NATURE OF ANGELS
Our last study looked at the origin of angels. Angels were created by God before the creation of man. Angels were created to glorify God and to serve God. As we continue in this study, let us look at the nature of angels.
Angels Are Spirit Beings
Hebrews 1:7, 14
Colossians 2:18
While on occasion angels do manifest themselves, their normal practice is to remain invisible. The main reason for this is to prevent people from worshipping them.
Angels Are Innumerable
Hebrews 12:22
God knows how many angels He created but angels are uncountable to mankind.
Angels Possess Separate And Individual Personalities
Angels have the three necessary features required of personality.
1. Intelligence
Daniel 9:21-22
2. Will
Isaiah 14:12-15
3. Emotion
Job 38:7
1 Peter 1:12
Angels Are Superior To Mankind
This is because of Adam’s fall.
Daniel 9:21
1. They are stronger than men.
2. They are smarter than men.
3. They are swifter then men.
Angels Are Inferior To God
1. Angels are not omnipresent.
Daniel 10:12
2. Angels are not omnipotent.
Daniel 10:13
3. Angels are not omniscient.
Matthew 24:36
Series: Angelology [#2]
Wednesday Evening Bible Study August 13, 2003
Bel Aire Baptist Church
