Subject: Where are guardian angels mentioned? |
Bible Note: Emmaus, It was my intention to show that the Prince of Perisia was indeed one of the fallen host. As for the references you quoted, how do they further the doctrine of individual permanently assigned gaurdian angels? I don't think they do. Here's what you cited: M't:18:10: Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.(KJV) This is questionable: Jesus says "their angels", not "each of their." While this may be the closest the Bible comes to hinting at guardian angels, it's incomplete--especially compared to the doctrine of the Trinity, which is explained clearly: 1John:5:7: For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.(KJV) Next you cite Luke: Luke 16:22 "Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried.(NASB) This passage falls extremely short of supporting your contention. In fact, to use it as such is greatly stretching what it says. Your next reference is to the Psalms: Ps 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.(NASB) The Angel of the Lord is a specific personage. Consider: Ge:22:11: And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.(KJV) Concerning Psalm 91:10-13, it's in reference to the Messiah; and even if we do apply it to ourselves, it does not express individual assigned guardian angels for each person. You cite Job 33 (this is better, but...): Job 33:23-24 is questionable in using to support your claim because of its poetic context. Lastly, Zechariah: Zechariah 1:12? How do you figure? Zech 1:12 ΒΆ Then the angel of the LORD said, "O LORD of hosts, how long will You have no compassion for Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been indignant these seventy years?" (NASB) You seem to be confusing the "angel of the Lord", a specific personage, to "angels" in the plural sense--all of the heavenly host. This is not so, and a thorough reading of Genesis makes this apparent. Here's what you said at the end of your post: "As you can see from the references below, this teaching is not entirely wwithout scriptural reference especially Matt 18:10 even if the precise term like the term "guardian angel," like the term "Trinity" is not found in any texts explicitly. " Alright, now you're right about references, but I've just adequately refuted the ones you've chosen because they were too thin; and I have proven the doctrine of the Trinity using 1 John 5:7 (and there are many other passages which speak as clearly). Nowhere though do I see individually assigned life long guardian angels in the Bible. To me, this is a Catholic doctrine, and it's not fully supported by scripture. Guardian angels are certainly a nice thought, and I'd for one like it to be true--but it's just not supported or alluded to expressly enough for me to fully embrace and believe. Take care, -Rob |