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I. The Angels Of God: Developing a Biblical Perspective “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation.” Hebrews 1:14 (NASB) II. The Activities & Work Of Angels A.
Angels played a role in the revelation of God’s will (Matthew
1:20-21; 2:13-19; Acts 7:51-53; Hebrews 2:2; Daniel 8:19; 9:21-23;
10:10-20; Acts 5:19-20; 10:1-8; Hebrews 1:1-2, Jude 3). B.
Angels bound Satan (Revelation
20:1-3; 9:1-11; Luke 10:17-20; 8:27-31; Ephesians 2:1-3; 6:11;
4:17-19; Romans 1:24a, 26a, 28a; Revelation 20:7-10). C.
Angels play a role in prayer (Daniel
9:20-23; Acts 10:1-6; Revelation 8:3-5, cf. 6:9-11). D.
Angels will accompany Christ at His return (Matthew
13:36-43; 16:27; 25:31-32). E.
Angels protect those who trust in God (Psalm
91:1-4, 11-12, cf. Matthew 4:5-7). F.
Angels receive those who die in the Lord (Luke
16:19-28 – note especially verse
22). G. Angels witness the activities of the church (Ephesians 3:10; 1 Timothy 5:21).
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
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