Easy To Understand Answers To Questions About God, Life, And The Bible
The term “the angel of the Lord” appears numerous times in the Bible. In some instances it seems to be referring to God manifesting himself (appearing) in the form of an angel, also known as a theophany. Other times the phrase simply meant an angel sent as a messenger. When The Angel Of The Lord … Read more
Can Christians command angels? In any way does the Bible suggest we have the authority to instruct angels to do our bidding? Do Christians Command Angels, Or Is God Commanding Them? There is no example in the Bible of humans commanding angels. The Bible does say in (Hebrews 1:14) that angels are ministering spirits sent … Read more
Demon possession of animals can occur. In (Luke 8:26-33) we find where a man who was demon possessed went to meet Jesus as he was getting out of a boat. This homeless man had been living naked in a cemetery just outside of the town. When the man, who was completely controlled by a demon … Read more
In (Isaiah 14:12-15) we are told how Satan was cast down to earth because he desired to make himself like God. The angelic being who was created by God allowed a desire to raise himself above God get the best of him. This cost him his position in heaven. So exactly how many angels fell … Read more
Angels are spirit beings that do not have physical bodies as we do, therefore they cannot die a physical death as humans experience. The Bible says for those who take part in the resurrection from the dead, they can no longer die because they will be like the angels. This Scripture let’s us know death … Read more
The Bible does not give an exact number of angels that God created. However, there are several Scriptures that let us know the amount of these spirit beings that do exist are many. (Revelation 5:11) Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. (Daniel … Read more
The word legion refers to a very large number or multitude. In (Mathew 26:53) Jesus used the term when he said, “Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?” When referring to the Roman army, a legion meant 3000-6000 foot … Read more
Finding names of angels in the Bible is not common. Only four of them have names that are given in the Scriptures, and two of the four are former angels. Listed below are the four named angels in the Bible, along with the Scriptures that they appear in. 1. Gabriel – The Messenger Gabriel is … Read more
There are four types of angels in the Bible. 1. Seraphim The seraphim are the least mentioned of the types of angels. They are only found in Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah tells of seeing the Lord sitting on his throne. Angels identified as seraphim were flying above him. When translated the word “seraphim” means “fiery … Read more
Demons are fallen angels who rebelled against God. When Satan was thrown down to earth from heaven due to his pride, a third of the angels went with him. These former angels are often referred to as evil or unclean spirits. (Revelation 12:9) This great dragon–the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one … Read more
Should we pray to angels? No Other Gods Prayer and worship go hand in hand, and both are reserved for God alone. The very first of the Ten Commandments says, “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). Satan, as a fallen angel, even went so far as to try to get Jesus … Read more
How many of us have seen a picture of an angel that had wings? Most of us would have to raise our hands to this question. Do angels have wings as shown in these pictures? Are these spiritual beings winged according to the Bible? Winged Angelic Beings (Exodus 25:20) The cherubim are to have their … Read more
Who is Satan? He has often been portrayed as a scary little red man with horns and a pitchfork. Is this accurate? The Ex-Angel The ex-angel, also known as the devil or Lucifer, is the enemy of God and man. Satan was created by God as an angelic being (Ezekiel 28:14). The devil allowed pride … Read more
Sometimes it almost seems like Satan can read our minds. God knows what we are thinking before we even speak it (Psalm 139:4), but does the devil have the ability to read our minds and know our thoughts? Does he have the ability to place thoughts in our minds? A Reasonable Assumption In (Daniel 2), … Read more
So what about this idea that we all have guardian angels that watch over us? It’s a belief that has been around for many centuries, and is alive and well today. Does every Christian really have a personal bodyguard sent from heaven to protect them? What does the Bible say about guardian angels? God Sends … Read more
So just how many angels were at the tomb of Jesus? We have the four Gospels appearing to say four different things. This alleged contradiction is a favorite for people who try to prove the Bible to be nothing but a book full of contradictions. One Angel? (Mathew 28:2-7) There was a violent earthquake, for an … Read more
Did the angels exist millions of years before the earth and mankind were spoken into existence, or did God create angels just a short time before he created the earth? Exactly when did God create the angels? Just A Guess The question of when God created the angels is sometimes debated, but attempts to answer … Read more
It is very common to find someone who believes people become angels when they die. You can hear it said quite often when a loved one has passed away. It may be words stated at a funeral, or a post on Facebook. Someone’s loved one is now in heaven watching over them as their guardian … Read more
Are angels male or female? Are they boys or girls? Always A Male In The Bible Angels appear in the Bible many times, and at each appearance it is always as a male. They are never referred to in the Bible as being female. The following verses are examples of where you will find them … Read more