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1 | Scriptural Support? | Rev 12:9 | kalos | 159765 | ||
Is Jesus Michael the Archangel? 'Jesus is not Michael the Archangel. The Bible nowhere identifies Jesus as Michael (or any other angel for that matter). Hebrews 1:5-8 draws a clear distinction between Jesus and the angels, “For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father"? Or again, "I will be His Father, and He will be my Son"? And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says, "Let all God's angels worship Him." In speaking of the angels He says, "He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire." But about the Son He says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.” 'Angels worship Jesus. The angels are called sons of God (Genesis 6:2-4; Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7), but Jesus is THE Son of God (Hebrews 1:8; Matthew 4:3-6). 'Michael the Archangel is perhaps the highest of all the angels. Michael is the only angel in the Bible who is designated “the Archangel” (Jude 9). Michael the Archangel, though, is only an angel. He is not God. 'The clear distinction in the power and authority of Michael and Jesus can be seen in comparing Matthew 4:10 and Jude 9. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus rebukes Satan. In Jude 9, Michael the Archangel calls on the Lord to rebuke Satan. Jesus is God incarnate (John 1:1,14). Michael the Archangel is a powerful angel, but still only an angel.' ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/ Jesus-Michael-Archangel.html |
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2 | Scriptural Support? | Rev 12:9 | David24597 | 159797 | ||
Kelos, You said, "Michael the Archangel, though, is only an angel." and "Michael the Archangel is a powerful angel, but still only an angel." What Biblical evidence do you have that this is so? Nowhere does the Bible actually state that Michael is an angel so where are you getting this from? His title? The title "Archangel" is not proof that Michael is an angel. The actual phrase "Michael the Archangel" literally interpreted is "He who is like God, the head/chief of all the angels." Who besides Jesus can be "He who is like God"? Any created being? If an angel can be "like God" then so can any created being. Just because Jesus rebuked Satan while He was a human living on the earth and Michael didn't when disputing about the body of Moses is not proof that Jesus is not Michael. Old Testament cicumstances were different then than when Jesus walked the earth and gave power to His followers to also rebuke Satan. |
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