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Angels
Angels have different roles depending on the time in history, culture, and religion. They often carry the part as a spiritual messenger from God. They are sometimes viewed as protectors, and other times as avengers. It is believed there are different types of angels, such as cherubim and seraphim.
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If you are referring to the seven angels in Revelation who carried out God's plagues onto the Earth, their names are not given, only the descriptions of their plagues: boils, the sea turning into blood, rivers and springs turning into blood, sun scorching people with intense heat, painful darkness, the Euphrates river drying up, and lastly one great plague containing lightning, thunder, and the greatest earthquake the world has ever seen or ever will see.
Does everyone have an archangel?
Catholics and some other Christians believe that individual angels, known as guardian angels, are there to protect each person on earth from harm. The existence of guardian angels comes down to faith even more than some other traditions. Take it one step at a time:
- If God is omniscient, there is no reason for guardian angels to exist. They would not perform a function that God could not do easily.
- The term 'guardian angel' is not found anywhere in the Bible, so there is no scriptural evidence that they are real.
- If God exists, there may be angels but there is still no evidence that guardian angels exist.
- If God does not exist, guardian angels are most unlikely to exist.
- There is no proof that God exists.
- Therefore, on multiple levels, the likelihood that everyone has a guardian angel is about zero.
We need not be surprised that harm sometimes befalls even the most observant Christians, because there is no reason to believe anyone has a guardian angel.
If the biblical account is inspired by God, then God probably created angels at the very beginning of creation. After all, Genesis 3:24 speaks of cherubim at the time of Adam and Eve, and most people consider cherubim as a form of angel. It is generally assumed that angels are immortal.
Our understanding of angels has varied over the centuries and according to context. At times, angels fill the important role of messengers of God and sometimes even as his allies against evil, which is often personified by the fallen angel, Satan. At other times, God is absolutely omniscient and omnipotent and therefore has no possible need of messengers or allies. For example, how could there be a war in heaven if God could wipe out his opponents in an instant? Or, why would we need guardian angels if God is perfectly capable of guarding every individual who has ever lived? This helps demonstrate that angels are the product of the human imagination and are only as old as the time people began to understand the need for messengers or allies of God. They first appear in Jewish scripture written during and after the Babylonian Exile, but a similar concept already existed in the Zoroastrian religion of the Persians.
How do you talk to your angels in your dreams?
Bible says when you do good, you may be 'entertaining angels' by surprise. Also in the bible, someone asked God to 'open another man's eyes' and the man saw fleets of angels all around him, as if they had been there all along. Angels can be everywhere, i dont know why you are asking how to talk to an angel in particular, but you never know when you are talking to one already. Angels are messengers, angel means 'sent one'. Sometimes God sends people to do his work through the earth by talking to them, but God may send an angel without you knowing it. :)
Was Jesus the Archangel Michael before His birth?
No, not at all. (At least, not in Christianity or Judaism; I don't really know in detail what Muslims believe on this score, but I doubt it.)
Michael is an angel ... specifically, an archangel; it's right there in his title. The word "angel" comes from the Greek word angelos, which means "messenger."
Jesus is either a) a nice albeit misguided Jewish boy (if you're Jewish), or b) God (if you're Christian). My understanding is that Muslims say he was a prophet, but not The Prophet; that's Muhammad.
In none of these is he an angel as the word is normally understood, though prophets are "messengers" in a sense, and if you're Christian you certainly believe that he was sent by the Father to bring the Good News (euangelion in Greek). However, he is never identified as Michael, just as Michael and Gabriel are distinct from each other.
Was angel Gabriel a he or a she?
if it is pronouced (Gay-Bree-el) then it is a boy. if it is pronounce anyother ways it is a girl.
Guardian Angels are angels responsible for the protection and teaching of an individual. This is one of the many ideas that has come into Judaeo-Christian teaching from the Iranian religion Zoroastrianism. The concept is stronger in non-protestant Christian churches and reflects their greater reliance on pagan tradition. The Iranian influence continues to be evident in Jewish writings from what is known as the "inter-testamental" period, that is, after the last canonical book of the Old Testament and before Christianity and the composition of the New Testament. This covers an era between about 150 BCE to 100 CE. These Jewish inter-testamental writings describe a complicated hierarchy of angelic beings, in an echo of the Zoroastrian concept of the holy court of the Yazatas.
The Jewish idea of seven chief archangels probably has its inspiration in the seven Amesha Spentas, the highest guardian spirits of Zoroastrian belief. Jews had their own ideas of angels long before they encountered Zoroastrianism; angels were nameless, impersonal representatives of God's message and action. But after the Exile, Jewish angels gain names and personalities, and also are spoken of as guardians of various natural phenomena, just like the Zoroastrian yazatas.
The Jewish and Christian idea of a personal "guardian angel" may also have been inspired by the Zoroastrian figure of the fravashi, the divine guardian-spirit of each individual human being. The above is a quote from the site linked below. It has an extensive discussion on the Zoroastrian influence upon Judaism and Christianity.
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A Guardian Angel is a certain type of angel, Their are many types of Angels but a Guardian Angel is just one of the many! Their main job is to watch over you 24/7 and everyone has their own!
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Nowhere in the Bible is the term "guardian angel." The Bible does refer to angels as "ministering spirits," however, from which the term guardian angel may have derived, since most folks tend to think in physical terms, even regarding spiritual things.
"...angels... Are they not ALL MINISTERING SPIRITS, sent forth to minister FOR THEM WHO SHALL HE HEIRS OF SALVATION?" (Heb.1:13-14 KJV)
According to Scripture, the Word of God was "inspired" by God... and delivered to the inspired ones by His "ministering spirits." And all who profess God's Word are obliged to read and heed the message provided therein; as the context of the end of Hebrews 1st chapter [above] continues in the 2nd:
"So we must listen very carefully to the Truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. The Message God delivered through angels [God's ministering spirits] has always proved True, and the people were punished for every violation of the Law and every act of disobedience. What makes us think that we can escape if we are indifferent to this great Salvation that was announced by the LORD Jesus Himself? It was passed on to us by those who heard Him speak, and God verified the Message by signs and wonders and various miracles and by giving gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever He chose to do so. AND FURTHERMORE, the FUTURE WORLD WE ARE TALKING ABOUT WILL NOT BE CONTROLLED BY ANGELS..." (Heb.2:1-5 NLTNew Living Translation)
God's ministering spirits [if we want to call them "guardian angels?" - sobeit. Just know that the term was never inspired as such] are actively at work in the spirits of those God has chosen for Salvation, opening their minds and hearts to the mind-blowing Hope and reality of His Truth, recorded in the Bible.
But also know that this world in which we live [and not the world to come - see the Scripture above] is presently inhabited by "the angels that sinned" [II Peter 2:4] that pose as the legitimate "ministering spirits" of God; leading men astray from God's Truth [perhaps even passing themselves off as things that God never inspired like "guardian" angels?]
"For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And not marvel; FOR SATAN HIMSELF IS TRANSFORMED INTO AN ANGEL OF LIGHT. Therefore it is no great thing if HIS MINISTERS also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works." (II Cor.11:13-15 KJV)
Angels exist. Ministering spirits exist, according to the Truth of God's Word. But the term "guardian angels" was neither coined nor inspired by God in the Bible.
Is the Catholic St. Michael the Archangel a saint?
Yes, Saint Michael is one of three archangels named in the Bible.
yes they can. if you believe they can, of course they can. angels are more power full than us anyways you think that they couldent have a kid in a heart beat then your rong angels are love made. they love there partner and have kids wioth them
What miracles did Saint Michael the archangel perform?
The archangel Michael is mentioned as contending with the devil in Jude 1:9, and in Revelation 12:7-8, Michael and some allied angels actually fought and defeated the 'dragon' and his angels. This war, taking place in heaven, must constitute a miracle in the broader sense of the word.
Our understanding of God has varied over the centuries and according to context. At times, angels are God's allies against evil, as Michael is in Jude and Revelation. At other times, God is absolutely omniscient and omnipotent and therefore has no possible need of messengers or allies. For example, how could there be a war in heaven if God could wipe out his opponents in an instant? Or, in this understanding of God, why would he need an angel to perform miracles that he could perform instantly on his own? This helps demonstrate that angels are the product of the human imagination and therefore that Michael never fought a war in heaven or performed any other miracle on God's behalf.
When did Archangel Raphael become a saint?
The angels, including the archangels, were created by God as pure spirits long before the Earth even existed. All the angels are given the title of "saint" as they are in heaven serving Our Lord. In other words, they were created as saints and not simply declared saints by man.
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If he exists (he doesn't appear - at least by name - outside the book of Tobit, which is not regarded as canonical by many Christian sects) he was a saint from the beginning, since he is an angel, and not fallen, and therefore dwelling in heaven. However, he was presumably officially recognized as a saint about the same time the Roman Catholic church accepted the book of Tobit as canonical (I couldn't easily find any information on his exact canonization date).
They present themselves in many forms and shapes. Many people think of them as people that have a halo and a pair of wings. I believe God had chosen a few to protect him and his people.
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If one believes that God will communicate with man then one has to consider how he will do this. Most times when we need an answer we first reason the problem out in our mind, then after prayng about our findings God will answer us either by a still small voice in our mind or by a burning sensation in our breast. There have been at sundry times when an angel is required to re enforce Gods message to us.
Your question why believe in angels is a valid question. You may also ask why believe in God. If you do believe in God, then both God and the angels are inseperably connected.
the three arch angels are Micheal, Gabrielle, and Raguel.
Are archangels the eighth of the nine orders of angels?
Yes. In praying The Chaplet of The Angels, a Catholic prayer, the eighth Choir of Angels is devoted to Saint Michael, and the Eighth Heavenly Choir of Angels, known as The Choir of Archangels.
Are angels and archangels both guardian angels?
"...Are they not ALL ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Heb.1:14)
This "ministering" conveys a meaning of "liturgy" [the inspired word: 'leitourgikos'; of procedural protocol or public function]; of leading or guiding the "heir" into acts of kindness and charity -- as opposed to the meaning that "guardian" conveys, of protection from harm.
The Literal Bible says these "ministering spirits" are sent out for "...service because of those being about to inherit salvation".
This "service" they provide is "diakonia": "attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively, aid, (official) service..." (Strong's Definitions). Possibly conveying "relief" [something we all need from time to time].
For instance: "Then the Devil leaveth Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him." (Matt.4:11)
There is a tendency for some to think of "guardian" angels as some kind of "shield" from physical harm... which can be misleading as to the real function of "ministering spirits" [although they could feasibly minister to God's heir by "warning" or "guiding" them away from a potentially harmful situation.
An "archangel" is a "chief angel"... conveying administrative authority over other angels [and who knows what else?].
Yet, Hebrews 1:14 says: "...are they not ALL ministering spirits...". Which would lead us to believe that even the highest ranking angel is the servant or minister of something or someone.
But, "guardian angel" is still not a term used in the Bible.
Who helped built the mission San Miguel Archangel?
the Indians helped built the mission San Miguel archangel
What archangel holds two fish?
Archangel Raphael is depicted holing a fish by which Tobias banished demon Asmodeus.
Uriel is named as an archangel in some Jewish and Christian traditions but not in the Catholic Church. The only archangels named in the Bible are Raphael, Gabriel and Michael.
Why was San Gabriel Archangel the mission chosen to be built where it stands today?
The missions were located to be way-stations for settlers, one day's journey apart.
What is the Prayer to St Michael the Archangel in spanish?
"San Miguel Arcangel,
defiéndenos en la batalla.
Sé nuestro amparo
contra la perversidad y asechanzas
del demonio.
Reprímale Dios, pedimos suplicantes,
y tú Príncipe de la Milicia Celestial,
arroja al infierno con el divino poder
a Satanás y a los otros espíritus malignos
que andan dispersos por el mundo
para la perdición de las almas.
Amén."
