THE MINISTRY OF ANGELS
Angels Greek ANGELOS meaning “messenger” They are spirits Heb. 1:14; Matt. 18:10 They are immortal Luke 20:34-36 They are created Col. 1:16 They are powerful beings Col. 2:15 Isaiah 37:36 They are concerned about God’s plan of salvation 1 Peter 1:12, Luke 15:10
Angels They are concerned about other earthly affairs Daniel 4:13-17 They reveal God’s message to man Heb. 1:1-2, 6, 14, 2:1-2, Luke 1 and 2 They execute God’s will on earth Zech. 6:1-8; Rev. 7:1-2; Acts 12:23
Angels Some have sinned 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Genesis 6:1-4 The devil has angels Rev. 12:7-9 unclean spirits Rev. 16:14 Demons Psalm 106:34-39 Spiritual beings behind earthly authorities Dan. 10, Rev. 13, 17:8-11 Busy deceiving in the religious realm Rev. 16:14, 1 Tim. 4:1-4 Our enemies Eph. 6:10-13
Angels Angels are watching you Heb. 1:14 You glorify God by your behavior Eph. 3:8-11,14,20-21, Job 1:8-12 Interested in your attitude Luke 15:7,10 You will judge angels 1 Cor. 6:1-5 How will you be viewed in the judgment?