Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2025, Christianity.com Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:20:22 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/why-were-satan-and-the-angel-michael-disputing-over-the-body-of-moses.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/why-were-satan-and-the-angel-michael-disputing-over-the-body-of-moses.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ Jude 1:9 refers to Satan and Michael the archangel disputing over the body of Moses. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:20:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/7-quotes-from-angels-in-the-bible-and-what-they-mean.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/7-quotes-from-angels-in-the-bible-and-what-they-mean.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ Angels appear throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. The Hebrew word for “angel” in the Old Testament is mal’akh, which means simply a messenger, both human and supernatural. In context, mal’akh describes angels when they are spiritual beings sent by God to deliver messages, protect, or generally execute the will of God. In the New Testament, we get the word “angel” from the Greek angelos, which also means messenger. Angels serve several purposes throughout the Scripture, most importantly as beings sent by God to deliver his words, hence the name. Angels also protect and guide God’s people. In heaven, we see them worship god continually (Revelation 4). Other times, God sends angels to bring judgment. In the Old Testament, often when an angel delivers a message from God, the text will alternate between “the angel said” and “God said.” Ultimately, when a being repeats God’s message in obedience, it works as if God himself said it. Therefore, we can look at the words of angels throughout the Bible and learn about God’s character and plan. Here are seven angel quotes and what they mean for us today.Photo credit: ©Thinkstock Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:45:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/can-demons-be-cast-into-the-lake-of-fire-now.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/can-demons-be-cast-into-the-lake-of-fire-now.html Lisa Loraine Baker https://www.christianity.com/author/lisa-loraine-baker/ Many of us wonder why God doesn’t just toss Satan and the demons into the lake of fire now. God will not cast them into the lake of fire until the time He determined from before time began. Does the Bible specify when that time might be? Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:45:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/do-angels-have-souls.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/do-angels-have-souls.html Veronica Olson Neffinger https://www.christianity.com/author/veronica-neffinger/ While humans are embodied beings—created with both bodies and souls—angels are described as “spirits.” Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:10:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/how-did-lucifer-fall-and-become-satan-11557519.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/how-did-lucifer-fall-and-become-satan-11557519.html Ron Rhodes Lucifer became so impressed with his own beauty, intelligence, power, and position that he began to desire for himself the honor and glory that belonged to God alone. This pride represents the actual beginning of sin in the universe—preceding the fall of the human Adam by an indeterminate time. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/what-is-the-difference-between-magic-and-miracles.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/what-is-the-difference-between-magic-and-miracles.html G. Connor Salter https://www.christianity.com/author/connor-salter/ Is there a clear difference between magic and miracles? If so, why does the difference matter? What traits set these two categories apart? Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:45:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/do-angels-actually-have-wings.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/do-angels-actually-have-wings.html Annette Griffin https://www.christianity.com/author/annette-griffin/ We are used to picturing angels with wings, whether the large wings of guardian angels or the small wings of cherubs. But what does the Bible actually tell us? How does Scripture actually describe the appearance of angels? Do angels have wings? The short answer is yes, some do. But from an earthly perspective, the question seems trivial. After all, the plump, baby-faced angels we’ve come to know as cherubs would be just as adorable with or without their feathered appendages. And surely the ethereal maidens from classic literature would continue to inspire their audience even if they were not “girt with golden wings.” However, from a biblical perspective, there are no trivial questions. What we believe about angels ultimately impacts our view of God. “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20). Image created using DALL.E 2024 AI technology and subsequently edited and reviewed by our editorial team. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/what-is-a-python-spirit-in-the-bible.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/what-is-a-python-spirit-in-the-bible.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ The python spirit would have been well understood in Paul’s day. It had roots in Greek mythology. The Python was a serpent or dragon-like creature associated with the god Apollo. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:05:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/why-does-the-bible-refer-to-satan-as-an-angel-of-light.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/why-does-the-bible-refer-to-satan-as-an-angel-of-light.html Lori Stanley Roeleveld https://www.christianity.com/author/lori-stanley-roeleveld/ Satan is not the light but he does disguise himself as light. Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:55:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/what-are-watcher-angels-and-are-they-in-the-bible.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/what-are-watcher-angels-and-are-they-in-the-bible.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ Among the few biblical titles and roles for angels, the Watcher angels have sparked great interest and discussion. Who are these supernatural figures? Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:20:22-04:00