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Bible Questions Answered:
“...I
was wondering, are there different kinds of angels?...”
Brenda/
Wednesbury, England U.K.
Bible Answer:
Bible Texts:
Are there different kinds (ranks) of angels?
The Bible, says yes!
Colossians
1:16 KJV
For
by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in
earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions,
or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for
Him:
Colossians
1:16 NLT
Christ
is the one through whom God created everything in heaven and earth.
He made the things we can see and the things we can't see - Kings,
kingdoms, rulers, and authorities. everything has been created
through Him and for Him.
Ephesians
1:19-21 KJV
19
And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who
believe, according to the working of His mighty power,
20
Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set
Him at His own Right Hand in the heavenly places,
21
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and
every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that
which is to come:
Ephesians
1:19-21 NLT
19 I
pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of
His power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power
20
that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor
at God's Right Hand in the heavenly realms.
21
Now He is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or
anything else in this world or in the world to come.
Colossians
1:16 KJV
“thrones,
or dominions, or principalities, or powers”
These categories, refer to the ranks of angels. The Word Of God,
mentions Archangel (Arche – first) Michael, and Gabriel (God's
messenger). Besides Archangels ranking high, are the cherubim and
seraphim.
In the Old Testament, angels were called “the sons of God.”
Job
1:6 KJV
Now
there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves
before The Lord, and Satan came also among them.
Job
2:1 KJV
Again
there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves
before The Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself
before The Lord.
Job
38:7 KJV (Angels were created,
before creation.)
When
the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for
joy?
Angels are called “sons of God,” because, they were created by
The Lord.
As spirit beings, they do not propagate themselves, i.e. have
children.
Now The Bible refers to The Lord Jesus as “The Son Of God,” but
in no way is this similar to the angels.
The angels were created, The Lord Jesus is the Eternal Son Of God,
never having been created.
Isaiah 9:6 KJV
For unto us A Child is born, unto us A Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince Of Peace.
John
8:58 KJV
Jesus
said unto them, Verily, verily , I say unto you, Before Abraham was,
I am.
Hebrews
1:1,2 KV
1
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto
the fathers by the prophets.
2
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He hath
appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds;
Prayer:
Psalm
103;20-22 KJV
20
Bless The Lord ye His angels, that excel in strength, that do His
commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His Word.
21
Bless ye The Lord, all ye His hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His
pleasure.
22
Bless The Lord, all His works in all places of His dominion: bless
The Lord, O my soul.
