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Hebrews (Part Eight): Greater Than Angels (cont.)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God refers to angels as saints and holy ones, indicating a high standing approaching godly righteousness. They are highly intelligent beings of tested character in terms of obedience to God's laws, trusted and nearly eternal in nature. Angels and archangels are considered the highest of God's creatures, with heaven as their home, placing them above mankind in creation. They are not tied to Planet Earth, traveling between heaven and earth in service to God, showcasing their elevated position. Psalm 103 describes them as obedient and excelling in strength, which includes intellectual strength to control natural forces like weather, demonstrating powers that astonish human witnesses. In Genesis 19, their ability to command natural forces to destroy a city reveals the awesome powers at their disposal, used constructively under God's permission with a degree of liberty. Psalm 104 portrays them as God's ministers, employed to execute His will in governing creation, synonymous with servants. Daniel 7 suggests a vast number of angels actively ministering around God's throne, indicating their significant involvement in divine administration. Revelation 5 mentions a figure of 100 million angels, emphasizing their immense presence and purposeful activity under God's command. Despite their exalted status, glorious powers, and usefulness in God's governance, angels remain in subjection to the Lord Jesus Christ, their Creator, who holds an immeasurably higher position even above their esteemed rank.

Angelic Responsibilities

Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Angels were endowed with the capacity to think, reason, and form attitudes. Their function was and is to be God's messengers and ministers to His creation.

Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Nine)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God has communicated tirelessly with humanity through men and angels. The first chapters of Hebrews displays Christ's superiority over even the angels.

The Spirit World

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Though many popular notions of angels come from non-biblical sources, the Bible offers the most accurate insights into their role, nature, and function.

The Rapture and Trumpets

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The delusion of the pre-Tribulation 'rapture' concept, made popular by the Left Behind books and movies, hopelessly messes up the timing of Bible prophecy.