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[[Image:Jajaja.jpg|right|thumb|The Archangel Michael by Guido Reni]]
[[Image:Jajaja.jpg|right|thumb|The Archangel Michael by Guido Reni]]
According to Christian belief, '''Angels''' are the servants of [[God]]. Angels announce the word of God<ref>Luke 1:26-38</ref>, protect God's people<ref>Dan 6:22</ref>, and enforce God's will.<ref>Matthew 13:41-42</ref>
According to Christian belief, '''Angels''' are the servants of [[God]]. Angels announce the word of God,<ref>Luke 1:26-38</ref> protect God's people,<ref>Dan 6:22</ref> and enforce God's will.<ref>Matthew 13:41-42</ref>
The words "angel", angel's" and "angels" occur 295 times in the [[English Standard Version]] of the [[Bible]]; the singular form is used more often in the [[Old Testament]], while the plural form is employed more frequently in the [[New Testament]].
The words "angel", angel's" and "angels" occur 295 times in the [[English Standard Version]] of the [[Bible]]; the singular form is used more often in the [[Old Testament]], while the plural form is employed more frequently in the [[New Testament]]. There are also a few additional references to "cherub", which is a type of guardian angel mentioned in the Old Testament.
==Characteristics of Angels==
==Characteristics of Angels==