Angels are created spiritual beings who serve God and are sent to minister on behalf of those who will inherit salvation. Hebrews says: “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14). Angels appear throughout Scripture carrying out God's purposes. They: Deliver messages: Luke 1:26-38 Protect God's servants: Psalm 34:7 Praise God: Isaiah 6:1-3; Revelation 5:11-12 Execute God's commands: Psalm 103:20 Serve believers: Hebrews 1:14 Participate in the final gathering of God's people: Matthew 24:31 Angels are created beings, not divine beings equal to God. Paul warns against worshiping angels (Colossians 2:18). The Bible gives us significant information about angels but does not answer every question about their nature. It does not teach that humans become angels after death. Angels and redeemed human beings are presented as distinct orders of God's creation. (Psalm 34:7, Psalm 103:20-21, Isaiah 6:1-3, Matthew 24:31, Hebrews 1:14, Revelation 5:11-12)

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Hebrews says: “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” (). Angels appear throughout Scripture carrying out God's purposes. They: Deliver messages: Protect God's servants: Praise God: ; Execute God's commands: Serve believers: Participate in the final gathering of God's people: Angels are created beings, not divine beings equal to God. Paul warns against worshiping angels (). The Bible gives us significant information about angels but does not answer every question about their nature. It does not teach that humans become angels after death. Angels and redeemed human beings are presented as distinct orders of God's creation.

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