. However, time and time again, angels took on a bodily form and appear to various people in the Bible:

"And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son." (Judges 13:3).

"And , lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." (Luke 2:9-10).

Meanwhile, there are four major types of angels:
The Angel of the Lord, the Cherubim, the Seraphim, and the Living Creatures.

The Angel of the Lord
There are several references to the Angel of the Lord in the Bible. Many argue that this angel is Jesus Christ himself acting in the Old. However, there is no merit to this argument because in Luke 2, when Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds. It is very unlikely that Jesus who has just been born, will still be the the same angel of the Lord who appeared to the shepherds. (Luke 2:1-9). The Angel of the Lord, probably, is the overall head of the host of angels. He has a unique and a very important place throughout the Old and the New Testaments.

The Cherubim
When God drove Adam and Eve out of the garden of Eden. The Cherubim were placed at the entrance of the garden:

"So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." (Genesis 3:24).

God is enthroned above them (Ezekiel 10:1-22).

God rides in them.

"And he rode upon a Cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind." (Psalm 18:10).

Two golden figures of Cherubims sit above the Ark of the Covenant, where God promised to meet with Moses:

"And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two Cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel." (Exodus 25:22).

Seraphim
The Seraphim are only mentioned once in the Scripture: in Isaiah 6, they continually worship the Lord and say, "Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory."

The fourth type of angels are the Living Creatures. Ezekiel and Revelation speak of this type of angels. They are around the throne of God. (Ezekiel 1:5-14; Revelation 4:6-. They appear like a lion, an ox, a man, and an eagle, representing various parts of God's creations (wild beasts, domesticated animals, human beings, and birds). They, too, worship God continually. Day and night they never cease to say, "... Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was and is, and is to come." (Revelation 4:.

Angels have a rank and order. The overall leader of the angels is the Angel of the Lord. In Jude 9, the angel Michael is called an "archangel angel"- a title that indicates rule or authority over other angels, but the Angel of the Lord is not included. He is also called "one of the chief princes" in Daniel 10:13, and appears to lead God's angelic army in Revelation 12.

Furthermore, Paul, also, tells us in 1 Thessalonians 4:16, "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout , with the voice of the archangel,..." However, the Bible doesn't say if this refer to Michael, or if there are other archangel as well, probably there are others.

Moreover, only two angels are specifically named in the Bible: Michael (Jude 9, Revelation 12:7-8, and Daniel 10:13 and 21). Gabriel is the only other angel named. He is mentioned in Daniel 8:16 and 9:21 as a messenger who comes from God to speak to Daniel. He is also identified as God's messenger in Luke 1.

Incidentally, angels are not omnipresent. They frequently appear as messengers, traveling from one place to another. Unlike God, who is omnipresent, angels are finite creatures, limited to one place at a time. Moreso, the Bible doesn't tell us how many angels God created. But, apparently, there are multitudes of them: (Psalm 68:17; Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 5:11). Every scriptural reference to the total number of angels suggests that they are beyond counting.

Angels do not marry. Jesus taught that in the resurrection people "neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven." (Matthew 22:30; Luke 20:34-36). No other passages address relationship between angels, so anything beyond this is simply speculations.

Besides, angels are powerful. They are certainly greater in might and power than humans. (Psalm 103:20; Isaiah 37:36; Daniel 10:13). During our earthly lives, we are lower than the angels (Hebrews 2:7). But, as powerful as angels are, when Jesus returns, followers of Christ will be raised higher than them. (1 Corinthians 6:3).

Although, we do not know precisely when angels were created. But, Genesis 2:1 tells us that the angels were made at some point before the seventh day of creation: "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them." Host here refers to heavenly and earthly beings.

Angels are examples to us. They show us what perfect obedience looks like. Jesus teaches us to pray, "... Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10). In heaven, the will of God is done by angels, immediately, joyfully, and without questions. Their delight is to be God's humble servants, faithfully performing their assigned tasks, great or small. Our desire and prayer should be that we will do the same.

Angels also model worship. John sees around the throne of God a great number of angels praising God (Revelation 5:11-12). If the angels find it their highest joy to praise God continuously, shouldn't we, too?

Angels carry out some of God's plans. There are numerous ways in which angels carry out God's plans on earth: they frequently bring God's message to people. They carry out some of God's judgements: bringing a plague upon Israel, smiting the leaders of the Assyrian army, striking king Herod dead because he did not give God glory, pouring out bowls of God's wrath on the earth. They patrol the earth as God's representatives. They carry out war against demonic forces. They will proclaim the return of Jesus Christ.

Angels are not to be worshipped. Worship of angels was one of the false doctrine being taught at Colosse (Colossians 2:18). In the book of Revelation, an angel warns John not to worship him. (Revelation 19:10). We shouldn't pray to angels either. God is able to answer our prayers. If we were to pray to angels, it would implicitly give them a status equal to God.

Besides, the Bible gives us no warrant to seek the appearances of angels. They manifest themselves unsought. To seek such appearances would seem to indicate an unhealthy curiosity or desire for some kind of spectacular events rather than love for God and devotion to Him and His work. Though, angels did appear to people at various times in the Bible, the people apparently never sought those appearances. Our role is rather to talk to the Lord, who is in Himself the commander of all angelic forces. However, it would not seem wrong to ask God to fulfill His promise in Psalm 91:11 to send angels ro protect us in times of needs.

Finally, much of what we see or hear about angels is based on speculations, non-biblical sources, or just plain fantasy. The Bible has a lot say about them. Paul reminds us that our actions are carried out in the presence of angelic witnesses (1 Timothy 5:21). If Timothy follows God's instructions, angels will witness his obedience and glorify God. But, if he neglects to obey, angels will also see and be grieved. We will never know all there is to know about angels on this side of heaven. These heavenly beings are active, important servants of God. They are fighting spiritual warfare on our behalf, offering us comfort and hold a specific place in the story of the Bible. Shalom!

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

Pastor K. C. Akano,
Love Kingdom Assembly (LKA),
Umudurunneke Umuorlu-Isu,
Nwangele LGA,
Imo State,
Nigeria.
07061582689

pastorkc4life:
TEXT:"And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him."- Genesis 32:1
Angels are messengers, sent to protect and proclaim how people can enter the place of life they were meant to flourish within. They want human to trust and follow the one sending the message, to know how to live where heaven and earth overlap - where God and humans are in peace. According to the Bible, they are part of the world God created. They are sometimes referred to as the host of heaven.
"Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee." (Nehemiah 9:6).
Moreover, in the New Testament, Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes:
"For by him where all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in the earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:" (Colossians 1:16).
While these Scripture verses suggest that God created angels, the Bible also suggests that they do not exist, the way we humans do! Angels are spirits:
"But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:13-14).
Furthermore, when Jesus appears to his disciples, he asserts that spirits do not have bodies like he does:
"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have." (Luke 24:39).
Angels are usually invisible to humans, unless God makes them visible. However, time and time again, angels took on a bodily form and appear to various people in the Bible:

This is all nothing but conjured-up religious bullsheet!

Kobojunkie:
This is all nothing but conjured-up religious bullsheet!

Shut the fcck!

Like the Bullshits the Watchtower implanted into your mendula ??

You've always discharged stupidity on NL since your monika started existing.

Tetraozonaitera:
■ Shut the fcck! Like the Bullshits the Watchtower implanted into your mendula ?? You've always discharged stupidity on NL since your monika started existing.

The Watchtowers folks are no different from you though, so stop this delusion that you are somehow better than them. You are all the same, filled with nothing other than pretty much the same religious bullsheet which is all you have to spew when confronted.

Kobojunkie:
The Watchtowers folks are no different from you though, so stop this delusion that you are somehow better than them. You are all the same, filled with nothing other than pretty much the same religious bullsheet which is all you have to spew when confronted.

It is called bullshit not bullsheet.
I first thought it was a typo but typing it over and over again shows your ignorance.

You've always been a clown.
Keep "clowning"

Tetraozonaitera:
■ It is called bullshit not bullsheet. I first thought it was a typo but typing it over and over again shows your ignorance. You've always been a clown. Keep "clowning"

Always deflecting but never of real substance...

I have been intentionally typing the word "bullsheet" for many years now. You are the first to make an issue of it. Know why? Look, attacking my person will not change the fact which is that like the Watchtowers folks, you are all filled with nothing but religious bullsheet that amounts to absolutely nothing when all is said and done.

Kobojunkie:
Always deflecting but never of real substance...

I have been intentionally typing the word "bullsheet" for many years now. You are the first to make an issue of it. Know why? Look, attacking my person will not change the fact which is that like the Watchtowers folks, you are all filled with nothing but religious bullsheet that amounts to absolutely nothing when all is said and done.

It was never intentional thank God you know it today. Always be grateful.


Liar.

Tetraozonaitera:
■ It was never intentional thank God you know it today. Always be grateful. Liar.

OK!
So again, the Watchtowers folks are no different from you though, so stop this delusion that you are somehow better than them. You are all the same, filled with nothing other than pretty much the same religious bullsheet which is all you have to spew when confronted.

pastorkc4life:
TEXT:"And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him."- Genesis 32:1

Angels are messengers, sent to protect and proclaim how people can enter the place of life they were meant to flourish within. They want human to trust and follow the one sending the message, to know how to live where heaven and earth overlap - where God and humans are in peace. According to the Bible, they are part of the world God created. They are sometimes referred to as the host of heaven.

"Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee." (Nehemiah 9:6).

Moreover, in the New Testament, Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes:

"For by him where all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in the earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:" (Colossians 1:16).

While these Scripture verses suggest that God created angels, the Bible also suggests that they do not exist, the way we humans do! Angels are spirits:

"But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:13-14).

Furthermore, when Jesus appears to his disciples, he asserts that spirits do not have bodies like he does:

"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have." (Luke 24:39).

Angels are usually invisible to humans, unless God makes them visible. However, time and time again, angels took on a bodily form and appear to various people in the Bible:

"And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son." (Judges 13:3).

"And , lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." (Luke 2:9-10).

Meanwhile, there are four major types of angels:
The Angel of the Lord, the Cherubim, the Seraphim, and the Living Creatures.

The Angel of the Lord
There are several references to the Angel of the Lord in the Bible. Many argue that this angel is Jesus Christ himself acting in the Old. However, there is no merit to this argument because in Luke 2, when Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds. It is very unlikely that Jesus who has just been born, will still be the the same angel of the Lord who appeared to the shepherds. (Luke 2:1-9). The Angel of the Lord, probably, is the overall head of the host of angels. He has a unique and a very important place throughout the Old and the New Testaments.

The Cherubim
When God drove Adam and Eve out of the garden of Eden. The Cherubim were placed at the entrance of the garden:

"So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." (Genesis 3:24).

God is enthroned above them (Ezekiel 10:1-22).

God rides in them.

"And he rode upon a Cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind." (Psalm 18:10).

Two golden figures of Cherubims sit above the Ark of the Covenant, where God promised to meet with Moses:

"And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two Cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel." (Exodus 25:22).

Seraphim
The Seraphim are only mentioned once in the Scripture: in Isaiah 6, they continually worship the Lord and say, "Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory."

The fourth type of angels are the Living Creatures. Ezekiel and Revelation speak of this type of angels. They are around the throne of God. (Ezekiel 1:5-14; Revelation 4:6-. They appear like a lion, an ox, a man, and an eagle, representing various parts of God's creations (wild beasts, domesticated animals, human beings, and birds). They, too, worship God continually. Day and night they never cease to say, "... Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was and is, and is to come." (Revelation 4:.

Angels have a rank and order. The overall leader of the angels is the Angel of the Lord. In Jude 9, the angel Michael is called an "archangel angel"- a title that indicates rule or authority over other angels, but the Angel of the Lord is not included. He is also called "one of the chief princes" in Daniel 10:13, and appears to lead God's angelic army in Revelation 12.

Furthermore, Paul, also, tells us in 1 Thessalonians 4:16, "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout , with the voice of the archangel,..." However, the Bible doesn't say if this refer to Michael, or if there are other archangel as well, probably there are others.

Moreover, only two angels are specifically named in the Bible: Michael (Jude 9, Revelation 12:7-8, and Daniel 10:13 and 21). Gabriel is the only other angel named. He is mentioned in Daniel 8:16 and 9:21 as a messenger who comes from God to speak to Daniel. He is also identified as God's messenger in Luke 1.

Incidentally, angels are not omnipresent. They frequently appear as messengers, traveling from one place to another. Unlike God, who is omnipresent, angels are finite creatures, limited to one place at a time. Moreso, the Bible doesn't tell us how many angels God created. But, apparently, there are multitudes of them: (Psalm 68:17; Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 5:11). Every scriptural reference to the total number of angels suggests that they are beyond counting.

Angels do not marry. Jesus taught that in the resurrection people "neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven." (Matthew 22:30; Luke 20:34-36). No other passages address relationship between angels, so anything beyond this is simply speculations.

Besides, angels are powerful. They are certainly greater in might and power than humans. (Psalm 103:20; Isaiah 37:36; Daniel 10:13). During our earthly lives, we are lower than the angels (Hebrews 2:7). But, as powerful as angels are, when Jesus returns, followers of Christ will be raised higher than them. (1 Corinthians 6:3).

Although, we do not know precisely when angels were created. But, Genesis 2:1 tells us that the angels were made at some point before the seventh day of creation: "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them." Host here refers to heavenly and earthly beings.

Angels are examples to us. They show us what perfect obedience looks like. Jesus teaches us to pray, "... Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10). In heaven, the will of God is done by angels, immediately, joyfully, and without questions. Their delight is to be God's humble servants, faithfully performing their assigned tasks, great or small. Our desire and prayer should be that we will do the same.

Angels also model worship. John sees around the throne of God a great number of angels praising God (Revelation 5:11-12). If the angels find it their highest joy to praise God continuously, shouldn't we, too?

Angels carry out some of God's plans. There are numerous ways in which angels carry out God's plans on earth: they frequently bring God's message to people. They carry out some of God's judgements: bringing a plague upon Israel, smiting the leaders of the Assyrian army, striking king Herod dead because he did not give God glory, pouring out bowls of God's wrath on the earth. They patrol the earth as God's representatives. They carry out war against demonic forces. They will proclaim the return of Jesus Christ.

Angels are not to be worshipped. Worship of angels was one of the false doctrine being taught at Colosse (Colossians 2:18). In the book of Revelation, an angel warns John not to worship him. (Revelation 19:10). We shouldn't pray to angels either. God is able to answer our prayers. If we were to pray to angels, it would implicitly give them a status equal to God.

Besides, the Bible gives us no warrant to seek the appearances of angels. They manifest themselves unsought. To seek such appearances would seem to indicate an unhealthy curiosity or desire for some kind of spectacular events rather than love for God and devotion to Him and His work. Though, angels did appear to people at various times in the Bible, the people apparently never sought those appearances. Our role is rather to talk to the Lord, who is in Himself the commander of all angelic forces. However, it would not seem wrong to ask God to fulfill His promise in Psalm 91:11 to send angels ro protect us in times of needs.

Finally, much of what we see or hear about angels is based on speculations, non-biblical sources, or just plain fantasy. The Bible has a lot say about them. Paul reminds us that our actions are carried out in the presence of angelic witnesses (1 Timothy 5:21). If Timothy follows God's instructions, angels will witness his obedience and glorify God. But, if he neglects to obey, angels will also see and be grieved. We will never know all there is to know about angels on this side of heaven. These heavenly beings are active, important servants of God. They are fighting spiritual warfare on our behalf, offering us comfort and hold a specific place in the story of the Bible. Shalom!

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

What a significant exploration of our celestial companions! The angels, these divine messengers, bridge the gap between heaven and earth, reminding us of our spiritual nature and God's infinite love.

Throughout history, we have seen how these celestial beings have played crucial roles in the unfolding of God's plan. From the cherubim guarding Eden to Gabriel's annunciation to Mary, angels have been faithful servants of the Almighty.

Yet, we must remember that our fascination with angels should not overshadow our relationship with God. They are not to be worshipped or prayed to, but rather serve as examples of perfect obedience and devotion.

In our modern world, where many seek comfort in the supernatural, it is essential to ground our understanding of angels in biblical truth. Their existence reminds us of the vast spiritual realm beyond our physical senses, inviting us to deepen our faith and trust in the Divine.

The concept of angels can provide comfort and hope, especially in times of distress. They symbolize protection and guidance, offering solace to those who feel lost or afraid.

armchairscholar:
■ What a significant exploration of our celestial companions! The angels, these divine messengers, bridge the gap between heaven and earth, reminding us of our spiritual nature and God's infinite love.
Throughout history, we have seen how these celestial beings have played crucial roles in the unfolding of God's plan. From the cherubim guarding Eden to Gabriel's annunciation to Mary, angels have been faithful servants of the Almighty.
Yet, we must remember that our fascination with angels should not overshadow our relationship with God. They are not to be worshipped or prayed to, but rather serve as examples of perfect obedience and devotion.
In our modern world, where many seek comfort in the supernatural, it is essential to ground our understanding of angels in biblical truth. Their existence reminds us of the vast spiritual realm beyond our physical senses, inviting us to deepen our faith and trust in the Divine.
The concept of angels can provide comfort and hope, especially in times of distress. They symbolize protection and guidance, offering solace to those who feel lost or afraid.

Yet another dollop of religious bullsheet!