there is another creation that men cannot see

There is another creation that men cannot seeThere is another creation that men cannot see

The Bible claims that the unseen realm is The Bible claims that the unseen realm is the greater reality. the greater reality. (Heb 11:3)(Heb 11:3)


(Hebrews 11:3 NKJV)(Hebrews 11:3 NKJV) By faith we By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which the word of God, so that the things which are seen were are seen were not made of things which are not made of things which are visiblevisible..


We are expected to believe the existence of We are expected to believe the existence of many things we cannot see.many things we cannot see.


We believe in an invisible God. We believe in an invisible God. (Jn 1:18; (Jn 1:18; Col 1:15; 1 Tim 1:17)Col 1:15; 1 Tim 1:17)


(John 1:18 NKJV)(John 1:18 NKJV) No No one has seen Godone has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.Him.


(Colossians 1:15 NKJV)(Colossians 1:15 NKJV) He is the image He is the image of of the invisible Godthe invisible God, the firstborn over all , the firstborn over all creation.creation.


(1 Timothy 1:17 NKJV)(1 Timothy 1:17 NKJV) Now to the King Now to the King eternal, immortal, eternal, immortal, invisibleinvisible, to God who , to God who alone is wise, alone is wise, be be honor and glory forever honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.and ever. Amen.


There is reasonable evidence to believe in There is reasonable evidence to believe in these things.these things.


There is reasonable evidence to believe in There is reasonable evidence to believe in these things.these things.

Rather than prove every point about the Rather than prove every point about the unseen world God proves to us the unseen world God proves to us the identity of His son. identity of His son. (Rom 1:3-4)(Rom 1:3-4)


(Romans 1:3-4 NKJV)(Romans 1:3-4 NKJV) concerning His concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh,the seed of David according to the flesh, {4} {4} and and declared declared to be to be the Son of Godthe Son of God with with power according to the Spirit of holiness, power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the deadby the resurrection from the dead..


If Jesus is who He claimed to be, then His If Jesus is who He claimed to be, then His testimony is sure. testimony is sure. (Jn 6:46; 8:38)(Jn 6:46; 8:38)


(John 6:46 NKJV)(John 6:46 NKJV) “Not that anyone has “Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from seen the Father, except He who is from God; God; He has seen the FatherHe has seen the Father..


(John 8:38 NKJV)(John 8:38 NKJV) “ “I speak what I have I speak what I have seen with My Fatherseen with My Father, and you do what you , and you do what you have seen with your father.”have seen with your father.”


Jesus and His apostles commonly appeal to Jesus and His apostles commonly appeal to the angels as examples that we might learn.the angels as examples that we might learn.

Some Facts About AngelsSome Facts About Angels

Angels are created beings. Angels are created beings. (Col 1:16)(Col 1:16)


(Colossians 1:16 NKJV)(Colossians 1:16 NKJV) For by Him For by Him all all thingsthings were created that are were created that are in heaven and in heaven and that are on earththat are on earth, , visible and invisiblevisible and invisible, , whether thrones or dominions or whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. principalities or powers. All thingsAll things were were created through Him and for Him.created through Him and for Him.


They have a beginning.They have a beginning.


They have a beginning.They have a beginning. However they will not die.However they will not die. (Lk 20:36) (Lk 20:36)


(Luke 20:36 NKJV)(Luke 20:36 NKJV) “ “nor can they die nor can they die anymoreanymore, for they are equal to the angels , for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.resurrection.


Angels have a greater power and place than Angels have a greater power and place than man. man. (Heb 2:6-7)(Heb 2:6-7)


(Hebrews 2:6-7 NKJV)(Hebrews 2:6-7 NKJV) But one testified But one testified in a certain place, saying: “What is man that in a certain place, saying: “What is man that You are mindful of him, Or the son of man You are mindful of him, Or the son of man that You take care of him?that You take care of him? {7} {7} You have You have made him made him a little lower than the angelsa little lower than the angels; ; You have crowned him with glory and You have crowned him with glory and honor, And set him over the works of Your honor, And set him over the works of Your hands.hands.


We have a great advantage over angels in We have a great advantage over angels in that we have God’s help. that we have God’s help. (Heb 2:16)(Heb 2:16)


(Hebrews 2:16 NKJV)(Hebrews 2:16 NKJV) For indeed For indeed He He does not give aid to angelsdoes not give aid to angels, but He does , but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham.give aid to the seed of Abraham.


We will have a greater place before God in We will have a greater place before God in eternity.eternity.



Do you see your need of God’s help? How Do you see your need of God’s help? How do you pray?do you pray?




Angels are powerful.Angels are powerful.




Angels are powerful.Angels are powerful. They have great strength. They have great strength. (Isa 37:36)(Isa 37:36)


(Isaiah 37:36 NKJV)(Isaiah 37:36 NKJV) Then Then the angelthe angel of of the LORD went out, and killed in the camp the LORD went out, and killed in the camp of the Assyrians of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-one hundred and eighty-five thousandfive thousand; and when ; and when people people arose early arose early in the morning, there were the corpses; all in the morning, there were the corpses; all dead.dead.


They have great wisdom. They have great wisdom. (1 Cor 13:1)(1 Cor 13:1)


(1 Corinthians 13:1 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 13:1 NKJV) Though I Though I speak with the speak with the tongues of men and of tongues of men and of angelsangels, but have not love, I have become , but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.


They play a role in our salvation. They play a role in our salvation. (Heb 1:14)(Heb 1:14)


(Hebrews 1:14 NKJV)(Hebrews 1:14 NKJV) Are they not all Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to ministering spirits sent forth to minister for minister for those who will inherit salvationthose who will inherit salvation??


Can you imagine what twelve legions of Can you imagine what twelve legions of angels could do? angels could do? (Mt 26:53-54)(Mt 26:53-54)


Matthew 26:53-54 (NKJV)Matthew 26:53-54 (NKJV) - Or do you - Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angelstwelve legions of angels? 54How then ? 54How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?”happen thus?”


What do these wise, powerful beings What do these wise, powerful beings consider valuable?consider valuable?


Angels have a given place.Angels have a given place.


Angels have a given place.Angels have a given place. They are not to be worshiped. They are not to be worshiped.

(Col 2:18; Rev 22:8-9)(Col 2:18; Rev 22:8-9)


(Colossians 2:18 NKJV)(Colossians 2:18 NKJV) Let no one cheat Let no one cheat youyou of your reward, taking delight in of your reward, taking delight in false false humility and humility and worship of angelsworship of angels, intruding , intruding into those things which he has not seen, into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,


Revelation 22:8-9 (NKJV) Revelation 22:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Now I, John, 8 Now I, John, saw and heard these things. And when I heard saw and heard these things. And when I heard and saw, and saw, I fell down to worshipI fell down to worship before the feet before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. 9 of the angel who showed me these things. 9 Then he said to me, “Then he said to me, “See See that you dothat you do not not do do thatthat.. For I am your fellow servant, and of your For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”the words of this book. Worship God.”


They can leave their place and thus sin. They can leave their place and thus sin. (Jude 6)(Jude 6)


(Jude 1:6 NKJV)(Jude 1:6 NKJV) And the angels who did And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but not keep their proper domain, but left their left their own abodeown abode, He has reserved in everlasting , He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness chains under darkness for the judgment of for the judgment of the great daythe great day;;


Unlike us, angels have no plan of salvation.Unlike us, angels have no plan of salvation.


Unlike us, angels have no plan of salvation.Unlike us, angels have no plan of salvation. Do you see already the appeal of Jesus and Do you see already the appeal of Jesus and

the apostles to the angels? the apostles to the angels?

Angels help us Recognize ValueAngels help us Recognize Value

Jesus is the Son of God and not an angel.Jesus is the Son of God and not an angel.


Jesus is the Son of God and not an angel.Jesus is the Son of God and not an angel. No angel was ever called the Son of God. No angel was ever called the Son of God.

(Heb 1:5-6)(Heb 1:5-6)


(Hebrews 1:5-6 NKJV)(Hebrews 1:5-6 NKJV) For For to which of to which of the angels did He ever saythe angels did He ever say: “: “You are My You are My SonSon, Today I have begotten You”? And , Today I have begotten You”? And again: “I will be to Him a Father, And He again: “I will be to Him a Father, And He shall be to Me a Son”?shall be to Me a Son”? {6} {6} But when He But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: “says: “Let all the angels of God worship Let all the angels of God worship HimHim.”.”


No angel can be worshipped, but Jesus is. No angel can be worshipped, but Jesus is. (Mt 28:9, 17)(Mt 28:9, 17)


(Matthew 28:9 NKJV)(Matthew 28:9 NKJV) And as they went And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and held Him by the feet and worshiped Himworshiped Him..


(Matthew 28:17 NKJV)(Matthew 28:17 NKJV) When they saw When they saw Him, Him, they worshiped Himthey worshiped Him; but some ; but some doubted.doubted.


No angel will have the world subjected to No angel will have the world subjected to him. him. (Heb 1:13, 2:5)(Heb 1:13, 2:5)


(Hebrews 1:13 NKJV)(Hebrews 1:13 NKJV) - - But to which of But to which of the angels has He ever saidthe angels has He ever said: “Sit at My right : “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool”?footstool”?


(Hebrews 2:5 NKJV)(Hebrews 2:5 NKJV) - For - For He has not put He has not put the world to comethe world to come, of which we speak, , of which we speak, in in subjection to angelssubjection to angels..


Jesus is much greater than the angels. Jesus is much greater than the angels. (Heb 1:4)(Heb 1:4)


(Hebrews 1:4 NKJV)(Hebrews 1:4 NKJV) - having become - having become so so much better than the angelsmuch better than the angels, as He has by , as He has by inheritance obtained inheritance obtained a more excellent name a more excellent name than theythan they..


We should never be ashamed to call upon We should never be ashamed to call upon Jesus as our God!Jesus as our God!



The greatness of the gospel of ChristThe greatness of the gospel of Christ



The greatness of the gospel of ChristThe greatness of the gospel of Christ Jesus gave the New Testament versus the Jesus gave the New Testament versus the

angels giving the Old. angels giving the Old. (Heb 2:1-3; Gal 3:19)(Heb 2:1-3; Gal 3:19)


(Galatians 3:19 NKJV)(Galatians 3:19 NKJV) - What purpose - What purpose then then does does the law the law serve? serve? It was added It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to whom the promise was should come to whom the promise was made; made; and and it was it was appointed through angelsappointed through angels by the hand of a mediator.by the hand of a mediator.


(Hebrews 2:1-3 NKJV)(Hebrews 2:1-3 NKJV) - Therefore we must - Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.heard, lest we drift away. {2} {2} For if For if the word the word spoken through angelsspoken through angels proved steadfast, and proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a every transgression and disobedience received a just reward,just reward, {3} {3} how shall we escape if we how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvationneglect so great a salvation, which at the first , which at the first began to be began to be spoken by the Lordspoken by the Lord, and was , and was confirmed to us by those who heard confirmed to us by those who heard Him,Him,


The angels wanted to know the things we The angels wanted to know the things we now have in the gospel. now have in the gospel. (1 Pt 1:12)(1 Pt 1:12)


(1 Peter 1:12 NKJV)(1 Peter 1:12 NKJV) - To them it was - To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven; Holy Spirit sent from heaven; things which things which angels desire to look intoangels desire to look into..


No angel can change the gospel because it No angel can change the gospel because it is complete! is complete! (Gal 1:8)(Gal 1:8)


(Galatians 1:8 NKJV)(Galatians 1:8 NKJV) - But even if we, - But even if we, or or an angel from heavenan angel from heaven, preach any other , preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.to you, let him be accursed.


Our place in God’s church is great. Our place in God’s church is great. (Heb 12:22, 25)(Heb 12:22, 25)


(Hebrews 12:22 NKJV)(Hebrews 12:22 NKJV) - But you have - But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an an innumerable company of angelsinnumerable company of angels,,


(Hebrews 12:25 NKJV)(Hebrews 12:25 NKJV) - - See See that you do that you do not refuse Him who speaksnot refuse Him who speaks. For if they did . For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more earth, much more shall we not escape shall we not escape if we if we turn away from Him who turn away from Him who speaks speaks from from heaven,heaven,


Angels witness our actions as Christians. Angels witness our actions as Christians. (Mt 18:10; 1 Cor 4:9)(Mt 18:10; 1 Cor 4:9)


(Matthew 18:10 NKJV)(Matthew 18:10 NKJV) - “Take heed that - “Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven for I say to you that in heaven their angels their angels always see the face of My Fatheralways see the face of My Father who is in who is in heaven.heaven.


(1 Corinthians 4:9 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 4:9 NKJV) - - For I think For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have as men condemned to death; for we have been made been made a spectacle to the worlda spectacle to the world, both , both to to angels and to menangels and to men..


Christian, you are not alone! How should Christian, you are not alone! How should this knowledge help us in doing right and this knowledge help us in doing right and resisting sin?resisting sin?


““My first-grade daughter, Jenny, loves to My first-grade daughter, Jenny, loves to sing. One day as I drove her to school, we sing. One day as I drove her to school, we were "accompanying" Michael W. Smith on were "accompanying" Michael W. Smith on his song, "Angels Unaware." When we got to his song, "Angels Unaware." When we got to the line, "Maybe we are entertaining angels the line, "Maybe we are entertaining angels unaware," I heard her version loud and clear: unaware," I heard her version loud and clear: "Maybe we are irritating angels unaware." I "Maybe we are irritating angels unaware." I couldn't have said it better myself.”couldn't have said it better myself.”

Angels are Appealed to Concerning Angels are Appealed to Concerning How We LiveHow We Live

God wishes women to wear a “symbol of God wishes women to wear a “symbol of authority” on her head. authority” on her head. (1 Cor 11:10)(1 Cor 11:10)


(1 Corinthians 11:10 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 11:10 NKJV) - For this - For this reason the woman ought to have reason the woman ought to have a symbol a symbol of of authority on authority on her her head, head, because of the because of the angelsangels..


The foundation of this involves recognizing The foundation of this involves recognizing the God-given order of subjection. the God-given order of subjection. (1 Cor 11:3-4)(1 Cor 11:3-4)


(1 Corinthians 11:3-4 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 11:3-4 NKJV) - But I want - But I want you to know that you to know that the headthe head of every man is of every man is Christ, Christ, the headthe head of woman of woman is is man, and man, and the the headhead of Christ of Christ is is God.God. {4} {4} Every man Every man praying or prophesying, having praying or prophesying, having his his head head covered, dishonors his head.covered, dishonors his head.


How do angels teach us about subjection?How do angels teach us about subjection?


How do angels teach us about subjection?How do angels teach us about subjection? We must have a deep respect for God’s We must have a deep respect for God’s

authority. authority. (Jude 6)(Jude 6)


(Jude 6 NKJV)(Jude 6 NKJV) - And the angels who - And the angels who did did not keep their proper domainnot keep their proper domain, but left their , but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day;the great day;


Jesus expects the angels to obey Him. Jesus expects the angels to obey Him. (1 Pt 3:22)(1 Pt 3:22)


(1 Peter 3:22 NKJV)(1 Peter 3:22 NKJV) - who has gone into - who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authoritiesangels and authorities and powers and powers having having been made subject to Himbeen made subject to Him..


Disobedient angels will suffer the wrath of Disobedient angels will suffer the wrath of God. God. (2 Pt 2:4)(2 Pt 2:4)


(2 Peter 2:4 NKJV)(2 Peter 2:4 NKJV) - For if God did not - For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast spare the angels who sinned, but cast them them down to hell and delivered down to hell and delivered them them into chains into chains of darkness, of darkness, to be reserved for judgmentto be reserved for judgment;;


Even though they are wise and have great Even though they are wise and have great power, they too can succumb to the allures power, they too can succumb to the allures of pride. Satan is likely a fallen angel!of pride. Satan is likely a fallen angel!


Even though they are wise and have great Even though they are wise and have great power, they too can succumb to the allures power, they too can succumb to the allures of pride. Satan is likely a fallen angel!of pride. Satan is likely a fallen angel!

Angels, like men, can be an example in Angels, like men, can be an example in their disobedience. You do not be one!their disobedience. You do not be one!


We should seek wisdom in this life because We should seek wisdom in this life because we will judge angels. we will judge angels. (1 Cor 6:3)(1 Cor 6:3)


(1 Corinthians 6:3 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 6:3 NKJV) - Do you not - Do you not know that know that we shall judge angelswe shall judge angels? How ? How much more, things that pertain to this life?much more, things that pertain to this life?


We must be careful how we use our We must be careful how we use our tongues. tongues. (2 Pt 2:11-12)(2 Pt 2:11-12)


(2 Peter 2:11-12 NKJV)(2 Peter 2:11-12 NKJV) - whereas - whereas angelsangels, , who are greater in power and might, who are greater in power and might, do not do not bring a reviling accusation against thembring a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.before the Lord. {12} {12} But these, like natural But these, like natural brute beasts made to be caught and brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and will utterly perish in not understand, and will utterly perish in their own corruption,their own corruption,


Foolish men ignore the wisdom of angels.Foolish men ignore the wisdom of angels.


How do you speak of others? “Fools rush in How do you speak of others? “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.”where angels fear to tread.”

Angels are Appealed to Concerning Our Angels are Appealed to Concerning Our DestinyDestiny

We can know of the great value of our own We can know of the great value of our own repentance. repentance. (Lk 15:10)(Lk 15:10)


(Luke 15:10 NKJV)(Luke 15:10 NKJV) - “Likewise, I say to - “Likewise, I say to you, you, there is joy in the presence of the there is joy in the presence of the angels of Godangels of God over one sinner who over one sinner who repents.”repents.”


The world scoffs at this change of life. The world scoffs at this change of life. What do the angels think?What do the angels think?


Do you know the value of repentance? Do you know the value of repentance? Where is your heart?Where is your heart?


Do you know the value of repentance? Do you know the value of repentance? Where is your heart?Where is your heart?

As faithful Christians we can know we will As faithful Christians we can know we will not be alone at death. not be alone at death. (Lk 16:22)(Lk 16:22)


(Luke 16:22 NKJV)(Luke 16:22 NKJV) - “So it was that the - “So it was that the beggar died, and was beggar died, and was carried by the angels carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosomto Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also . The rich man also died and was buried.died and was buried.


Angels will have a great work at the Second Angels will have a great work at the Second Coming of Christ. Coming of Christ. (2 Thess 1:7; Mt 13:41)(2 Thess 1:7; Mt 13:41)


(2 Thessalonians 1:7 NKJV)(2 Thessalonians 1:7 NKJV) - and to - and to give give you who are troubled rest with us when the you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with with His mighty angelsHis mighty angels,,


(Matthew 13:41 NKJV)(Matthew 13:41 NKJV) - “The Son of - “The Son of Man will Man will send out His angelssend out His angels, and they will , and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness,offend, and those who practice lawlessness,


Where will the angels put you? Where will the angels put you? (Mt 13:49)(Mt 13:49)


(Matthew 13:49 NKJV)(Matthew 13:49 NKJV) - “So it will be at - “So it will be at the end of the age. the end of the age. The angelsThe angels will come will come forth, forth, separate the wicked from among the separate the wicked from among the justjust,,


Can you see the unseen?Can you see the unseen?


Can you see the unseen?Can you see the unseen? Angels will witness our personal judgment. Angels will witness our personal judgment.


Can you see the unseen?Can you see the unseen? Angels will witness our personal judgment. Angels will witness our personal judgment. Will Jesus confess my name? Will Jesus confess my name? (Rev 3:5)(Rev 3:5)


(Revelation 3:5 NKJV)(Revelation 3:5 NKJV) - “He who - “He who overcomes shall be clothed in white overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and name before My Father and before His before His angelsangels..


Will Jesus be ashamed of me? Will Jesus be ashamed of me? (Lk 9:26; 12:8-9)(Lk 9:26; 12:8-9)


(Luke 9:26 NKJV)(Luke 9:26 NKJV) - “For whoever is - “For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His comes in His own own glory, and glory, and in His in His Father’s, and Father’s, and of the holy angelsof the holy angels..


(Luke 12:8-9 NKJV)(Luke 12:8-9 NKJV) - “Also I say to you, - “Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess Son of Man also will confess before the before the angels of Godangels of God.. {9} {9} “But he who denies Me “But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels before men will be denied before the angels of God.of God.


What will the angels witness of me?What will the angels witness of me?

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