Hebrews 1_14 Angels [2]

Rev. David Holwick

First Baptist Church (Bible Study)

Ledgewood, New Jersey

April 14, 1994

Hebrews 1:14

ANGELS

I. Who angels are.

A. Angels are spiritual beings.

1) Generally they are good and obedient.

2) Some are fallen. Job 4:18; Isa 14:12-15, Ezek 28:12-19,

Matt 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4, Rev 12:9

B. In book of Daniel, they have personality and names. Dan 8:16ff; 9:21ff

1) There are also multitudes of throne angels. Dan 7:10,

compare Deut 33:2, Neh 9:6; Psalm 68:17

C. They are awe-inspiring, but not to be worshipped. Col 2:18

II. What they look like.

A. Hints of lustrous appearance and clothes. Matt 28:2f, Luke 2:9, Acts 1:10

B. Stephen's beatific face resembled an angel's. Acts 6:15

III. What they do.

A. Bearers of God's specific commands and tidings. Judg 6:11-23; 13:3-5

B. Bring help to needy servants of God. 1 Kings 19:5-7

C. Help in military battles. 2 Kings 19:35

1) They have war-like potential, hence "Lord of Hosts."

D. In New Testament, angels are involved in important work:

1) The giving of the Old Testament Law. Acts 7:63; Gal 3:19; Heb 2:2

2) The final judgment. Matt 16:27, Mark 8:38, 13:27, Luke 12:8f

3) They escort the righteous to heaven. Luke 16:22f

IV. Guardian angels.

A. Angels serve God and also people. Heb 1:14

B. They gave a special ministry to Jesus. Matt 4:11, 26:53, Luke 22:43