From the Pastors Desk - August 31, 2026
Hebrews 1:14 declares, “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”
My friend, in Scripture angels constitute a distinct order among the higher echelons of universal beings. The word angel comes from the Hebrew word “malakh” which means “messenger.” The corresponding Greek word “angelos” also means “messenger.” Though these terms are sometimes used to designate human messengers.
Angels are spirits, supernatural celestial beings as we read from Hebrews 1:14. Angels are created beings (Ps. 148:2-5, Col.1:16). Scripture does not tell us the time of their creation, but it was certainly before the creation of Adam and Eve (Job 38:7). They are described as “spirits.” In the Biblical context, the term “spirits” encompasses a range of meanings, including the Holy Spirit, human spirits, and evil or unclean spirits. Each of these plays a significant role in the narrative of Scripture and the life of believers.
Although without a bodily organism, angels have often revealed themselves in bodily form. Jesus said that they do not marry and do not die (Luke 20:34-36). They therefore constitute a company, not a race developed from one original pair. Scripture describes them as personal beings, not mere personifications of abstract good and evil. They are possessed of superhuman intelligence, but they are not omniscient (Matt 24:36; 1Peter 1:12). They are stronger than humans, but they are not omnipotent (Ps. 103:20; 11 Thess 1:7; 11Peter 2:11). They are not glorified human beings, but are distinct from humans (1 Cor. 6:3).
There is a vast multitude of angels. Revelation 5:11 states, “Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand.”
Angels are of various ranks and endowments Col. 1:16), but only one, Michael, is expressly called an archangel in Scripture (Jude 9). This great host of angels, both good and bad, is highly organized (Rom. 8:38; Eph.1:21).
Angels were created holy (Gen. 1:31; Jude 6), but after a period of time some fell from their state of innocence (11 Peter 2:4; Jude 6). As I mentioned, Scripture is silent regarding the time and cause of their fall.
My friend, you may be saying to yourself, “That’s a lot of info.” True. I’ve been asked to do a Bible study on the subject of angels. I am planning to do a 5 week study on angels. The Bible study will be offered each Tuesday morning beginning September 22nd at 10am. I hope you will be able to join us. If so, bring your Bible.
Your Activities Committee will meet on August 30th. You will be hearing about other activities the committee is planning which we hope you will participate in.
Blessings,
Eli
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