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A Bible Class on Angels
Transcript of Angels
Sunday AM Bible Class
12/24/2006
When hear the word angel, what are your thoughts?
– They have wings.
– They live in Heaven
– They are spiritual being that fly.
– They have halos.
– They have wings
– They have a halo
– They look like cupid
– They are beautiful
– They are male and female
– They are always flying
What do angels look like?
What are the classifications of angels?
– Archangels
– Cheribums
– Seraphim
– Messenger angels
Why Study Angels?
• Angels are mentioned in the Bible.– The word angel occurs in:
• 194 verses in the English Standard Version.
• 195 verses in the New International Version.
• 194 verses in the King James Version.
Why Study Angels?
• Angels are mentioned in the Bible.– The word angels occurs in:
• 89 verses in the English Standard Version.
• 94 verses in the New International Version.
• 92 verses in the King James Version.
Why Study Angels?
• Angels are active in the Bible.– The angels are interested in the life
of man:• Isaiah 6.1-8• Luke 15.7,10
Why Study Angels?
• Angels are active in the Bible.– The angels are messengers to man:
• Exodus 3.2• Judges 13.3• Revelation 22.16
Why Study Angels?
• Angels are active in the Bible.– Some have entertained angels:
• Hebrews 13.2
Why Study Angels?
• Angels are active in the Bible.– We will be like the angels:
• Luke 20.36
Why Study Angels?
• Angels are active in the Bible.– The angels ministered to those in
the church:• Hebrews 1.14
Sunday AM Bible Class
12/24/2006
Fallen Angels?
• Could angels have really fallen from Heaven?
• Where did Satan come from?
Fallen Angels?
• Possible Passages:
– Isaiah 14.12-15
– Jude 6
Fallen Angels?
• Fallen angels/Satan were seen by Christ. (Luke 10:18)
• 2 Peter 2.4
Fallen Angels?
• What happens to the angels who fell from heaven?
– Matthew 25.41
Passages Examined: Genesis 3.24
• What was the work of the angel?
– The angel was placed at the entrance to the Garden to prevent Adam and Eve from re-entering.
Passages Examined: Isaiah 6.1-7
• What did the angels look like?
– The angel had six wings.
• What did the angels do?
– They did God’s bidding and assisted men in achieving forgiveness.
Passages Examined: Luke 1.11-20
• Who was the angel?
– Gabriel
• What did the angel do?
– He informed of Zechariah of the coming child.
Passages Examined: Luke 1.26-38
• Who was the angel?
– Gabriel
• What did the angel do?
– He informed of Mary she was with child.
Passages Examined: Matthew 1.18-25
• Who was the angel?
– The angel of the Lord
• What did the angel do?
– He informed of Joseph of Mary’s special pregnancy.
Passages Examined: Matthew 1.18-25
• Who was the angel?
– The angel of the Lord
• What did the angel do?
– He informed of Joseph of Mary’s special pregnancy.
Sunday AM Bible Class
12/24/2006
Sunday AM Bible Class
12/24/2006
Guardian Angels?
• Do Guardian Angels exist?– Does everyone have a guardian
angel?– Do only Christians have guardian
angels?– Do children have guardian angels?
Guardian Angels?
• Do Guardian Angels exist?– If there are guardian angels:
• Do they prevent men from sinning?
• Do they prevent men from danger?
Guardian Angels?
• Where does the idea come from?– Psalm 34.7– Psalm 91.11,12
Guardian Angels?
• Hebrews 1:14– How do they angels minister to
those who inherit salvation?– Does there serving take away a
person’s free will?
Guardian Angels?
• Matthew 18:10– What is significance of “their
angels?”– Do children have guardian angels
watching over them?
Guardian Angels?
• Could the angels be limited in their power?– Genesis 16.7-12– Exodus 23.20-22
Guardian Angels?
• Could the angels be limited in their power?– Guide (Genesis 24.7,10)– Provide for (1 Kings 19.5-8)– Protect (Psalm 34.7)– Deliver (Daniel 6.22; Acts 12.7-11)
Guardian Angels?
• Could the angels be limited in their power?– Gather (Matthew 24.31)– Direct Activities (Acts 8.26)– Comfort (Acts 27.23,24)– Minister (Hebrews 1.14)
Guardian Angels?
• Could the angels be limited in their power?– Can Angels pardon sin?
• Exodus 23.20-22
Sunday AM Bible Class
12/24/2006
The Nature of Angels
– They are spiritual beings.
– They are greater than humans. (Psalm 8.4, 5)
– They are not worthy of Worship. (Revelation 22. 8,9)
– They are lower than God. (Hebrews 1.6)
Angels are Spirits
– God made them spirits. (Psalm 104.4)
– They have bodies. (Luke 24.39)
Angels can fly
– They can fly fast. (Daniel 9.21-25)
– They levitate. (1 Chronicles 21.16)
Angels are moral beings
– They have smarts. (2 Samuel 14, 17-20)
– They have the ability to reason. (Genesis 19. 21-22)
– They have the ability to choose. (2 Peter 2.4)
– They are interested in mankind. (Revelation 22.9)
Sunday AM Bible Class
12/24/2006
