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What is an Angel? can human become angel ??
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Angels and Demons
AngelsLatin = AngelusGreek = AggelosMeaning: One Sent ; Messenger
Can humans become angels?
Catholics believe in Angels The Nicene Creed!
What is an Angel?
To understand true angels, we must understand: Meaning of the term in the Bible Office of the angels Names assigned to angels Distinction between good and evil spirits Divisions of the angelic choirs Question or angelic appearances, and, Development of the scriptural idea of angels
What we know from the bible:
They are a body of spiritual beings intermediate between God and men.You have made him [man] a little less than the angels. Psalms 8:6
Like men, they were created by God (Psalms 148:2, 5; Colossians 1:16-17)What we know from the bible:
What we know from the bible:
They are spiritual beings (Hebrews 1:14)
The function of the angelic host is assistance (Job 1:6; 2:1) ; and, Jesus refers to it as their perpetual occupation (Matthew 18:10)What we know from the bible:
What we know from the bible:
Seven angels whose special function is to stand before Gods throne. (Tobit 12:15; Revelation 8:2-5)
The angels of the Bible Role of Gods messenger to mankind. What we know from the bible
What we know from the bible:
Judges 13Daniel 8:16Luke 2:9
Guardian Angels Genesis 24:7 He will send His angel before thee. Matthew 4:6 As the Lord lives, His angel has been my keeper. Matthew 18.10 See that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you that their angels in Heaven always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.
Three Primary Hierarchy of Angels = 9 Choirs of AngelsHierarchy 1 Councilors of GodSeraphimCherubimThronesHierarchy 2 GovernorsDominationsVirtuesPowersHierarchy 3 Messengers of GodPrincipalitiesArchangelsAngels
Lowest Order 9 - ANGELS
Order 8 - Archangels
Order 7 - Principalities
Order 6 - Powers
Order 5 - Virtues
Order 4- Dominions
Order 3- Thrones
Order 2- Cherubims
Order 1- Seraphims
Angel Encounters
Angels with names: Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels Lucifer
What is our defense against evil?
Guardian AngelAngel of God,My Guardian dear,To whom His love commits me here,Ever this day be at my side,To light and guard, To rule and guide.Amen.