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ANGELS
What Does the Bible Say About Angels?
A simple introduction
When George Bailey dove into the river on Christmas Eve to rescue the flailing man, he had no idea he was encountering a supernatural being sent to save his life — his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody.
Movies like It’s a Wonderful Life, along with countless books and a gamut of personal testimonies, have shaped our ideas about angels — those beings from a realm beyond our own that attempt to influence and interact with us to bring about heaven’s best.
But did It’s a Wonderful Life get it right? Are there guardian angels watching over us? Did a bell ring in heaven when Clarence accomplished his task? Did Clarence earn his wings?
What does the Bible say?
Angels appearing in the sky to announce the birth of Jesus and rolling the stone away from His tomb are familiar stories to those who have hung around a Christian church for at least a year, but the Bible tells us far, far more about these spirits who show up at strategic times to assist and inspire humans.
Is it worth the study? Does an understanding of angels affect the working out of our salvation? (Interesting, the context of Philippians 2:12, isn’t it?)
