Angels

Who or what are angels?

The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary Angels

In modern usage the term “angels” refers to heavenly beings whose function it is to serve God and to execute God’s will.

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Angel

Messenger of God or supernatural being, either good or evil, with greater than human powers.

What do the look like? - Luke 24:4; Isaiah 6:1-8; Ezekiel 1:5-8 ; Matthew 28:3;

Names

Gabriel - Daniel 8:16; Daniel 9:21; Luke 1:19;

Michael - Daniel 10:13; Jude 9; Revelation 12:7-9;

Fallen Angels - Job 1:6-12 ; Matthew 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 5-10; Luke 10:18; Genesis 6:1-4? 2 Peter 2:4;

Messengers of God -Genesis 18:2; Genesis 28:12; Luke 1:11; Matthew 1:20, 2:13, Matthew 28:2-5 ; Luke 2:8-15; Acts 8:26

Execute God’s Will -

Warfare: 2 Samuel 24:16–17; 2 Kings 19:35

Care: Genesis 19:15; Daniel 12:1; Matthew 4:11; Matthew 26:52-53; Hebrews 1:14; Matthew 26:52;

Worship: Luke 15:10; Isaiah 6:1-8; Revelation 4; Revelation 7:10-12

Judgment: 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Revelation 12:7-9;

Dreams and Visions - Genesis 28:12-15; Acts 10:1-3;

Limitations - Matthew 24:36; 1 Corinthians 6:3; 1 Peter 1:12; Matthew 22:30;

Deception - Galatians 1:8; ; 2 Corinthians 11:14-15