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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

What the Bible says (and doesn’t say) about angels

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Do angels really have wings, halos, and flowing white gowns? Should we pray to angels? Do guardian angels exist? Where did angels come from?




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What the Bible says (and doesn't say) about angels

For centuries, artists have portrayed angels as beautiful humans with wings and glowing light, complete with halos, harps, and flowing white gowns (or perfectly sculpted bodies).

But is that really what angels look like? Angels have inspired all sorts of imaginative stories and depictions, but what's left when we separate fact from fiction?

More importantly, where did angels come from? Should we pray to angels? Do guardian angels exist? And what should we make of angels that appear in the Bible—and then often abruptly disappear?

To start, here's what the Bible tells us about angels:

God created angels
There are three types of angels in the Bible
Angels have a hierarchy
Only two angels in the Bible have names
Angels are not omnipresent
We don't know how many angels exist
We can't prove that guardian angels exist
Angels do not marry
Angels are very powerful
We don't know when angels were created
Angels are examples for us
Angels carry out some of God's plans
Angels directly glorify God
Angels are not to be worshipped
Read the entire article from Wayne Grudem: Angels in the Bible: What Do We Actually Know About Them?

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P.S. For even more, take a look at Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine:

 
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