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- I don't think this group is used very much. Patrick Labriola I think it's just been used for defining your tradition. But, you can bring it to life by posting to it! The Faithlife Free Books has quite a bit activity among others https://faithlife.com/free-books/activity
- Thanks andrew
- AngelsThe Angel of the Lord came to rescue Peter from jail. Upon entrance, the Angel put off a light The Angel could physically speak. AudibleActs 12:7The Lexham English BibleAnd behold, an angel of the Lord stood near him, and a light shone in the prison cell. And striking Peter’s side, he woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly!” And his chains fell off of his hands.
- AngelsAngels, here, is said to have carried the poor man into Abraham's bosom. So we can assume that Angels carry us to our eternal destination after death.Luke 16:22The Lexham English BibleNow it happened that the poor man died, and he was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.
- I just really saw this for the first time this morning. It makes me re-evaluate my understanding. It doesn't say he was buried, like the rich man. He was carried off. We don't see dead Christians being carried somewhere.
- Angels as MessengersAngels are considered here messengers of the wind. They are spirits mostly unless they take the form of a man. This is rarely done. Angels are also counted as flaming fire here.Psalm 104:5The Lexham English BibleHe established the earth on her foundations, so that it will not be moved forever and ever.
- Angels innumerableThe Angels are attributed a number here, but the number is just used to show that no one can count God's angels.Psalm 68:16The Lexham English BibleWhy do you look with hostility, O many-peaked mountains? This mountain God desires for his dwelling. Yes, Yahweh will abide in it forever.
- Just wanted to say hi as I am new to the group! My wife and I are Baptist missionaries to Costa Rica currently on the road doing the support raising portion of our ministry to get to the field! For more info on us, check out www.visionformissions.comThe Watkins-Missionaries to Costa RicaHOMEwww.visionformissions.com
- How about a Baptist teen living in Moree area, Australia! Close enough? ;)