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                                          ANGELS
Angels it appears to be of a higher order than man. The Word Angels means messenger. Angel, "messenger," is used of God, of men, and of an order of created spiritual beings.
   Presented here are many references some seem to be repeated. This is done so every thing mention could have a Scriptural basics.
  The Bible both the Old and New Testament is basic for all of the Christian Beliefs and Doctrine.
   In understanding the Bible God's words certain rules are used. 
    The first use of the term or picture. Is it explain in this use? 
    First use to last use Generally are the same. If not the Word of God usually tells us so. The beauty 
          of the Bible is that from the first verse of Genesis to the last verse of Revelation it carries the 
            same  theme redemption.
    Second go to the original words in Hebrew, Arabic, Or Greek.
                Look at their meaning at the time of the writings. Word meanings change over time. 
   Third they wrote, men of old, God breathed; 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Tim 3:16 - 17. In some of the books
             like revelation.
             John  was told to write down what they saw Rev 1:7.
             In His words. 
   Fourth what was the manners and customs of the time.
              If one understands that with Egypt and the plagues that God was defeating each one of
             Egypt's gods. 
   Fifth to whom were God having the authors write to and at what time in history.
   Sixth who is speaking. Example Gen 3:1 God is not always talking.
           Read the book of Job Carefully. Job's Friends had their own ideal of why Job was suffering. 
   Seventh Is we believe that God is supernatural, Creator of everything.
      God is everlasting.
   Eight Is knowing what Dispensation we are in in our studies.
This is a period of time when man is tested in his Obedience to the will of God.
      There are Seven dispensations
            1. Innocence Gen 1:28
            2. Conscience Gen 3:7
            3. Human Government Gen 8:15
            4. Promise Gen 12;1
            5. Law Ex 19:1
            6. Church Acts 2:1
            7. Kingdom Rev 20:4
This all has a bearing on how the Scriptures are understood. 

I. The Existence of Angels
       1. What did Jesus teach.
            A. Jesus taught and spoke about angels?
                Mat 18:10 ; Mark 13:32 , 8:38 ; Matt 13:41 ; 26:53
        2. What did Paul and the other Apostles say about Angels?
             2 Thess. 1:7 ; Col 2:18 
        3. Should Angels be worship? No.
            Eph 1:21 ; Col 1:16 ; Rev 22:8-9 ; Col 2:18
        4. Angels have an angelic order of beings.
            John - John  1:51 ; Rev 12:7 ; 22:9.
             Peter - 1 Peter 3:22; 2 Peter 2:11.
             See also Jude 9; Luke 22:43 ; Mark 8:38 ; Heb. 12:22
II. The Nature of Angels
        1. Angels are created beings.
       a. Created Col 1:16 ; Neh 9:6
       b. The term is also used of  spirits of men who have died. 
             1. Greek aggelos (ang'-el-os) from aggello  (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; 
                by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger
                 Matt. 18:10; Acts 12:15.
       c. Angels are not the spirits of the departed, nor are they glorified humans beings.
            Heb. 12:22-23 ; Rev 5:11
        d.  In Rev 1:20; 2:1, 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14. The term is sometimes used of ordinary human 
              messengers. The Word messengers in these two verse are from the same Greek word aggelos, 
                  Luke 7:24; James 2:25.
         e. Angels were all created simultaneously  And innumerable in number
             Heb. 12:22-23 ; Rev 5:11; Psalms 68:17; Matt. 26:53
          f. All have elements of personality : intelligence, moral will, and sensibility or emotion and, also 
              are  able to intelligently worship God. Psalms 148:2
           g. Their is no record of their birth or physical death or cessation of existence.
           h. Similar to man in personality , there is differences from man in many particulars.
 2. They are Spiritual beings 
        a. Ministering Spirit Heb. 1:14
        b. His ministers a flaming fire. Psalms 104:4
        c. Although the angels are spirits, they off times have Appeared to men in visible
             and even human form.  Gen. 19:1, cp. v. 5 ; Judges 2:1 ; 6: 11,22; 13:3,6;
              Matt. 1:20; Luke 1:26 ; John 20:12; Matt 28:2; Rev 15:6;  18:1; 
              Acts 7:30 ; 12:7 - 8; Exodus 3:2; Num. 22:22 - 31; 1 Chr. 21:16, 20. 
        d. There is no mention sex among the angels in the human sense. Angels as used in scriptures is
              always in the masculine form. Matt. 22:30; Mark 12:25
3. Angels are beings of Great Power And Might.
       a. Greater in power and might  2 Peter 2:11 
       b. Angels that excel in strength. Psalms 103:20; 
       c. They have power that is  inconceivable. 2 Kings 19:35. smote a hundred and eighty-five housand.
       d. LORD Any time in the King James Version  you See LORD spelled this way  it means YHWH 
             ( Jehovah) -- One angel was able to destroy Sodom and  Gomorrah, and others cities?
            Gen 19:24 - 25
        e. Rolled away the great stone from the mouth of the tomb. Mat 28:2
        f. One angel had power to lay hold of  that dragon , the devil . Rev. 20:1 - 2, 10
        g. One angel smote a hundred and fourscore and five thousand Assyrians. Isa 37:36.
        h. Their power is delegated.
        i.  They are angels of His might 2 Thess. 1:7
        j.  The ministers through whom God's might is manifested.
        k.  They are mighty, but not almighty
        l.  The expression "the angel of the LORD" ( sometimes "of God") usually implies the presence of 
             Deity in angelic form. Gen 16:1 - 13; 18:1; 19:29; 21: 17 -19;
             Gen  22:11 - 16; 31:11 - 13; 32: Gen 24:1,32 - 32; 48:15 - 16;  Exodus 3:2 - 4;
              Judges 2:1; 6:12 - 16; 13:3 - 22; 2 Kings 19:35; 1 Chr 21:12 - 30; Psalm 34:7. 
                 1. Captain of the LORD'S Host Josh 5:13 - 15
        m. For the Strongest contrast between Christ ( The Angel Of Jehovah ) and angel beings read
               Heb. 1: 4 - 14. 
           He is identified with The LORD in His self-manifestation to men His appearance to men in Old 
            Testament. 
                1. "I am the God of Bethel " to Jacob . Gen 31:11 - 13.
                2. "I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham" In Exodus 3:2 - 6.
       n. The Angel Of God  Gen 21:17
       o. The  angel of his presence Isa 63:9 
       p. Probably the Messenger of the covenant  Mal 3:1
4. Various Ranks and Orders of Angels.
     a. Unfallen angels fall into special classes, and certain ones are mention in the Holy Scriptures.
            1.Michael the archangel is head of all the holy angels  his name means
               "who is like unto God". 
                Dan. 10:21; 12:1;  Jude 9; 1 Thess. 4:16;  Rev 12:7 - 10.
            2. Gabriel is one of the principal messengers of God, His name means  "hero of God"
                     a. Delivered to Daniel Dan. 8:16; 9:21.
                     b. Zacharias  Luke 1:18 - 19. 
                     c. Virgin Mary Luke 1:26 - 38.
            3. Most Angels are Described as elect angels - Not addressed individually 
                  1 Tim 5:21.
            4. Some angels called "cherubims," Living creatures who defend God's holiness from any 
                 defilement of sin.  Gen 3:24 ; Exodus 25:18 - 20; Ezek. 1:1-18 .
                  A. What they look like Ezek 1:1 - 18
                  B. Satan was originally created holy for this purpose. Ezek. 28:14
                  C. Angelic figures in the form of cherubims were made of gold overlooking the mercy seat
                      of the ark and the Holy of Holies in both the Tabernacle  and the Temple. 
            5. Seraphim are mentioned only once in the Bible . Isa. 6:2 - 7
                a. Angels, authorities, and powers which are supposedly ranks and order of Angels.
                    1 Peter 3:22; Col. 1:16
                b. Hierarch with seven archangels in the Apocryphal books
                    ( the books not in the canon) .
                   Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, Uriel
               c. Angel is use of the Angel of Jehovah (LORD), referring to  appearances of Christ in the
                   Old Testament in the form of an angel and as a messenger from God to men.
                   Gen 16:1 - 13; 21:17 - 19; 22:11 - 16.
                d. Michael Is mentioned three times in Daniel Called a Prince.
                    Dan 10:13, 21 ; 12:1; 
                e. Michael is called in Jude 1:9 the Archangel.
                f. Michael in, Rev 12:7,  command of Army of Heaven.
                   Rev 12:7 - 9
                g. Michael is tied to Resurrection in Dan 12: 1 - 2
                h. The Voice of the Archangel in1 Thes. 4:16 
                i. Gabriel is mention by name four times.
                  1. Twice in Daniel.
                       A. To inform Daniel as to the time of the  First Coming of Christ - The time of the end.
                             Dan. 8:16.
                        B. To show Daniel when the time had come.
                              Dan. 9:21 - 27
                        C.  Being caused to fly swiftly. Dan. 9:21 
                   2. Twice in Luke. 
                        A.The announcement of the birth of John the Baptist,  Jesus' Forerunner to Zacharias 
                            Luke 1:19, 21
                        B. The announcement of the birth to Mary of Jesus.
                             Luke 1:26 - 27
 5. The Number of Angels
             a. To an innumerable company of angels,. Heb. 12:22 ; Rev 5:11
             b. Cf. 2 Kings 6:17; Matt 26:53;  Job 25:3 
III. The Fall of Angels 
          An innumerable company of fallen angels are described as fallen from their first estate, led by 
           Satan. Who was originally was a Holy Angel. They defected,  rebelled against God, and became 
           sinful in their nature and work.
            Ezek. 28 ; Isa 14:12 - 23 ; John 8:44.
   1. Originally all angels were created good. 2 Peter 2:4 ; Jude 6
   2. Time of the Fall of Angels. 
         a. Some believe it took place before the creation recorded in Gen. 1:2 between verse 1 and 2.
         b. The other belief is at the flood, they cause the flood. 2 Peter 2:4-5; Cf Gen 6.
   3.The Cause of the Fall of Angels.
              a. Sin  Ezek 28, Isa 14:12 - 23;  Cf Gen 6:1 - 4
              b. Jude 6 "kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation."
                   Cf Deut.32:8 , Which seems to indicate that certain territories or boundaries were appointed 
                  unto angels.
    4. The Work of Fallen Angels Who Are Now Free.
        a. Scripture speaks of another company of angels who are associated with Satan and who are free 
             to carry out his purpose. Matt 25:41; Rev 12:7 - 9
        b. There is nothing revealed about the time or nature of their fall.
        c. Some bible students suggestion that they fell with Satan and this may have 
            included one third of the Heavenly host. Rev. 12:4
        d. Some believe they are identical with demons mentioned in the New Testament.
            See our outline on Demons
        e. They oppose God's purpose Dan 10:10-14
               1. Afflict God's People Luke 13:16 ; Matt 17: 15 - 18
               2. Execute Satan's purposes Matt. 25:41; 12:26 - 27
               3. Hinder the spiritual life of God's people  Eph 6:12
               4. Try to deceive God's People  1 Sam. 28:7 - 20
         f. Besides Fall Angels we wrestle  against principalities, powers, the rulers of the darkness of
             this world, and against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph 6:12 
     5. The Judgment of Fallen Angels 
           a. There is no hope of their redemption , reserved in chains into judgment,
                Jude 6; 2 Peter  2:4; Matt. 25:41; 1 Cor 6:3
           b. Their Final doom will be in the Lake of Fire and Brimstone - Everlasting Fire. 
                Rev. 20:10 ; Matt. 25:41 
          c. Christian will judge fallen angels 1 Cor 6:3
IV. The Work Of Angels Unfallen
      1. Heaven Ministry 
         a. Priestly service and worship.  Isa. 6:3 ; Rev 5:11 - 12;  8:3 - 4 
         b. Rev 4:8 "rest not day  and night , sating Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty which is, and  is,
              is to come".; Psalm 103:19 - 22;  Isa 6:1 - 4
         c. They are about the throne of God, Rev 5:11; 7:11. 
      2. Earthly Ministry 
            a. To the Angels has been committed the administration of affairs materials to sense.
                 1. They were present at creation Job 38:7 
                 2. Showing Hagar A fountain. Gen. 21:17 - 19
                 3. At the giving of the law Acts 7:53; Gal 3:19; Heb 2:2 ; Rev 22:16
                 4. Appearing before Joshua with a drawn sword. Josh. 5:13 - 15
                 5. At the Birth Of Christ. Luke 2:13
                 6. At his temptation Matt 4:11
                 7. In the Garden Luke 22:43
                 8. At the resurrection Matt 28:2
                 9. At the Ascension Acts 1:10
               10. Releasing the chains from Peter. Acts. 12:6 - 7
               11. Opening the prison doors. Acts 12: 6 - 7; Ac 5:19
               12. Feeding, strengthening, and defending the children of God.
               13. The Holy Spirit has been committed to the task of imparting spiritual truth.
                     John 14:26
               14. Will yet appear at the second coming of Christ.
                     Matt 24:31; 25:31; 2 Thess. 1:7
               15. Are seen in the eternal state in the New Jerusalem. 
                     Heb. 12:22 - 24; Rev 19:14; Rev 21:12
                   a. In general: Angels have a relation to the earth somewhat as follows: 
                        1. They are related to winds, fires, storms, pestilence
                             (Psalms. 103:20; 104:4; 1 Chr. 21:15 - 16, 27). 
                        2. The nation of Israel has a special relationship to angels in the sense of angelic 
                              guardianship ( Dan. l2:1; Ezek.9:1; Dan.10:21 - 11:1).
                    b. In particular: Angles have a special ministry with reference to Church of Jesus
                         Christ-the body of believers. 
                        1. They are the saints' "ministering servants"
                             (Heb. 1:14; Psalms 34:7;  91:11)
-                             They do service for God's people.
                               Illustrations:
                               a. To Abraham  and Lot (Gen. 19).
                               b.  to Gideon  (Judge 6).
                               c. to Mary  and Joseph (Luke 1).
                               d. to Elisabeth and Zacharias ( Luke 1).
                               e. to the shepherds  (Luke 2).
                               f. to Peter (Acts 12).
                               g. to Paul  (Acts 27).
                               h. Lazarus was carried by angels to Abraham's bosom  (Luke 16:22) 
3. THEY GUIDE THE BELIEVER.
                     a. They guide the worker to the sinner (Acts 8:26), 
                     b. and the sinner to worker (Acts 10: 3).
                           Note: The angel guides, but the Spirit instructs  Acts (8: 29).
                     c. Are angels interested in conversions?  (Luke 15:10).
                          How they watch our dealing with the unsaved!
4. THEY CHEER AND STRENGTHEN GOD'S PEOPLE. 
                     1 Kings 19:5 - 8; cf.  cf. Acts 27:4 - 35; 5:19.
                       Ministered to the Lord;  Matt. 4:11; Luke 22:43
5.  THEY DEFEND, PROTECT, AND DELIVER GOD'S SERVANTS.
                      Dan. 6:22 ; Acts 5:l9; 2 Kings 6:18; Gen 19:1l; Acts 12:8-11; 27:23 -  24.
 6. THEY ARE EYEWITNESSES OF THE CHURCH AND THE BELIEVER.
                      a.  1 Tim. 5:21 -in matters of preaching, the service of the church, and soul-saving,
                           the angels look on-a solemn and appalling thought. 
                      b.  1 Cor. 4:9 -the good angels are spectators while the church engages in fierce battle
                           with the hosts of sin. This is an incentive to endurance. 
                      c.  1 Cor. 11: l0 -"Because of the angels." Is there intimated here a lack of modesty on
                            the part of the women so shocking to the angels, who veil their faces in the presence
                             of God when they worship?
                      d.  Other references the Angels as spectators and witnesses the things of  God and God's
                            relationship to God.
                            Psalm 103:20; Luke 12:8 - 9; 15:10;  1 Tim 3:16; 1 Peter 1:12; Rev 14:10;
                            Eccl 5:6 ; Eph 3:10
7.  THEY GUARD THE ELECT DEAD.
                       a. Luke 24:1 - 8; Matt. 28:2. Just as they guarded Christ's tomb, 
                       b. And as Michael guarded Moses' body (Jude 9).
8. THEY ACCOMPANY CHRIST AT HIS SECOND COMING.
                    a. Separating the righteous from the wicked (Matt. 25:31 - 32; 2 Thess. 1:7 -  8). 
                    b. Executing God's wrath upon the wicked (Matt. 13:39 - 42,)
                    c. How this is done, no human pen can describe. The most fearful imagery of the Bible is
                        connected with the judgment work of angels.
                          (cf. Revelation; fire, hail, blood, plague of locusts, poison of scorpions, etc.)
                          -whether actual or symbolic, it is awful.
9. That apparently the holy angles will be judged and rewarded at the end of the millennium and the 
 introduction of the eternal estate at the time that fallen angels are judged and cast into the lake of fire. Jude 1:6; 2 Peter 2:4 ; 1 Cor 6:3.
 

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   The above is a work that involves a work to provide Scripture reference on the Doctrine Of Angels.
In this work fourteen plus references and / or commentaries were use as background.
Most provided in a program SwordSearcher.  Of course the word angel means messenger.
The one that we as human are most interested in are the spiritural Type beings. If one says that they believe in the Bible, God Word . They then have to acknowledge that angels do exists as mentioned in the Bible. The angels are supernatural, Powerful but not almighty, they watch over God's people (saved ones), they witness what believers are doing and  what happens to them, they have been known to strengthen God's people, they guide believers to sinners and sinners to God's workers.
    They defend God's people. Basic they were created to do God's ministering, because it is said they are ministering Spirits Heb 1:14.. The angels were also created for they to give God the Glory. They give Him the glory because God earned it. The know hid handy work. Remember angels were created. It suggest that the believers in the church will judge the angels. 
    Jesus is God's Son . He did not become a god he is God. Some think the Satan is Jesus brother . Satan was created Jesus was not John 1:1. Jesus has always been.
     Satan is not all-knowing , he can not be every place at once he needs his fallen angels.
God knows all, is every where at once, God is all powerful. God created everything.
Don't forget and be nice all the time , you might be entertaining angels unawares. 

       If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour . You are invited to do so. It is so simple that it becomes very hard for lot of people. Their is nothing that we have to do. Christ on the cross said it is finished. Eph 2:8-9 say it is not of works lest any man can boast. Works are what man does . 
     If you go to a job you work. If you try out for a ball team you have to work at it. They call it practice,
but Lets face it your get tired and sweated that is work.
       In baptism it takes work to get into the water, clothes have to be washed that does not save or even help Christ said it is finished. Even in the Lord's Supper you have to move your arms. The containers have to be washed that takes time and work.
   Romans 10:17 Faith cometh by hearing God's word . the Holy Spirit convicting letting you know you are not going to Heaven but to Hell because you are a sinner. 
   Next to simply turn to Jesus and say Jesus I believe you (Jesus) paid my dept of sin when you died on the Cross. I believe you rose again the third day. That you are at the right hand of the God The Father. Thank you Jesus for saving my soul for ever. 

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Reference Information for this Lesson came from some of the following sources:
Major Bible Themes   -- 52 vital Doctrine of the Scripture
 by Lewis Sperry Chafer  revised by John F Walvoord 
The Great Doctrine Of The Bible 
By Dr. Williams Evans

The New Scofield Reference Bible 
By Oxford University Press 

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   Power Filled 
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   Spirit-Filled Teaching
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