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Line 1: + + − − Angels may take human form in modern times as much as reported in the [[Bible]]. The mysterious carpenter who built the incredible [[Loretto spiral staircase]] was almost certainly an angel. Baseball Hall-of-Famer [[Roberto Clemente]] talked and acted like an angel (he had a superhuman throwing arm), and Clemente reportedly perished on a humanitarian mission without his body ever found (his crashed airplane was discovered). Other potential angels whose bodies were never found include [[Amelia Earhart]], [[Mozart]], [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Alexander the Great]], [[Glenn Miller]], Rep. [[Larry McDonald]], and [[Davy Crockett]].<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/historical-figures-whose-bodies-have-never-been-found/ss-BB1d6vHP#image=26</ref> [[Shakespeare]] may have been an angel, in light of his miraculous work and unexplained partial disappearance from his unmarked grave.<ref>https://www.thoughtco.com/what-happened-to-shakespeares-skull-4019536</ref> [[Joan of Arc]] was guided by specific angels.<ref>https://angels-angelology.com/joan-of-arc-and-the-angels</ref>
Angels take human form today and as described in the Bible. (advancing examples in this entry)
[[File:The Archangel Michael by Guido Reni. ca. 1636 .jpg|right|thumb|The [[Michael (archangel)|Archangel Michael]] by Guido Reni]]
[[File:The Archangel Michael by Guido Reni. ca. 1636 .jpg|right|thumb|The [[Michael (archangel)|Archangel Michael]] by Guido Reni]]
'''Angels''' are incredibly powerful servants of [[God]]. Angels announce the word of God,<ref>Luke 1:26-38</ref> protect God's people,<ref>Dan 6:22</ref> perform wonderful deeds,<ref>"And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it." {{bibleref|Matthew|28|2}}</ref> and enforce God's will.<ref>{{bibleref|Matthew|13|41-42}}</ref> "[[Los Angeles]]" is Spanish for "The Angels."<ref>https://laalmanac.com/history/hi03a.php</ref> Popular rock music references angels,<ref>"Angel of the Morning" mentions "angel" 14 times; ''see also'' https://www.learnreligions.com/top-popular-songs-about-angels-123888</ref> as do [[Christmas]] carols.<ref>https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/nations-top-30-christmas-carols/</ref> Polls show that "'''''55% of Americans believe not just in angels, but that angels directly influenced their lives by protecting them from harm'''''."<ref name="Modern">https://owlcation.com/humanities/AngelsinWesternCultureAShortHistoryofAngelsandAngelicBeings</ref> Popular movies featuring angels include ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'' (1946) and ''[[Heaven Can Wait]]'' (1978).
'''Angels''' are incredibly powerful servants of [[God]]. Angels announce the word of God,<ref>Luke 1:26-38</ref> protect God's people,<ref>Dan 6:22</ref> perform wonderful deeds,<ref>"And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it." {{bibleref|Matthew|28|2}}</ref> and enforce God's will.<ref>{{bibleref|Matthew|13|41-42}}</ref> "[[Los Angeles]]" is Spanish for "The Angels."<ref>https://laalmanac.com/history/hi03a.php</ref> Popular rock music references angels,<ref>"Angel of the Morning" mentions "angel" 14 times; ''see also'' https://www.learnreligions.com/top-popular-songs-about-angels-123888</ref> as do [[Christmas]] carols.<ref>https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/nations-top-30-christmas-carols/</ref> Polls show that "'''''55% of Americans believe not just in angels, but that angels directly influenced their lives by protecting them from harm'''''."<ref name="Modern">https://owlcation.com/humanities/AngelsinWesternCultureAShortHistoryofAngelsandAngelicBeings</ref> Popular movies featuring angels include ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'' (1946) and ''[[Heaven Can Wait]]'' (1978).
Angels take human form today and as described in the [[Bible]]. The mysterious carpenter who built the incredible [[Loretto spiral staircase]] was almost certainly an angel. Baseball Hall-of-Famer [[Roberto Clemente]] talked and acted like an angel (he had a superhuman throwing arm), and Clemente reportedly perished on a humanitarian mission without his body ever found (his crashed airplane was discovered). Other potential angels whose bodies were never found include [[Amelia Earhart]], [[Mozart]], [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Alexander the Great]], [[Glenn Miller]], Rep. [[Larry McDonald]], and [[Davy Crockett]].<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/historical-figures-whose-bodies-have-never-been-found/ss-BB1d6vHP#image=26</ref> [[Shakespeare]] may have been an angel, in light of his miraculous work and unexplained partial disappearance from his unmarked grave.<ref>https://www.thoughtco.com/what-happened-to-shakespeares-skull-4019536</ref> [[Joan of Arc]] was guided by specific angels.<ref>https://angels-angelology.com/joan-of-arc-and-the-angels</ref>
The first chapter of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], probably spoken or written by [[Jesus]],<ref>See [[Mystery:Did Jesus Write the Epistle to the Hebrews?]]</ref> explains his relationship to angels who were being discussed at [[Luke 17-24 (Translated)#24:23|Luke 24:23]] when Jesus, initially unrecognized, joined the discussion on the [[road to Emmaus]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vepBqHvZ0Xs Start at 2:38 in YouTube video]</ref> Angels are referenced repeatedly in connection with Jesus, such as after the [[Three Temptations of Christ]], and in Matthew 24:36: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone."<ref>[[NASB]]</ref> Angels were present both to witness the [[Creation]] of the universe, and to witness the [[Resurrection]].<ref>Job 38:4-7 and Luke 24:1-9. [https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-was-the-purpose-of-the-angels-at-jesus-tomb.html]</ref> Jesus mentioned angels twice in {{bible ref|Mark|13|27-32}}, and [[Jesus]] explained that angels will gather for [[Hell]] the evildoers at the end of this era, see {{bible ref|Matthew|13|40-42}}
The first chapter of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], probably spoken or written by [[Jesus]],<ref>See [[Mystery:Did Jesus Write the Epistle to the Hebrews?]]</ref> explains his relationship to angels who were being discussed at [[Luke 17-24 (Translated)#24:23|Luke 24:23]] when Jesus, initially unrecognized, joined the discussion on the [[road to Emmaus]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vepBqHvZ0Xs Start at 2:38 in YouTube video]</ref> Angels are referenced repeatedly in connection with Jesus, such as after the [[Three Temptations of Christ]], and in Matthew 24:36: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone."<ref>[[NASB]]</ref> Angels were present both to witness the [[Creation]] of the universe, and to witness the [[Resurrection]].<ref>Job 38:4-7 and Luke 24:1-9. [https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-was-the-purpose-of-the-angels-at-jesus-tomb.html]</ref> Jesus mentioned angels twice in {{bible ref|Mark|13|27-32}}, and [[Jesus]] explained that angels will gather for [[Hell]] the evildoers at the end of this era, see {{bible ref|Matthew|13|40-42}}
Angels, often taking the form of men, can be incredibly forceful, as illustrated by their role in the destruction of [[Sodom]] and [[Gomorrah]].<ref>Genesis 18-19.</ref> '''''The words "angel", angel's" and "angels" are mentioned 295 times in the [[Bible]]'''''.<ref>[[English Standard Version]].</ref> The [[Old Testament]] features a few additional references to "cherub", a type of guardian angel. The [[Book of Revelation]] has 27 references to angel activity.<ref>https://exploringthetruth.org/angels-in-the-book-of-revelation/</ref> An angel rolled back and sat on the massive stone at [[Jesus]]'s tomb.<ref>{{bibleref|Matthew|28|2}}: "And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it."</ref> {{Bible|Hebrews|13|2}} states, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares,"<ref>[[ESV]] quoted.</ref> which implies that angels are more prevalent than realized. The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] also indicates there is an [[infinite]] ("innumerable") number of angels.<ref>{{bibleref|Hebrews|12|22}} ([[ESV]]).</ref>
Angels, often taking the form of men, can be incredibly forceful, as illustrated by their role in the destruction of [[Sodom]] and [[Gomorrah]].<ref>Genesis 18-19.</ref> '''''The words "angel", angel's" and "angels" are mentioned 295 times in the [[Bible]]'''''.<ref>[[English Standard Version]].</ref> The [[Old Testament]] features a few additional references to "cherub", a type of guardian angel. The [[Book of Revelation]] has 27 references to angel activity.<ref>https://exploringthetruth.org/angels-in-the-book-of-revelation/</ref> An angel rolled back and sat on the massive stone at [[Jesus]]'s tomb.<ref>{{bibleref|Matthew|28|2}}: "And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it."</ref> {{Bible|Hebrews|13|2}} states, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares,"<ref>[[ESV]] quoted.</ref> which implies that angels are more prevalent than realized. The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] also indicates there is an [[infinite]] ("innumerable") number of angels.<ref>{{bibleref|Hebrews|12|22}} ([[ESV]]).</ref>
==Characteristics of Angels==
==Characteristics of Angels==