I've always heard that each believer has a guardian angel. I just read an article tho that says that nowhere in scripture does it say that. So now I am beggining to search to see if I can find what God's Word has to say on the subject of angels. What say ye?
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Seraphim They blaze with love for God and impel others to it.
Cherubim Their name means: outpouring of wisdom, enlightenment, since through them -- radiating with the light of Divine-knowledge and understanding of the mysteries of God, there is sent down wisdom and enlightenment for true Divine-knowledge.
Thrones mysteriously and incomprehensibly upholding God. They serve the uprightness of God's justice.
Dominions hold dominion over the successive ranks of Angels. They instruct the earthly authorities, established from God, to wise governance. The Dominions influence rule by miracles, they quell sinful impulses, subordinate the flesh to the spirit, and provide mastery over the will to conquer temptation.
Powers fulfill the will of God. They work the miracles and send down the grace of wonderworking and perspicacity to saints pleasing to God. The Powers give assist to people in bearing obediences, encourage them in patience, and give them spiritual strength and fortitude.
Authorities have authority to quell the power of the devil. They repel from people demonic temptations, uphold ascetics and guard them, helping people in the struggle with evil ponderings.
Principalities have command over the lower angels, instructing them in the fulfilling of Divine commands. To them are entrusted to direct the universe, and protect lands, nations and peoples. Principalities instruct people to render honour to everyone, as becomes their station. They teach those in authority to fulfill their necessary obligations, not for personal glory and gain, but out of respect for God and benefit for neighbour.
Archangels announce about the great and most holy, they reveal the mysteries of the faith, prophecy and understanding of the will of God, they intensify deep faith in people, enlightening their minds with the light of the Holy Gospel.
Angels are closest to all to people. They proclaim the intent of God, guiding people to virtuous and holy life. They protect believers restraining them from falling, and they raise up the fallen; never do they abandon us and always they are prepared to help us, if we so desire.
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Angels are closest to all to people. They proclaim the intent of God, guiding people to virtuous and holy life. They protect believers restraining them from falling, and they raise up the fallen; never do they abandon us and always they are prepared to help us, if we so desire.
Sounds like Guardian Angels to me, doesn't it you?
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Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things.
Thanks Farmcntry, Where did you get your info at ? Are you sure that you have the right verse quoted on Seraphim (Isa 6:12)? I'm still on this study but havn't had any real time to devote to it.
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This is the first I have heard of thrones, dominions, powers, authorities, or principalities, being angels.
So far I havn't found where we actually have a guardian angel assigned to us.
__________________ And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
I found a few scriptures and quoted from a Barnes Commentary, comments on the verses. I think we do have Angels sent to, and for us according to these scriptures.
Psa 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Psa 34:7 -
The angel of the Lord - The angel whom the Lord sends, or who comes, at his command, for the purpose of protecting the people of God. This does not refer to any particular angel as one who was specifically called "the angel of the Lord," but it, may refer to any one of the angels whom the Lord may commission for this purpose; and the phrase is equivalent to saying that "angels" encompass and protect the friends of God. The word "angel" properly means a "messenger," and then is applied to those holy beings around the throne of God who are sent forth as his "messengers" to mankind; who are appointed to communicate his will, to execute his commands; or to protect his people
Psa 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Psa 91:11 -
For he shall give his angels charge over thee - literally, "He will give "command" to his angels." That is, he would instruct them, or appoint them for this purpose. This passage Psa_91:11-12 was applied to the Saviour by the tempter. Mat_4:6. See the notes at that passage. This, however, does not prove that it had an original reference to the Messiah, for even if we should suppose that Satan was a correct and reliable expounder of the Scriptures, all that the passage would prove as used by him would be, that the righteous, or those who were the friends of God, might rely confidently on his protection, and that Jesus the Christ, if he was of God, might do this as others might. On the sentiment in the passage, to wit, that God employs his angels to protect his people, see the notes at Psa_34:7; compare the notes at Heb_1:14.
Heb 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Heb 1:14 -
Are they not all - There is not one of them that is elevated to the high rank of the Redeemer. Even the most exalted angel is employed in the comparatively humble office of a ministering spirit appointed to aid the heirs of salvation. "Ministering spirits." A "ministering" spirit is one that is employed to execute the will of God.
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No where have i found that we have our own personal guardian angel..angels are messengers created to serve God.. they do minister to and protect God's people..
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wayne
"There's room at the cross for you."
Guardian Angels ?
