Who or What Are Angels? | Bible Questions - JW.ORG
Fact: The Bible refers to “the wicked spirit forces” and “the angels who sinned.” (Ephesians 6: 12; 2 Peter 2:4) These wicked angels are demons, who joined Satan in rebelling against God. Misconception: Angels are immortal. Fact: Wicked angels, including Satan the Devil, will be destroyed. — Jude 6. Misconception: People become angels ...
The Angel Gabriel Visits Mary | True Faith - JW.ORG
In a dream, God’s angel told him that Mary’s pregnancy was indeed miraculous. That must have been a relief! Joseph now did what Mary had done from the start —he acted in harmony with Jehovah’s leading. He took Mary as his wife, and he prepared to take on the unique responsibility of caring for Jehovah’s Son. —Matt. 1:20-24. 20, 21.
Who Is the Archangel Michael? - JW.ORG
The Bible’s answer. Michael, referred to by some religions as “Saint Michael,” is evidently a name given to Jesus before and after his life on earth. a Michael disputed with Satan after the death of Moses and helped an angel deliver God’s message to the prophet Daniel. (Daniel 10:13, 21; Jude 9) Michael lives up to the meaning of his ...
An Angel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26-56) | Bible Story - JW.ORG
For it is God who has given her a son.’. So Mary and Joseph get married, and they wait for Jesus to be born. Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-25. The angel Gabriel brings Mary a message from God—she is going to have a baby. Mary travels from Nazareth into …
The Truth About Angels - JW.ORG
The archangel, Michael, is the chief angel in terms of power and authority. The Scriptures clearly indicate that Michael is another name for Jesus Christ. — 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Jude 9 . Seraphs rank very high among the angels in privileges and honor, and …
Angels in the Bible - JW.ORG
But when someone repents and returns to God, the angels are joyful. (Luke 15:10) The angels are very interested in those who serve God. Jehovah uses angels to help and protect his servants on earth. (Hebrews 1:7, 14) Let us look at some examples of this. “My God sent his angel and shut the mouth of the lions.”.
King Hezekiah is Protected by God’s Angel - JW.ORG
Jehovah can’t save you.’. Hezekiah prayed: ‘Please, Jehovah, save us, so that everyone will know that you are the only true God.’. Jehovah told him: ‘The king of Assyria will not come into Jerusalem. I will protect my city.’. Sennacherib felt sure that Jerusalem would soon be his. But one night, Jehovah sent an angel to where the ...
How Angels Can Help You - JW.ORG
Angels help declare the good news throughout the earth. The book of Revelation indicates that angels would be diligently helping people earth wide to learn about Jehovah God and his purpose for mankind. The apostle John wrote: “I saw another angel flying in midheaven, and he had everlasting good news to declare to those who dwell on the earth ...
Angel - JW.ORG
A single angel killed 185,000 of the Assyrian army. —Ps 103:20; Ge 19:13, 24; 2Ki 19:35. Angels too can travel at tremendous speeds, far exceeding the limits of the physical world. Thus when Daniel was praying, God dispatched an angel to answer his prayer; and the angel arrived within moments, even before the prayer was concluded. —Da 9:20-23.
Jacob Wrestles With an Angel, Jacob and Esau Make Peace - JW.ORG
The angel started wrestling with him. They wrestled until the morning. Even though Jacob got hurt, he would not give up. The angel said: ‘Let me go.’. But Jacob said: ‘No, not until you bless me.’. The angel finally blessed Jacob. Now Jacob knew that Jehovah wouldn’t let Esau hurt him. That morning Jacob looked into the distance and ...