Posts Tagged ‘angels’
How can angels eat?
Question: Dear Brother in Christ, Can you please explain Genesis 18:8 where it says Abraham offered them a calf, curds, and milk and they ate. Thanks. Answer: Before Abraham meets the three strangers, we were told that the Lord appeared to Abraham (Genesis 18:1). As the story progresses, one of the men begins to be…
Read MoreWhen were the four angels placed at the Euphrates River?
Question: When were the four angels placed at the Euphrates River? Answer: “One saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, ‘Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.’ And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that…
Read MoreWas the angel at the pool of Bethesda from God or the Devil?
Question: Dear Sir, There appears to be a lot of confusion regarding whether the angel at the pool of Bethesda was from God or not. Can you give me your insight into where this “angel” came from? Some even go so far as to believe the angel was of the devil which confuses me further. Try…
Read MoreWhy don’t we see angels today?
Question: Can you tell me why Christians today cannot see angels as the apostles did? I realize that only those baptized with the Holy Spirit (the apostles and those they laid their hands on and Cornelius and his household) were able to perform miracles, but Acts 5:19-20 and Acts 12:7-8 show angels talking to some…
Read MoreAre there guardian angels?
Question: A lot of Christians say that there is such a thing as guardian angels whom God assigns to people. Is this true? I’ve heard many people say it has biblical evidence but wasn’t sure. Answer: The concept of guardian angels is derived from: “Are they [angels] not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those…
Read MoreAngels and Other Spiritual Beings
Text: Daniel 10 I. Men have long been fascinated by angels A. There is a bit of mystery involved because not much is written about them B. Yet what we do know leaves us in awe of these beings II. What are angels? A. The words for angel in both Hebrew and Greek simply means “messenger.” 1. First, and foremost,…
Read MoreAre there five doctrines of angels?
Question: I told someone in our Bible study recently that “eternal security” is a doctrine. She said no, that doctrines are doctrines of angels, about five or so in number. What do you think about this? Answer: Doctrine means “teachings.” “For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law” (Proverbs 4:2). There is…
Read MoreIs there a possibility of being kind to an angel or are we just entertaining for angels to watch?
Question: In Hebrews 13:2 it says we are to be hospitable because in doing so some have entertained angels unawares. I’m trying to understand if this means there is a possibility we could show kindness to an actual angel (appearing as a human), or if by “entertaining” it is talking about them being entertained (i.e.…
Read MoreWho is the most powerful angel?
Question: When God created the angels, who were the most powerful? I have heard people say before I was saved that Michael was the most powerful and others say it was Satan. I know the Catholics hold Michael in high esteem, bordering on idolatry. Some people think Satan was God’s most powerful and beautiful creation…
Read MoreIsn’t it a miracle when a person sees an angel or receives the Holy Spirit?
Question: What about people who see angels these days? Is that not a miracle or are you teaching that is of the devil? What about receiving the Holy Spirit is that not a miracle? Answer: Miracles are alterations of natural events. The birth of a baby is a wondrous event, but it is not a…
Read MoreWhat do angels look like?
Question: Thank you so much for putting the pictures online. I am trying to prepare for a Bible class as a substitute without resources. Many of these pictures are exactly what I need to present the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord to second and third graders; but I have one complaint. I have been…
Read MoreDo humans become angels when they die?
Question: Do humans become angels when they die? If no, what are they and were they before us? Do they have their own planet? Any information on angels would be helpful. Answer: No, humans do not become angels after death. It is true that after the resurrection, we will have new, spiritual bodies. “So also…
Read MoreDo angels have the choice to follow God or not?
Question: When God created the angels, were the angels given a choice to follow Him? Satan was once an angel, but he rebelled. Are angels still given a choice? I thought human beings were the only ones to have choices? Answer: “For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down…
Read MoreDo spirits exist?
Question: I had a question regarding something that is not necessarily “scriptural,” but I believe can be connected back to Scripture. My question is basically: “Do ghosts exist?” Now, this question is more complex than it appears. By “ghosts,” I am not necessarily referring to souls of dead people stuck on earth (the secular definition),…
Read MoreDid an angel actually stir the waters at Bethesda, or was it only a local tradition?
Question: I have a question about one of the study lessons on your site. In ‘Jesus’ Authority Questioned’, it talks about the Pool of Bethesda, and in the lesson, it says that ‘angels stirred the waters’. My question is: Where or how do we know this to be true? I looked for references in my…
Read MoreSeven Facts about God’s Providence
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/SevenFactsAboutGodsProvidence.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 I. There are questions we have regarding how God works in the world today for which we have no answers A. We cannot see the spiritual realm B. We cannot measure the influence the spiritual realm has on our thoughts C. God hasn’t told us everything 1. Job 5:8-15 – God…
Read MoreWho is the fourth individual in Daniel 3:25?
Question: Who is the fourth individual in Daniel 3:25? Answer: “Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” “Look!” he answered, “I see four…
Read MoreWhere did my stillborn child go upon his death?
Question: I was five months pregnant and was happy to hear I was having a little boy. My son was so active in me and kicked all the time. One day I noticed that he hadn’t kicked me at all, so I rushed into the hospital to make sure everything was all right and I…
Read MoreAre Michael the archangel and Jesus the same person?
Question: My question is about the archangel Micheal. Was that Jesus’ original name before he came to earth? I ask because in the book of Daniel and Revelation have some resemblance. (Daniel 10:13, 21; Daniel 12:1; Jude 9 and Revelation 12:7). Answer: The simple answer is that Michael is not Jesus by a different name.…
Read MoreWhat is meant by the worship of angels?
Question: When Paul talks about the worship of angels right after saying do not judge anyone about Sabbaths, new moon, etc. what is meant by the worship of angels? I noticed in Hebrews 2:2 and in James speech in Acts he also mentions angels giving doctrine to man (I think in reference to the Old…
Read MoreWho were the sons of God in Genesis 6:4?
Question: Please explain Genesis 6:1-8. Who were the sons of God? Answer: “There were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown” (Genesis…
Read MoreWhy do people call Satan a fallen angel?
Question: Where in the Bible does the idea come that Satan is a fallen angel? It cannot be Isaiah 14:12 or Ezekiel 28:13-15; these refer to the kings of Babylon and Tyre. Doesn’t the dragon in Revelation refer to the future? Also what is meant by “spirits in prison?” Answer: The conclusion is based on…
Read MoreDo angels preach?
Question: Do angels preach? Answer: “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds” (Hebrews 1:1-2). “For if the…
Read MoreSoul and Spirit
Soul and Spirit – Part 1Soul and Spirit – Part 2Soul and Spirit – Part 3 Text: I Thessalonians 5:11-23 I. Man is composed of three elements: body, soul, and spirit – I Thessalonians 5:23 A. The body is easy to define. 1. It has a physical dimension to it – Job 19:25-27 2. We understand that it…
Read MoreAre cherubim angels?
Question: Are cherubim angels? Answer: Though traditionally counted among the angels, the Bible does not call cherubim or seraphim angels. The word “angel” means “messenger.” Seraphim means “fiery ones” and cherubim means “ones who hold fast.” All are spiritual beings, but since they appear to serve different roles, it would be a mistake to intermingle…
Read MoreWho was the angel that Jacob wrestled with at Jabbok?
Question: Who was the angel that Jacob wrestled with at Jabbok? Answer: “Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of…
Read MoreNotes on Angels
Appearance Distinctive Judges 13:6 Daniel 10:5-6 Matthew 28:2-4 Luke 24:4 Human Form Genesis 18:1-12 Daniel 10:18 Zechariah 2:1-3 Luke 24:4 Male Daniel 10:18 Luke 24:4 Imperfect Job 4:18 Ezekiel 28:12-16 I Corinthians 6:3 Galatians 1:8 II Peter 2:4 Jude 6 Revelation 12:7-9 Judgment I Corinthians 6:3 Power Psalm 103:20 II Thessalonians 1:7 II Peter 2:11…
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