The world of angels in much more believed in today that it was generations ago. Churches of Satan receive wide publicity, and respected periodicals occasionally report on demon activities in various places. Consequently, the world of people is more aware of the possibility, at least, of the reality of the world of spirits (Ryrie 89).
Today, no one can prove conclusively that angels do not exist, since there is no way for humans to know all of the possible creatures that could exist. Despite this, many people acknowledge, apart from what the Bible says, that there seems to be an order of creatures above human beings. Of course, if one admits the biblical evidence, there is no problem in proving the existence of angels; the evidence is simply overwhelming (Ryrie 89)
Colossians 1:6 lends insight on the origin of Angles, “For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, …show more content…
Angels not only predicted the birth of Jesus, as Gabriel did to Mary, they also announced his birth to the shepherds (Luke 1:26—33 NIV) (2:13). Angles strengthened Jesus after he was tempted in the wilderness, and rolled away the stone from his tomb. Acts 12:7 involves an instance where an angel was used to answer prayer: “Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists” (NIV). According to Matthew 13:39, angels will be responsible for separating unbelievers from believers during the end times (NIV). Finally, in the book of Daniel, the archangel Michael is tasked with being the guardian of the nation of Israel: “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise” (12:1 NIV). Angels will also play a role in carrying out judgements during the tribulation period (Ryrie
Today, no one can prove conclusively that angels do not exist, since there is no way for humans to know all of the possible creatures that could exist. Despite this, many people acknowledge, apart from what the Bible says, that there seems to be an order of creatures above human beings. Of course, if one admits the biblical evidence, there is no problem in proving the existence of angels; the evidence is simply overwhelming (Ryrie 89)
Colossians 1:6 lends insight on the origin of Angles, “For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, …show more content…
Angels not only predicted the birth of Jesus, as Gabriel did to Mary, they also announced his birth to the shepherds (Luke 1:26—33 NIV) (2:13). Angles strengthened Jesus after he was tempted in the wilderness, and rolled away the stone from his tomb. Acts 12:7 involves an instance where an angel was used to answer prayer: “Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists” (NIV). According to Matthew 13:39, angels will be responsible for separating unbelievers from believers during the end times (NIV). Finally, in the book of Daniel, the archangel Michael is tasked with being the guardian of the nation of Israel: “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise” (12:1 NIV). Angels will also play a role in carrying out judgements during the tribulation period (Ryrie