RR144 Posted August 2, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 16 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/15/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/29/1962 Share Posted August 2, 2019 The word angel, in both the Hebrew and Greek, means messenger. Therefore, an angel of God can be anyone or anything sent by God with a message. The Scriptures also speak of angels as spirit beings in the heavenly realm. These can be holy angels who have been faithfully carrying out the will of God for thousands of years, but they can also be angels who have fallen from God's grace. Unlike in the past, God's holy angels do not manifest themselves to anyone today. If someone claims to hear voices or see images of angels, there should be great cause of alarm. We are living in the end times, and, Jude 6 states that this is the time for the judgment of the fallen angels. Hence, we see a great increase of spiritism and occultism in the earth today. In fact, Christians need to be especially on guard to shield themselves from this insidious foe, because we are the special targets of Satan and the fallen angels—demons. “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith...” (I Peter 5:8, 9 NAS) The power to be strong and to resist these evil influences is in the Word of God. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17) It is our responsibility, then, to learn just how and why demons got so involved with mankind; what can be identified as spiritism today; and how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones against the forces of evil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jostler Posted August 2, 2019 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 25 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,679 Content Per Day: 1.39 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 16 Joined: 01/19/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted August 2, 2019 I can understand the need for caution because there is a lot of deception involving angel worship and all manner of un-Biblical spiritism. But I can't sign on to the unsubstantiated statement you made saying He doesn't use His heavenly messengers to communicate with us or be revealed to us any more. There are way too many instances of angelic interaction with His people, post resurrection for me to believe a flat statement like that agrees with the Word 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to3 Posted August 2, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 139 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,224 Content Per Day: 1.23 Reputation: 3,075 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/28/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted August 2, 2019 42 minutes ago, RR144 said: how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones against the forces of evil. Through applying in your thouhts and words the Blood redeeming name of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Employ Ephesians 6 in everything and you will be safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted August 2, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.23 Reputation: 9,762 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted August 2, 2019 Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. WHo are we to say when a stranger gives us advice it is not an angel? Let His Spirit in you guide you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael37 Posted August 2, 2019 Group: Servant Followers: 21 Topic Count: 241 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6,946 Content Per Day: 3.27 Reputation: 4,869 Days Won: 2 Joined: 07/05/2018 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/23/1954 Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, RR144 said: Unlike in the past, God's holy angels do not manifest themselves to anyone today. Yeah right. I wouldn't be alive on earth today if it were not for an angel coming to my aid. You are in error RR144. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR144 Posted September 14, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 16 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/15/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/29/1962 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 10:09 PM, Jostler said: ... I can't sign on to the unsubstantiated statement you made saying He doesn't use His heavenly messengers to communicate with us or be revealed to us any more. There are way too many instances of angelic interaction with His people, post resurrection for me to believe a flat statement like that agrees with the Word "Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants also, disguise themselves servants of righteousness" - 2 Corinthians 11:14, 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jostler Posted September 14, 2019 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 25 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,679 Content Per Day: 1.39 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 16 Joined: 01/19/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, RR144 said: "Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants also, disguise themselves servants of righteousness" - 2 Corinthians 11:14, 15 well to my mind, the undeniable existence of a counterfeit is proof the "real" exists. I place far more trust in the Spirit's ability to guide me into all truth than I do the devil's power to deceive. Point taken, we're told to test the spirits, not deny He can use them. A counterfeit three dollar bill wouldn't fool anyone, there is no "real" three dolllar bill.....a counterfeit fifty however.....exists because a real fifty exists, and has value Edited September 14, 2019 by Jostler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted September 14, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 44 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.92 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted September 14, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 6:54 PM, RR144 said: The word angel, in both the Hebrew and Greek, means messenger. This is true. On 8/1/2019 at 6:54 PM, RR144 said: God's holy angels do not manifest themselves to anyone today. They are still in active service. On 8/1/2019 at 6:54 PM, RR144 said: If someone claims to hear voices or see images of angels, there should be great cause of alarm. People into way out cultish stuff may need to be concerned. But not most Christians. See below: On 8/1/2019 at 8:36 PM, Michael37 said: I wouldn't be alive on earth today if it were not for an angel coming to my aid. I've never seen nor heard them. But I have experienced angelic intervention and protection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted September 14, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.88 Content Count: 43,795 Content Per Day: 6.21 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted September 14, 2019 I have had a couple of angel experiences. 1 saved my life. The enemy would not save my life. I would not be so quick to dismiss every angelic sighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jostler Posted September 14, 2019 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 25 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,679 Content Per Day: 1.39 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 16 Joined: 01/19/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted September 14, 2019 I've experienced angelic intervention that might have saved my life, but I KNOW it saved my sanity. I have maybe told three or four people about it because there's been no reason to tell many. I darned sure know He still uses 'em, and I'm grateful He created those fiery ministers He sends forth to minister for the sake of the heirs of salvation. Quote Heb 1:13-14 But to which of the angels has He ever said, “SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, UNTIL I MAKE YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET”? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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