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6/22/25
Rev. Clint Smith
Throughout history, humans have often held unbiblical or worldly views of angels. In some religions and belief systems, angels receive more attention and devotion than God Himself. Yet, angels are mysterious beings, distinct from humans in both nature and origin. According to Scripture, they were created by Jesus Christ to serve as ministering spirits. Unlike God, angels are not all-knowing or all-powerful. They are not to be worshiped. All glory and honor belong to Jesus, our King.
God has always communicated with His people. He spoke at the beginning of time and continues to speak today. In the Old Testament, He revealed His will to the ancient fathers through the prophets, using many different means, including dreams, visions, and circumstances. But primarily, He spoke through the Prophets messages.
In the New Testament, God chose a new and greater way to speak to us: through His Son. Jesus Christ is God’s final and most important message, the Word made flesh, the very Creator Himself. Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:9-20
Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of His nature. He upholds all things by His powerful word. On the cross, He provided purification for sins and made the way for our forgiveness. On the third day, the Father raised Him from the dead, just as the Scriptures foretold. Now, the resurrected Christ is seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Romans 10:9-13
Jesus is not merely a messenger—He is the wonderful Creator, the Sustainer, the Son of God, our God, our Savior, and our King. John 14:1-11; Titus 2:11-15
All angels are ministering spirits, sent out by God to serve, accompany, and protect those who will inherit salvation. God has never said to any angel, “You are My Son; today I have established You with kingly dignity.” But to Jesus, He gave that honor. God the Father even commanded the angels to worship His Son.
Humans, too, are commanded to worship Jesus—for one reason: He is worthy. Revelation 1:4-9; 5:1-14; 22:12-17