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Angels

For the truth about angels we must turn to the God who made them—and made everything else as well. And what He says is found in His Word—the Holy Bible.

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Incredible Angels

  • by Steve Myers

Although notions about angels are plentiful, you may be amazed to learn the...

A Bible laying on a table.

Different Kinds of Angels

  • by United Church of God
Are all angels alike? Scripture reveals several different kinds of angels, including cherubim, seraphim and several other kinds of spirit beings. What are they like? 
Uma Bíblia aberta no livro de Daniel

Leading Angels: Michael and Gabriel

  • by United Church of God
The Bible mentions two angels by name—Michael and Gabriel. What the Bible reveals about them tells us a great deal about the unseen spirit world. 
Uma Bíblia sobre uma mesa

Did Angels Interbreed With Women to Produce Giants?

  • by United Church of God
Some have taught that a set of scriptures in Genesis 6 refers to fallen angels interbreeding with human women to produce half-demon giants. But there’s a more rational explanation.
A woman praying to a painting hanging in a church.

Should We Pray to Saints?

  • by United Church of God
Some churches have a historic practice of praying to dead saints. Does the Bible teach that we should pray to the saints?
Uma mulher virando as páginas de uma Bíblia.

Conclusion

  • by United Church of God
Angels are not fable or myth. God created these beings for a specific purpose —a purpose that involves you. The truth is fascinating and encouraging! 
Um homem dirigindo um carro na chuva.

Personal Stories of Angelic Encounters

  • by United Church of God
Many people have reported experiences that seemed to involve angelic help. Here we relay the personal stories of some who have had angelic encounters. 
A interpretação artística de Daniel na cova dos leões.

Serving God and Mankind

  • by United Church of God
Why did God create the angelic spirit world? What is their purpose? What responsibilities do they hold? Let’s see the answers as revealed in Scripture. 
Estátua do palácio do rei assírio Sargão II na atual Khorsabad, Iraque.

Do We Have Reminders of Cherubim From the Ancient World?

  • by United Church of God
The derivation of the Hebrew word cherub (keroob or krub), referring to a kind of angel, is uncertain. Some have proposed that it simply means “figure.” Others have said it comes from a root meaning “mix,” in reference to combined features. Still others look to similar ancient terms. The Akkadian word karibu, which some say refers to intercessory beings and statues of such, seems related to the...
Uma Bíblia aberta.

Jesus: Not an Angel but the Angel

  • by United Church of God
Of the many Old Testament references to angels of God, there are a few where One called “the Angel of the Lord” is also identified as “the Lord” (Genesis 16:10-13; Genesis 22:11-12; Exodus 3:2-6; Judges 13:3-22). But how can an angel of God be God Himself? This is evidently the same figure referred to as “the Angel of His Presence” in Isaiah 63:9, as well as the “Angel” God sent to lead the...
Uma silhueta de um jovem.

Appearing in Human Form

  • by United Church of God
What do angels look like? Many people think they look like babies or infants, only with wings. But what does God’s Word really say about their appearance?
Uma jovem mulher orando em um campo.

Should We Worship or Pray to Angels?

  • by United Church of God
Sometimes people want to give angels extra credit. It’s as if people want their own angel to lift them from adversity or to do their own bidding in personal affairs. They often look to angelic aid without ever calling on God for help. Some people look to angels almost as their own personal genies.

The Vast Multitudes of Heaven’s Armies

  • by United Church of God
How many angels are there? What does it mean when Scripture refers to God as “the Lord of hosts”? Does the Bible tell us how many angels exist?
Uma ilustração da fotografia e do artista de um planeta e de um starscape.

The Origin of the Spirit Realm

  • by United Church of God
Where did angels come from? How long have these spirit beings existed? Do they have freedom of choice? Let’s look in the Bible to discover the answers.