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When did Jehovah's Witness teaching on archangel Michael change from regarding him as the anti Christ to being the Christ?
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∙ 12y ago
Never. Michael has always been regarded as a powerful angel. Michael "meaning like God" was the angel that delivered the Jews out of bondage. Michael is also the angel that helped the angel Gabriel from the book of Daniel when he couldn't assist Daniel. Also, Michael is the angel that threw Satan out of heaven.
The anti Christ is regarded as a group of people rather than an individual, since the scriptures state that "many Antichrist have been on the earth". The anti Christ is physical being, Michael is a spiritual being, therefore no reasonable person would conclude that Michael and the Anti christ is one and the same.
Whoever told you that or where ever you read that didn't put two and two together. One is spiritual, the other is demonic. One is a spirit creature, the other is a physical creature.
AnswerANSWER FROM A JEHOVAH'S WITNESSAs one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I have a special interest in this question. JW's have never claimed infalibilty as some religions do. We recognize that from time to time there needs to be adjustments in our understanding of certain scriptural matters. The Bible says at Proverbs 4:18 that the "path of the righteous ones is like the bright light that is getting lighter and lighter."
However, on this matter, I have researched back as far as I can go, that is 1951, and I can find no reference in our publications of the identity of Michael being anyone other than the glorified Jesus Christ in his heavenly role.
I suspect that there has been some misunderstanding on the part whoever made this assertion. It may simply be an honest mistake by the reader, who may not have understood what was being said by the publication in question. Or it could be a false rumor about our beliefs. But I can find nothing to support the idea that we ever believed that Michael is the anti-christ.
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Why is Saint Michael also known as Michael the Archangel?
Saint Michael is known as Michael the Archangel because "archangel" translates to "chief angel" in Greek, signifying his prominent role among the angels. He is considered the leader of the heavenly army and a powerful protector against evil forces. His status as an archangel distinguishes him from other angels, highlighting his authority and importance in Christian tradition.
Is Archangel Michael real?
Yes, St. Michael the Archangel is real.
Who is the relative of St. Michael the Archangel?
Michael is an archangel and has no human relatives.
What was St. Michael the Archangel's life?
Michael is an archangel and has never had a life of a human.
Who is the Archangel Michael's counterpart?
In the Zoroastrian religion, the Archangel Michael's counterpart was Mithra.
In what country did Saint Michael the Archangel live?
Saint Michael is an archangel and was created an archangel by God. He has never lived as a human.
Is Saint Michael the Archangel a real person?
Saint Michael is an archangel and was created an archangel by God. He has never lived as a human.
Where does Saint Michael the Archangel live?
Unless on an assignment from God, Michael the Archangel is in heaven.
Where did Saint Michael the Archangel spend most of his life?
As an archangel, Saint Michael is believed to reside in heaven. He is sometimes depicted as a warrior against evil forces and is recognized in various religious traditions for his role as a protector.
Is Jesus Michael the archangel?
Jesus is not Michael. But Michael is an angel, (Daniel 12.1), and is called the archangel in Jude 1.9
When was St. Michael the Archangel Church created?
St. Michael the Archangel Church was created in 1888.
What is the purpose of Michael the Archangel?
Michael's vocation is that of archangel and commander of God's celestial army of angels.
