Tag Archives: Angels

UFOs/UAPs and LGM/ETs

The first two terms are used as synonyms.  UFO means, “Unidentified Flying Object.”  The term was coined by USAF in 1952.  It was initially used to describe objects which remained unidentified after investigation.  It is now colloquially used of unidentified … Continue reading

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Jesus: The Son of God

Jesus is described as “the Son of God” about 30 times in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  Mark’s account begins, “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1).  Demons, or unclean spirits, are recorded … Continue reading

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World Religions: Islam

Islam has many adherents.  It is the second largest of the five major religions.  There are about 1.6 billion Muslims in the world and about 2.2 billion adherents to Christianity (Largest Religion in the World, worldatlas.com).  There are nearly 3.5 … Continue reading

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Peace Series: Peace and Goodwill Toward Men!

“The Dayspring on high has visited us… to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:78-79). The Dayspring refers to the rising of the sun.  The prophets depicted the coming Messiah as a coming light (Isaiah 9:1-2 cf. Matthew … Continue reading

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Angels (Part Four)

This writing will consider two specific angels who are mentioned by name in the Bible.  Let’s consider – Gabriel Gabriel is explicitly mentioned in four contexts in the Bible (Daniel 8:15-27; 9:20-27; Luke 1:5-20; 1:26-38).  The name Gabriel means “Man … Continue reading

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Angels (Part Two)

The word “angel” means “messenger.”  This is true of both the Old Testament word (malak), and the New Testament word (angelos).  These words are used of human messengers (e.g. Genesis 32:3; Numbers 21:21; 2 Chronicles 36:15; Haggai 1:13; Malachi 1:1 … Continue reading

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Angels (Part One)

Angels are mentioned throughout the Bible.  They are mentioned in Genesis.  They are mentioned in Revelation.  The word “angel(s)” appear 285 times in the King James version (108 times in the Old Testament and 177 times in the New Testament).  The … Continue reading

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