Turn your Eyes upon Jesus: Better than Angels

Hebrews 1:5–14 HCSB

For to which of the angels did He ever say, You are My Son; today I have become Your Father, or again, I will be His Father, and He will be My Son? When He again brings His firstborn into the world, He says, And all God’s angels must worship Him. And about the angels He says: He makes His angels winds, and His servants a fiery flame, but to the Son: Your throne, God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; this is why God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of joy rather than Your companions. And: In the beginning, Lord, You established the earth, and the heavens are the works of Your hands; they will perish, but You remain. They will all wear out like clothing; You will roll them up like a cloak, and they will be changed like a robe. But You are the same, and Your years will never end. Now to which of the angels has He ever said: Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies Your footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?

Angelology

The study of Angels both friendly and fallen.

Friendly and Fallen - Friendly angels continued to be ministers and messengers for the Godhead; Fallen angels oppose and minister against the Godhead. Friendly angels serve with purpose of bringing attention to the Godhead; Fallen angels serve with purpose to bring attention to anything but the Godhead.

Friendly angels consist of Cherubim and Seraphim - They were woven into the garments which the priests wore in the Old Testament. Community/Military/interdependent

Fallen angels are independent/individualistic and rogue. They form cliques or loose alliances with one another (Legion)

Only 3 Angels are mentioned by name in the 66 canonized Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Lucifer.

Traditional Literature: The book of Enoch, The book of Jubilees, Antiquities.

Hymnology

The study of music; comparing and contrasting between hymns and praises-congregational and individual singing

Hymns: God Focused/God Centered- Worships God regardless of believer or unbeliever/sinner or saint; hindered by Sin of an individual but unhindered through the congregational. The universal reason to trust/ put faith in/evidence of.

Praises: Self Focused/Self Proclamation- Thanks God for what God has done for/to them personally/individually; unhindered by Sin of an individual but hindered through the congregational . The local reason to trust/put faith in/evidence of.

Psalm: 97

Psalm 104

Psalm 45

Psalm 102

Eschatology

The study of the End Times/Days/Prophecy.

Davidic Covenant

2 Samuel 7:8-16

1 Chronicles 17:7-14

Divine Authority

Psalm 2

Psalm 110

Genesis 1

Revelation 22

Application

Theology is the study of God and the contents thereof. Therefore, our theology provides the foundation upon which we react and respond to circumstances and situations of this world and age in which we live. Turning our eyes upon Jesus will allow us to view the warnings, receive encouragement to overcome, and provide us the hope to make it through.