Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Christian Bible, slightly more often in the New Testament. The word angel comes from a Greek word ???e??? (angelos) meaning a messenger. So, the study of angels is called angelology.
Were angels created by God?
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” (Colossians 1:16 NIV)
Good Angels
What is an important job for angels?
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14 KJV)
How can Angels be referred to collectively?
“...Therefore, hear the word of the LORD. I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host [or army] of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.” (1 Kings 22:19 NASB)
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host [or army] praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!’ ” (Luke 2:13-14 ESV)
Are both humans and angels called sons or children of God?
“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26 NASB)
“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them.” (Job 1:6 KJV)
Can angels as well as humans be called saints or holy ones?
“The highest angelic powers [holy ones, saints] stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne.” (Psalm 89:5-7 NLT)
Do the holy angels praise God?
“Suddenly many other angels came down from heaven and joined in praising God…” (Luke 2:13 CEV)
Do angels have free will? Did some choose disobedience?
“... the angels who did not stay within the limits of authority God gave them but left the place where they belonged. God has kept them securely chained in prisons of darkness, waiting for the great day of judgment.” (Jude 6 NLT)
Are angels slightly higher than human beings?
“What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.” (Psalm 8:4-5 NKJV)
Are angels able to have children?
“For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.” (Matthew 22:30 KJV)
Are angels also inferior to Christ?
“... But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: ‘Let all the angels of God worship Him.’ … to the Son He says: ‘Your throne, O God, is forever and ever’ …” (Hebrews 1:1-14 NKJV)
What kind of angel is Michael?
“But even the archangel [leading angel, chief angel] Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, ‘The Lord rebuke you!’ ” (Jude 9 NIV)
Do some angels have wings?
“Seraphim [or fiery angels] stood above Him, each having six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.” (Isaiah 6:2 NASB)
What about cherubs? Note: im is the Hebrew plural, so cherubs can also be cherubim.
“For the cherubim spread their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim overshadowed the ark and its poles.” (1 Kings 8:7 NKJV)
“After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.” (Genesis 3:24 NIV)
Are there other kinds of angels?
“… Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man. And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings…” (Ezekiel 1:4-28 KJV)
“… And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle…” (Revelation 4:4-8 KJV)
Are some guardian angels?
“Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.” (Matthew 18:10 NLT)
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Psalm 91:11 NIV)
Do angels sometimes help people directly?
“And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.” (Luke 22:43 ESV)
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14 NIV)
Do angels rejoice over us?
“Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10 NKJV)
Do angels sometimes communicate directly with humans?
“For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me, and he said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul, for you will surely stand trial before Caesar! What’s more, God in his goodness has granted safety to everyone sailing with you.’ ” (Acts 27:23-24 NLT)
“Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ ” (Acts 8:26 NIV)
Bad Angels
Have some angels rebelled against God?
“For God did not spare even the angels who sinned. He threw them into hell, in gloomy pits of darkness, where they are being held until the day of judgment.” (2 Peter 2:4 NLT)
What did Jesus teach about the devil and evil angels or demons?
“... He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44 NIV)
“The enemy who planted the weeds among the wheat is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world, and the harvesters are the angels.” (Matthew 13:39 NLT)
“Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.” (Matthew 25:41 NLT)
How can we have victory over such evil?
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:7-8 NIV)
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God…” (Ephesians 6:12-18 NIV)
Who will win?
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.” (Romans 16:20 NLT)
“… Christ… far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church” (Ephesians 1:20-22 NASB)
Angels are mentioned often throughout the Bible. Holy angels are also saints, and serve both God and us. They rejoice when we repent. When we submit to God and resist the devil, he will flee from us. In Christ, we have final victory.
