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NASB | John 19:42 Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 19:42 Therefore, because of the Jewish day of Preparation, and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. |
Bible Question:
Mommapbs QUOTE I believe that it is important to keep our eyes on Jesus only, do not render worship to any created being.END QUOTE Amen! However, what I would like to know is whether there is anywhere that says that Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer were all archangels (or the same class of angel) and if there is any restriction on a cherubim ministering in the earth? Why I ask is because someone has argued that the cherubim with the flaming sword was not on earth (re:Eden) because cherubim are found in God's throne room. |
Bible Answer: Part 2 Common Angels: 1.The nature of angels. They are heavenly spirit beings with: (1)Personal spirit bodies with bodily parts, as hands, feet, eyes, heads, voices, mouths, hair, faces, and other parts which men have (Genesis 18:2,4,8; Genesis 19:1-22; Judges 13:6). See Appearances of Angels to Men. (2)Personal souls with emotions (Luke 15:1-10), passions (Genesis 6:1-4, notes; Jude 1:6-7); appetites (Genesis 18:8; Genesis 19:3); anger (Rev. 12:12); enmity (Genesis 3:15); lusts (John 8:44); vengeance (1 Peter 5:8); desires (1 Peter 1:12); pride (Ezekiel 28:17; 1 Tim. 3:6); and other soul passions, feelings, and desires (3)Personal spirits with intelligence and wisdom (2 Samuel 14:20; 2 Samuel 19:27; Matthew 24:36; Ephes. 3:10); patience (Numbers 22:22-35); meekness (2 Peter 2:11; Jude 1:9); modesty (1 Cor. 11:10); holiness (Mark 8:38); obedience (Psalm 103:20; Matthew 6:10); knowledge (Mark 13:32; 1 Peter 1:12); willpower (Isaiah 14:12-14); ability to speak languages (1 Cor. 13:1); and other spirit faculties 2.General facts about angels. They are glorious (Luke 9:26); immortal (Luke 20:36); powerful and mighty in body (Isaiah 37:36; 2 Thes. 1:7-10; Rev. 18:1); heavenly spirit beings (Psalm 104:4; Matthew 18:10; Matthew 22:30; Matthew 24:36; Hebrews 1:14); not demons (Acts 23:8-9); limited in knowledge (Mark 13:32); and higher than man (Psalm 8:5). They need no rest (Rev. 4:8); can eat food (Genesis 18:8; Genesis 19:3; Psalm 78:25); appear visible and invisible (Numbers 22:22-35; John 20:12; Hebrews 13:2); operate in the material realms (Genesis 18-19; Genesis 22:11; 2 Samuel 24; 2 Kings 19:35; Acts 1; Acts 12); travel at inconceivable speed (Ezekiel 1; Rev. 8:13; Rev. 9:1) ascend and descend (Genesis 28:12; John 1:51); speak languages (1 Cor. 13:1); and can do anything man can do, including sin. They were created by Christ before the earth (Job 38:4-7; Psalm 148:2-5; Col. 1:16); are not to be worshiped (Col. 2:18); are organized into principalities and powers with thrones (Col. 1:16; Col. 2:18; Romans 8:38; Ephes. 6:10-18; 1 Peter 3:22); are innumerable (Luke 2:13; Hebrews 12:22); to be judged or ruled by saints (1 Cor. 6:3); are subject to God (Matthew 22:30); interested in earthly affairs (Luke 9:26; Luke 15:7- 10; 1 Tim. 5:21; 1 Peter 1:12); and are being taught wisdom by the church (1 Cor. 4:9; Ephes. 3:10). They desire to look into the things of salvation (1 Peter 1:10-12); observe us (1 Cor. 4:9); can cook (1 Kings 19:5-7); wear garments (John 20:12); appear unawares (Hebrews 13:2); have been tested (Job 4:18; 1 Tim. 5:21); dwell in heaven (Rev. 12:12; Rev. 13:6); stand before God (2 Chron. 18:18). Christ is better than angels (Hebrews 1:5-2:16). 3.The work of angels. They carry on work daily and meet responsibilities that only beings with personal bodies, souls, and spirits are capable of: (1)They drive spirit horses (2 Kings 2:12; 2 Kings 6:13-17; Zech. 1:7-11; Zech. 6:1- 6). (2)They guard gates (Rev. 21:12). (3)They wage war in actual physical combat (2 Thes. 1:7-10; Rev. 12:7-9). (4)They execute judgments (Genesis 19; 2 Samuel 24; 2 Kings 19:35; 2 Chron. 32:21; Psalm 78:49; Matthew 13:41-42; Acts 12:23; Rev. 8:1-9:21; Rev. 15:1- 16:2). (5)They minister to saints (1 Kings 19:5-7; Daniel 6:22; Matthew 4:11; Acts 10; Hebrews 1:14). (6)They rule nations (Daniel 10:13-21; Daniel 12:1). (7)They help each individual (Matthew 18:10). (8)They sing, praise, and worship God (Psalm 103:20; Psalm 148:2; Luke 2:13; Rev. 5:11). (9)They strengthen in trial (Matthew 4:11; Luke 22:43). (10)They lead sinners to gospel workers (Acts 10:3). (11)They direct preachers (Acts 8:26; Acts 27:23). (12)They appear in dreams (Matthew 1:20-24; Matthew 2:13-19). (13)They minister before God (Rev. 8:2; Rev. 14:15-19). (14)They bind Satan (Rev. 20). (15)They guard the abyss (Rev. 9:1; Rev. 20:1-3). (16)They regather Israel (Matthew 24:31). (17)They protect saints (Psalm 34:7; Psalm 91:11; Acts 12:7-10). (18)They separate the good and bad (Matthew 13:39-41). (19)They accompany Christ to earth (Matthew 16:27; Matthew 25:31; 2 Thes. 1:7- 10). (20)They witness confessions (Luke 15:8-9). (21)They receive departed spirits (Luke 16:22). (22)They give laws (Acts 7:53; Hebrews 2:2). (23)They guard the tree of life (Genesis 3:24). (24)They give revelations (2 Kings 1:15; Daniel 8:19; Daniel 9:21-23; Daniel 10:10- 20). (25)They impart God's will (Acts 5:19-20; Acts 10:1-6). (26)They bring answers to prayers (Daniel 9:21-23; Daniel 10:12-13; Acts 10). 4.Angels are called: (1)Watchers (Daniel 4:13-23) (2)Sons of the mighty (Psalm 89:6) (3)Sons of God (Genesis 6:1-4; Job 1:6; Job 2:1; Job 38:7) (4)Congregation of the mighty (Psalm 82:1) (5)Saints (Psalm 89:7) (6)Hosts (Psalm 33:6; Psalm 103:21; Luke 2:13) (7)Spirits (Hebrews 1:14) (8)The elect (1 Tim. 5:21) It will take 3 parts |