Therefore, they must sometimes take human form, but that form might not be obvious. At other times, angels blend in with the crowd. The Archangel Michael will play a significant part in end-time events. In other words, an angelic hierarchy would have made sense to listeners during the time of Christ, which is why artists have often depicted Michael as a warrior here is an example by Raphael. A controversial theory suggests that Michael was the pre-incarnate Christ.
Many people argue that if God protects Israel, and Michael protects Israel, they must be one in the same. But, as Stewart points out, Michael is the chief prince of angels. He is not unique. Jesus is the one and only Son of God.
As one with the Father, Christ can rebuke the Devil also. Angels accomplish what humans imagined Christ would do — defeat armies — while only Christ could surpass the limits of human imagination and desire by accomplishing victory over what matters most — separation from God because of our sin. If Jesus is the bright and morningstar of Rev.
Throughout the Bible God has anointed chosen people to stand up for His people. Jesus is the only person who was pure and Holy and only through the Blood of Jesus can we receive salvation. There is something very important we need to understand. When Jesus was on earth, he was human. I loved reading this. I find the mystery of the angels something I look forward to uncovering when I get to heaven. The descriptions God provides in his word of them are fascinating and hard for me to imagine.
And I am glad that you have shared where to see what God said about Michael. This is really good. Thank you for sharing your time in the Word with us. Thanks for the encouragement, Kelli.
Explore the Bible with us! We create research-based articles and handy infographics to help people understand the Bible. Get the good stuff! Stephen on September 28, at am.
Ricardo Gonzalez on September 2, at am. Arlena Flanders on May 14, at am. Michel David Liles on September 9, at pm. Joan on May 18, at pm. Russ on October 12, at pm. Do you think Michael is the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians ? Jeffrey Kranz on June 6, at am. Carol Cole on October 2, at am. Gary Smith on October 24, at pm. Servant of Jesus on July 23, at pm. Luing T. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding.
Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Keep me logged in! Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Your partnership makes all we do possible.
Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Cookie Notice: Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Clear Advanced Options. DBY Darby Translation. WEB Webster's Bible. RVR60 Reina-Valera VUL Latin Vulgate. TR Textus Receptus.
Search Bible Search. Line-By-Line Order:. Separate Line. Verse Only. Reference Only. No Number. No Delimiter — Square — [15]. Parens — Abbreviate Books. Use SBL Abbrev. En dash Hyphen. None — Jhn KJV. Square — [Jhn KJV]. Parens — Jhn KJV. Quotes Around Verses. Remove Square Brackets. Sort Canonically. Free Bible Courses Visit. Help Quick Nav Advanced Options. Cite Share Print. Search Results in Other Versions.
0コメント