Each has its identity and determination. In the Scriptures of the three Abrahamic traditions Angels reveal themselves to individuals or to the whole humanity announcing events, either good or bad, to affect mankind. Besides that Longhurs op. These appear in major five representations of governmental rank as they are found in scriptures.
They are : Thrones thronoi ,Powers kyriotetes ,Rulers archai ,Authorities exousioi and Heavenly bodies dynameis as stipulated in Luke and Col. Thrones may refer to those who sit on them, Powers to those who exercise dominion and supremacy by virtue of their power, Rulers to those who rule, and Authorities to those who exercise imperial responsibility. Whether referring to individual functions or not, these terms describe the various power in the world.
The fact that these various ranks exist is implied in 1 Corinthians ; Ephesians ; ; and Colossians ; , As regards the broader classification of Angels, Myers op. Angels according to this author is a group that is just referred to in general way. The category represents a group of Angels that has no specific designation or specific function as with the case of other group categories.
Cherubim-This is the next group. The word Cherub is used twenty seven times in the Bible and its plural which is Cherubim occurs sixty-four times in the Bible. Secondly, gaze upon the mercy seat Psalm ; And thirdly, to constitute the chariot on which God descends to the earth 2 Samuel ;Psalm The Cherubim are mentioned in Genesis You have made heaven and earth. They are mentioned by name in the Bible in Isaiah ,6. Archangel —The fourth kind of good Angels is the archangel.
The word archangel is mentioned only twice in the Bible. In relation to classifications of Angels, Enns comes up with the following version: Angels who are governmental rulers, Angels who are highest ranking, Angels who are prominent individuals, Angels who are divine attendants, Cherubim and Seraphim.
Angels who are governmental rulers according this scholar as in Ephesians these are those invested with authority. They are the world forces of the darkness who exercise the power or authority over the world. He was a demon of high rank, assigned by the chief of demons -Satan, to Persia as his special area of activity ref. Rev Angels who are highest ranking-Michael is called the archangel in Jude 9 and the great prince in Daniel Michael is believed to be the only Angel designated archangel, and may possibly be one only in the rank.
The mission of the archangel Michael is to protect Israel. There were chief princes Daniel, ,of whom Michael was one, as the highest ranking Angels of God. Euzebio Mtavangu Registration no ICU Doctor of Theology Program Angels who are prominent individuals-Archangel Michael is also treated as the prominent individual because he is the defender of Israel who is expected to wage war on behalf of Israel against Satan and his hordes in the Tribulation Rev. Angel as stipulated in Dan 9.
In Luke Angel Gabriel told Mary that he will get a child who would be great as he would rule on the throne of King David. Gabriel also announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zacharias Luke Another Angel in this category is Lucifer who belongs to the fallen Angels. As stipulated in Isa. Angels who are divine attendants: Cherubim and seraphim are the attendant angels.
Seraphim on the other hand are always pictured surrounding the throne of God Isa. W to a prophet of God. For the mystics and the Israq philosophers Gabriel is a figure of essential importance. He is the paradigm, Celestial Man, the messenger and the means for reaching God Corbin It is a tradition that God has assigned him a specific role, that of providing for salvation of souls Garldet Israfil is another Angel in Islam.
According to eschatological legends it is believed that Israfil who will sound the trumpets of judgement and that moment everyone will die except for those whom God wishes to save.
They also do not appear in Quran but occupy an important place in the popular imagination. It is believed among the Muslims that whoever is unable to answer, from his grave, the questions put to him by the angels is forced to the torments meted out by them.
The Angel of Death as per Quran is is identified by popular tradition with Izrail. Izrail is supposedly one of the four archangels. Descriptions of him in Islamic tradition are similar to those in Jewish tradition. Also connected to the idea of death are Malik and the Zabaniyya who punish those who are condemned to hell Stieglecker These are Harut and Marut Quran According to some Muslim scholars; the two Angels are not guilty, because they tempt man only in order to test him.
However, according to others, the temptation of man is in fact a transgression and hence the reason for their fall. All in all the Philosophical Angelology in Islam is based on the work of one Avicenna. Myer supra argues that when we speak of the work or functions of Angels, we are speaking of God working, supernaturally, in our lives. The same is thoroughly expounded in the Bible in 2 Kings on the account of Prophet Elijah being taken into heaven. Secondly, as stipulated in Revelation Angels are said to guard the gates of heaven itself.
Also in Genesis the Bible tells us that Angels were placed at the entrance of Garden of Eden so that Adam and Eve might not enter again, having been cast out because of their sin. Thirdly, in Revelation the Bible tells us about another function of Angels which is to wage war. This section of reading recounts the war of Angel Michael and his Angels against Satan and his angels.
Angel Michael and his Angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough and they lost their place in heaven. Fourthly, another function is that of ruling the Nations. This thought is presented in Book of Revelation Their Angels in heaven, I tell you, are always in the presence of my father in heaven.
The same is substantiated in Genesis , Suddenly the Lord rained burning surphur on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. And lastly, another important function of Angels which is recorded in Bible is ministering to saints. They are spirits who serve God and are sent by him to help those who are to receive salvation. Indeed this question is rhetorical-ask it implies an affirmative answer.
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