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An '''angel''' is a spiritual being, invisible to the human eye, and serves as a divine envoy who carries out the will of [[God]]—in essence, a '''''messenger of God'''.'' Because of the pure and beautiful image often associated with angels, the term is sometimes used to describe an exceptionally good person. | An '''angel''' is a spiritual being, invisible to the human eye, and serves as a divine envoy who carries out the will of [[God]]—in essence, a '''''messenger of God'''.'' Because of the pure and beautiful image often associated with angels, the term is sometimes used to describe an exceptionally good person. | ||
However, angels are not perfect beings and are capable of | However, angels are not perfect beings and are capable of sinning. Those who remain sinless travel between heaven and earth, fulfilling divine missions through the power granted by God. In contrast, angels who have sinned are cast down to earth in human form. All people living on earth were originally angels in heaven. Even those who have fallen and now live as mortals are given the chance to repent, be clothed once again in the garments of angels, and return to their [[Kingdom of Heaven|heavenly home]]. | ||
==Meaning of Angel== | ==Meaning of Angel== | ||
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==Ability== | ==Ability== | ||
[[file:Gerrit van Honthorst (c.1590-1592-1656) (after) - The Angel Appearing to Saint Peter - 1271037 - National Trust.jpg |thumb | 270px |The Angel Appearing to Saint | [[file:Gerrit van Honthorst (c.1590-1592-1656) (after) - The Angel Appearing to Saint Peter - 1271037 - National Trust.jpg |thumb | 270px |The Angel Appearing to Saint Peter Author unknown, held by National Trust, U.K.]] | ||
*'''They move without speed limits''' | *'''They move without speed limits''' | ||
:When the prophet Daniel prayed to God, the angel Gabriel appeared before he even finished his prayer. Though Gabriel had been in the presence of God, he reached Daniel in mere moments. To understand the magnitude of this, consider that the Milky Way galaxy—where Earth is located—spans about 100,000 light-years across. That means it would take 100,000 years to travel this distance at the speed of light, which is 300,000 km per second<ref>[https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/features/cosmic/milkyway_info.html The Milky Way], ''NASA''</ref>—fast enough to circle the Earth seven and a half times in just one second.<ref>[https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/171-light-basics Light basics], ''Science Learning Hub''</ref> The Heavenly Jerusalem, God’s city, is said to be at the center of the vast universe filled with such galaxies. From there to Earth, an angel arrived in the blink of an eye while Daniel was still praying.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+9%3A21-23&version=NIV |title=Daniel 9:21–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | :When the prophet Daniel prayed to God, the angel Gabriel appeared before he even finished his prayer. Though Gabriel had been in the presence of God, he reached Daniel in mere moments. To understand the magnitude of this, consider that the Milky Way galaxy—where Earth is located—spans about 100,000 light-years across. That means it would take 100,000 years to travel this distance at the speed of light, which is 300,000 km per second<ref>[https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/features/cosmic/milkyway_info.html The Milky Way], ''NASA''</ref>—fast enough to circle the Earth seven and a half times in just one second.<ref>[https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/171-light-basics Light basics], ''Science Learning Hub''</ref> The Heavenly Jerusalem, God’s city, is said to be at the center of the vast universe filled with such galaxies. From there to Earth, an angel arrived in the blink of an eye while Daniel was still praying.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+9%3A21-23&version=NIV |title=Daniel 9:21–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
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* Do you not know that we will '''judge angels'''? How much more the things of this life! ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A3&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 6:3]) | * Do you not know that we will '''judge angels'''? How much more the things of this life! ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A3&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 6:3]) | ||
Third, angels do not fully understand the profound mysteries | Third, angels do not fully understand the profound mysteries of God. In contrast, the Holy Spirit knows all things—even the deep and hidden things of God. | ||
* They spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A12&version=NIV 1 Peter 1:12]) | * They spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. '''Even angels long to look into''' these things. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A12&version=NIV 1 Peter 1:12]) | ||
* But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A10&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 2:10]) | * But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. '''The Spirit searches all things''', even the deep things of God. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A10&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 2:10]) | ||
Comparing these differences proves that there is a fundamental difference between angels and the Holy Spirit. | Comparing these differences proves that there is a fundamental difference between angels and the Holy Spirit. | ||