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A ngels are beings that have appeared in writings, dreams
and visions for hundreds of years.
They are dictated as human beings with a pair of wings on thier
backs, often described as having no gender nor age. Some are even
precieved as babies with wings in many art medias across the world.
We do not know how many angels there are, but the Bible refers to
them as an innumerable company (Hebrews 12:22).
God created the angels as spirit beings (Psalm 104:4).
Because they are spirits, they are unseen by human eyes. An angel
takes on a form that can be seen temporarily if this will help an
angel do his assigned task on earth.
In the Bible, angels are highly diverse in appearance. They are
usually so awesome when they appear that their first words are,
"Fear not." Angelic appearances in the Scriptures include being
seen as a bright light, fire, having wings (but never a halo), or
like an ordinary person. As spirit beings, angels are not only invisible
but also immortal. They never get sick or die.
A major characteristic of the angels is their strength. Angels are
extremely powerful beings. In the Bible, they are described as "mighty
ones" (Psalm 103:20) and God's powerful angels. One angel was able
to destroy the entire Assyrian army or destroy Sodom and Gomorrah.
Angels have great knowledge and wisdom. They know
more than people do, but they do not know everything.
The heavenly hosts also have emotions.
Even as their intelligence is greater than humans, so we may also
suppose their ability to have deep and sensitive emotions is greater.
Angels are not just a fad. The heavenly hosts have been with us
since the beginning of creation and will continue to do their work,
whether or not we humans pay attention to them.
Though the ideology of angels is very strong in the Christian religions,
many other close religions, and even some distant ones have recorded
like beings such as angels. The word "angel" comes from the ancient
Greek word meaning "messanger," and is mentioned in the Bible on
thousands of instances. Angels are classified under nine order,
according to purpose and appearance. The angels of God were of the
Nine Orders, and the tenth section of angels are known as "demons"
or "fallen angels" who fell out of place when God created man. Their
leader is the one known as Satan, and is the angel of evil.
Many people claim to have seen angels. They seem to come at times when
we need them most, but when we least expect it. People describe
such sensations while encountering an angel, such as strong fragrance,
inner peace, and a sense of hope and security. The Christian Bible
claims that God has sent angels to watch over man:
For it is written, He shall give
his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: And in
their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any
time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
- Luke 4:10-11 NIV
Angels are also said to be messangers
of God who only bring tides of hope. People have
claimed that you may even hear an angel trumpeting
bad news. The most famous angel encounter is one
mentioned in the book of Luke:
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the
Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said
to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that
will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior
has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
- Luke 2:10-12 NIV
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