What do you think an angel's purpose is?
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When we say we have an angel watching over us, what does that mean? What do you expect the angel does for you? I believe in angels-as many people do, and I have my own beliefs in who my angel is and what he is watching out for-but I would like to know what other people’s perception of an angel is?
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H.C Porter wrote:
When we say we have an angel watching over us, what does that mean? What do you expect the angel does for you? I believe in angels-as many people do, and I have my own beliefs in who my angel is and what he is watching out for-but I would like to know what other people’s perception of an angel is?
The word "angel" is Greek (angellos) and it means - messenger. We get it from the Newer Testament. We use this term out of convenience. The Bible doesn't reveal as much about angels as many people claim to know. It does say that angels were created to serve God and His creation. It also tells of the moral defeat of some angels. Oddly, even the rebellious angels such as Satan (it seems - Job 1 and 2) still answer to and often serve God.
The Bible describes what seems to be two kinds of angels: Keruvim (pronounced Kare-oo-veem [pl]) and Seraphim (Prn. Sare-a-feem [pl])
Ezekiel 1 and 10 describe the Keruv and Isaiah 6 describes Seraphim. Some think that a single Keruv is a combination of four Seraphim. That might make sense if you analyze these two passages.
Hebrews 1 and 2, 12:22 and 13:2 tell us a great deal of first century Israeli thought on angels.
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H.C Porter wrote:
When we say we have an angel watching over us, what does that mean? What do you expect the angel does for you? I believe in angels-as many people do, and I have my own beliefs in who my angel is and what he is watching out for-but I would like to know what other people’s perception of an angel is?
I believe the purpose of the angels is to do God's will which includes being God's messengers to humans and to watch out for and help God's people. Many believe we all have our own guardian angel which I think is a comforting thought. Some angels have fallen so they are to be avoided. Here's some Angel prayers.
I plan to post a hub in the near future about angels. I had one buy cookies for me once! seriously! Angels feel, care, and love, but exist to do Gods will. They wait eagerly for assignments from the throne and then rush off faster than the speed of light to accomplish what God sent them to do.
What is particularly sad is that they are waiting to work in our behalf, but we do not Pray enough to really see them work!
Angels are so cool.
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H.C Porter wrote:
When we say we have an angel watching over us, what does that mean? What do you expect the angel does for you? I believe in angels-as many people do, and I have my own beliefs in who my angel is and what he is watching out for-but I would like to know what other people’s perception of an angel is?
Good discussion opener.
Here's what I THINK I know about angels & I emphasize the word think because there is great mystery in the realm of the supernatural.
Angels are created beings. They are not omniscient or omnipotent; they are servants & guardians, surrounding the throne of God. There are some incredibly vivid Biblical passages describing angels worshiping God: "Holy, holy, holy..."
Lucifer was one of these created beings known as angels; he was actually an arch-angel, which I suppose means he was higher up the chain of command. He rebelled against God, deciding that he could become God & was cast out of heaven taking along one third of the angels with him.
As a little boy I as taught that meant that for every demon/fallen angel there were two good guardian angels who remained faithful. Not sure if that is settled theology but it made sense to a little child & in extreme times still provides comfort.
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Yeah Ken I remember something similar. A third of the angels had fallen so that means there are twice as many good angels, comforting. Both Revelation 8:12 and Revelation 12:4 speak of "the third part of the stars".
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The purpose of angels are to inform us of messages from GOD. To guard over us for good or bad. And to write down our every decision and or acts whether good or bad.
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They are to guide and minister.
H.C Porter wrote:
When we say we have an angel watching over us, what does that mean? What do you expect the angel does for you? I believe in angels-as many people do, and I have my own beliefs in who my angel is and what he is watching out for-but I would like to know what other people’s perception of an angel is?
angels, in my opinion are dead people who are stuck in limbo (purgatory) that god had sent from whereever to start they're redemption (because heaven has a two month waiting list,FYI) so the phase is born here "angels need to earn they're "wings" so to speak. i'm just joshing
angels are made not born by the lord
-yeah yeahangels, in my opinion are dead people who are stuck in limbo (purgatory) that god had sent from whereever to start they're redemption (because heaven has a two month waiting list,FYI) so the phase is born here "angels need to earn they're "wings" so to speak. i'm just joshing
angels are made not born by the lord
-yeah yeah
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Yeah Ken I remember something similar. A third of the angels had fallen so that means there are twice as many good angels, comforting. Both Revelation 8:12 and Revelation 12:4 speak of "the third part of the stars".
That is comforting, but also that means their are 1/3 of Satans angels down here with us. :{
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So the idea of our loved ones being our angels when they pass away is nothing more than a beautiful idea/based on the responses on this subject?
Are there not ministering spirits who are sent to them who are heirs of salvation? Since Jesus Christ died so that all may be heirs of salvation [John 3;16,17] I know that all mankind have ministering spirits who are sent to them. The messages these angels bring vary according to need and the will of God.
As a college student, I worked as an evangelist one summer in New York state. While in Syracuse,outside Sibley's, I spoke with a young man. He questioned me about my beliefs then asked if I would like him to pray with me. He had purchased some literature before we prayed. After we prayed I found the literature; but he was nowhere to be seen. The streets were empty! With the contribution he gave, I was able to find a ski jacket[winter coat] for ten dollars!
Another time I was in Denver. I took a taxi from the bus station to a hotel and paid twenty dollars. On the return trip to the bus terminal, the meter read three dollars! The driver, a female, refused to keep the change. After a hearty breakfast, I sat in the terminal reading my Bible - Isaiah.As soon as I began reading, a young man came and sat beside me. Eventually, we began to talk. I discovered that he was on a mission for the King and went wherever he was sent.From our conversation,he made it clear that everything [any concerns,petitions] is in Jesus, take it to Jesus, take it through Jesus and let it be according to the will of God.He prayed, there was a distraction behind me, I looked around and he was gone- disappearing into the crowd.
Maybe these were not angels -just ordinary people- but after each experience,I encountered extraordinary events. I believe they were orchestrated by angels, especially the taxi fare!Are there not ministering spirits who are sent to them who are heirs of salvation? Since Jesus Christ died so that all may be heirs of salvation [John 3;16,17] I know that all mankind have ministering spirits who are sent to them. The messages these angels bring vary according to need and the will of God.
As a college student, I worked as an evangelist one summer in New York state. While in Syracuse,outside Sibley's, I spoke with a young man. He questioned me about my beliefs then asked if I would like him to pray with me. He had purchased some literature before we prayed. After we prayed I found the literature; but he was nowhere to be seen. The streets were empty! With the contribution he gave, I was able to find a ski jacket[winter coat] for ten dollars!
Another time I was in Denver. I took a taxi from the bus station to a hotel and paid twenty dollars. On the return trip to the bus terminal, the meter read three dollars! The driver, a female, refused to keep the change. After a hearty breakfast, I sat in the terminal reading my Bible - Isaiah.As soon as I began reading, a young man came and sat beside me. Eventually, we began to talk. I discovered that he was on a mission for the King and went wherever he was sent.From our conversation,he made it clear that everything [any concerns,petitions] is in Jesus, take it to Jesus, take it through Jesus and let it be according to the will of God.He prayed, there was a distraction behind me, I looked around and he was gone- disappearing into the crowd.
Maybe these were not angels -just ordinary people- but after each experience,I encountered extraordinary events. I believe they were orchestrated by angels, especially the taxi fare!Are there not ministering spirits who are sent to them who are heirs of salvation? Since Jesus Christ died so that all may be heirs of salvation [John 3;16,17] I know that all mankind have ministering spirits who are sent to them. The messages these angels bring vary according to need and the will of God.
As a college student, I worked as an evangelist one summer in New York state. While in Syracuse,outside Sibley's, I spoke with a young man. He questioned me about my beliefs then asked if I would like him to pray with me. He had purchased some literature before we prayed. After we prayed I found the literature; but he was nowhere to be seen. The streets were empty! With the contribution he gave, I was able to find a ski jacket[winter coat] for ten dollars!
Another time I was in Denver. I took a taxi from the bus station to a hotel and paid twenty dollars. On the return trip to the bus terminal, the meter read three dollars! The driver, a female, refused to keep the change. After a hearty breakfast, I sat in the terminal reading my Bible - Isaiah.As soon as I began reading, a young man came and sat beside me. Eventually, we began to talk. I discovered that he was on a mission for the King and went wherever he was sent.From our conversation,he made it clear that everything [any concerns,petitions] is in Jesus, take it to Jesus, take it through Jesus and let it be according to the will of God.He prayed, there was a distraction behind me, I looked around and he was gone- disappearing into the crowd.
Maybe these were not angels -just ordinary people- but after each experience,I encountered extraordinary events. I believe they were orchestrated by angels, especially the taxi fare!I think God created angels for different purposes. I think that angels are sent as messengers of God. There is biblical sciputure where Gabriel is sent as messengers of God. They are sent as meseengers to deliver us messages from him.As it was spoken in daniel, Gabriel was try to send a message, but there was a princility in the air trying to stop him! In addition, God sends warrior angels to protect us on our behalf in order to not to satan's dark angels harm us! For example,at the beggining of job! satn could not touch job, nor anything he had! It talked about a wedge being over him! That wedge meant warrior angels that were protecting him from harm of dark angels.
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H.C Porter wrote:
When we say we have an angel watching over us, what does that mean? What do you expect the angel does for you? I believe in angels-as many people do, and I have my own beliefs in who my angel is and what he is watching out for-but I would like to know what other people’s perception of an angel is?
angels are creation of the mind like for example what the teddy do to a child when they sleep, comforter, someone---somebody to comfort you and become your angel, it is a concept, coping mechanism concept
