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Hebrews 1:14

Angel literally means "messenger." Hebrews 1:14 calls them "ministering [or serving] spirits," sent by God to aid the heirs of salvation. A messenger is one dispatched to carry out a responsibility in service to the sender, and in this case, in service to the recipients as well. God has created beings greater than we are to serve us! A key to understand why He has done this is in recognizing God's sovereignty in the words "sent forth." The greater (God) rules and utilizes the lesser (angels). The Bible shows God actively commanding and managing them to perform functions in His governance of Project Earth.

John W. Ritenbaugh
The Sovereignty of God: Part Five

Related Topics: Angelic Beings | Angelic Intervention | Angels | Angels as Messengers | Angels as Ministering Spirits | God's Sovereignty | Messenger

Other commentary entries containing this verse:

Genesis 6:1-4
Matthew 18:10-11
Hebrews 1:14

Library resources that contain this verse:

Articles
Did Angels Marry Human Women?
The Ministry of Angels
The Sovereignty of God: Part Five  (2)
Bible Studies
Biblical Symbolism: Symbols of the Church
Parables of the Millstone and the Lost Sheep
What Is God's Purpose for Mankind?
Booklets
Your Awesome Future—How Religion Deceives You
Sermon Transcripts
Countering Presumptuousness  (2)
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part 14)
God Has Faith in You
Hebrews: A Message for Today
The Handwriting Is On the Wall (Part Two)
The Teaching of Jesus and Prophecy

 

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