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Hebrews (Part Eight): Greater Than Angels (cont.)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Angels, as created beings of God, hold a significant place in His administration of the creation, displaying remarkable power and authority. They excel in strength, not merely physical but intellectual, understanding and controlling natural forces such as weather, which must have astonished human witnesses. In Genesis 19, their ability to command destructive forces to obliterate a city demonstrates the awesome powers at their disposal, used as God permits. Their obedience ensures they do not misuse this power, employing it constructively under God's direction, with a measure of liberty in their actions as seen in interactions with Lot. In Psalm 103, angels are described as obedient and strong, serving as God's ministers in governing His creation. Psalm 104 further portrays them as integral to the natural world, executing God's will as His servants. Daniel 7 reveals their vast numbers and active involvement around God's throne, highlighting their strength and radiant brilliance in certain situations, often leaving humans in awe or fear upon encountering them. Revelation 5 suggests an immense population of angels, possibly around 100 million, actively engaged in God's service, not idle but purposefully employed. Despite their elevated status, glorious powers, and high placement above mankind—being able to travel between heaven and earth while humans cannot—angels remain subject to Jesus Christ, their Creator. Even as a man, He held authority over hundreds of millions of angels, and now, ascended to the right hand of God, His position is immeasurably higher than theirs.
Angelic Responsibilities
Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsAngels 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.
Jude and the Glorious Power of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAttributing the messages of God's spokesmen as coming from Satan constitutes speaking evil of dignitaries. Jude emphasizes submission to divine authority.
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Nine)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod has communicated tirelessly with humanity through men and angels. The first chapters of Hebrews displays Christ's superiority over even the angels.
Hebrews (Part Ten): Chapters 1 and 2
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God created angels as ministering spirits to take care of the heirs of salvation. The Bible is filled with examples of angels rescuing God's people from harm.