Sarcasticool
26-09-2008, 03:49
ANGELS
I decided to post a thread on angels. I already had started a thread on FF , like with many other studies on there, but because of it's demise I was unable to finish It. It should be noted that this will be done from a Christian point of view, for the benefit of Christians and any others who wish to understand the subject from a Christian stand point. Although it is based on the Biblical accounts of angels, I will include information and references to other non biblical accounts of angels in other literature , as the subject of Angelology has always been a great love of mine, whether it is Biblical, Non- Biblical Theology, Mythological or fictitious.
Angels
Introduction:
Angels are very active in the Bible and are used by God as messengers, warriors, and servants. The word "angel" comes from the Greek word "angelos" which means messenger. Angels are spiritual beings without bodies of flesh and bones, though they apparently have the ability to appear in human form. (Gen. 19:1-22).
Angels had many functions
They praised and bless God:
Bless ye the LORD all his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
-Psalm 103:20
They served as messengers to people from God:
(Lk 1:11-20, 26-38; Lk 2:9-14)
They watched over God's people:
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, least thou dash thy foot against a stone.
-Psalm 91:11-12
They are sometimes instruments of God's judgment:
So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just.
-Matt. 13:49-50
Some angels rebelled against God:
The Bible tells us that God created the angels and that at some time in the distant past there was a rebellion in heaven and many of the angels fell.
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
- Rev. 12:7-8
It was the elect angels that did not fall:
(1 Tim. 5:21)
This is the order I will post on the subject:
1. The types and order of angels
2. The two angels: Michael and Gabriel
3. The origin and fall of the Devil (Lucifer/Satan) and his angels
4. Fallen angels / Sons of God (Gen. 6)
5. Demons and evil spirits
6. Related topics:
Angel of the LORD,
Abaddon/Apollyon (angel of the bottomless pit)
Angels in other religions and non-biblical theology
I decided to post a thread on angels. I already had started a thread on FF , like with many other studies on there, but because of it's demise I was unable to finish It. It should be noted that this will be done from a Christian point of view, for the benefit of Christians and any others who wish to understand the subject from a Christian stand point. Although it is based on the Biblical accounts of angels, I will include information and references to other non biblical accounts of angels in other literature , as the subject of Angelology has always been a great love of mine, whether it is Biblical, Non- Biblical Theology, Mythological or fictitious.
Angels
Introduction:
Angels are very active in the Bible and are used by God as messengers, warriors, and servants. The word "angel" comes from the Greek word "angelos" which means messenger. Angels are spiritual beings without bodies of flesh and bones, though they apparently have the ability to appear in human form. (Gen. 19:1-22).
Angels had many functions
They praised and bless God:
Bless ye the LORD all his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
-Psalm 103:20
They served as messengers to people from God:
(Lk 1:11-20, 26-38; Lk 2:9-14)
They watched over God's people:
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, least thou dash thy foot against a stone.
-Psalm 91:11-12
They are sometimes instruments of God's judgment:
So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just.
-Matt. 13:49-50
Some angels rebelled against God:
The Bible tells us that God created the angels and that at some time in the distant past there was a rebellion in heaven and many of the angels fell.
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
- Rev. 12:7-8
It was the elect angels that did not fall:
(1 Tim. 5:21)
This is the order I will post on the subject:
1. The types and order of angels
2. The two angels: Michael and Gabriel
3. The origin and fall of the Devil (Lucifer/Satan) and his angels
4. Fallen angels / Sons of God (Gen. 6)
5. Demons and evil spirits
6. Related topics:
Angel of the LORD,
Abaddon/Apollyon (angel of the bottomless pit)
Angels in other religions and non-biblical theology