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Living in the Bull’s-eye: God’s Mighty Ones. … are moral beings. Angels are a reality. They…. For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment; 2 Peter 2:4.
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… are moral beings. Angels are a reality. They…
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment; 2 Peter 2:4
And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day. Jude 6
… are moral beings. … spiritual beings. Angels are a reality. They…
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14
As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. Mark 16:5
… are moral beings. … spiritual beings. … are finite beings. Angels are a reality. They…
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. Psalm 148:1-5
… are moral beings. … spiritual beings. … are finite beings. … are personal. Angels are a reality. They…
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. 1 Peter 1:12
… are moral beings. … are spiritual beings. … are finite beings. … are personal. … are powerful. Angels are a reality. They…
Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Psalm 103:20
All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels. 2 Thessalonians1:4–7
They strengthen and console us. They communicate God’s Word. Angels minister to people.
“Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.” Acts 27:23–24
They strengthen and console us. They communicate God’s Word. They protect or deliver. Angels minister to people.
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Psalm 91:11–12
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Psalm 34:7
As Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they sang: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” Revelation 5:11–12
I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” Revelation 22:8–9
Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions. Colossians 2:18
Angels worship God. We are not to worship angels. • Angels are a tangibleexpression of God’s care and protection.