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The Origin of Angels
Before humanity’s creation, God formed a realm of spiritual beings — angels — to serve His divine purposes. Scripture points to their presence long before Eden (Job 38:4, 7). They rejoiced at creation’s dawn, as ‘the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy.’ Angels were created directly by God, not through procreation, existing as part of the ‘invisible creation’ (Colossians 1:16).
Millard Erickson notes: ‘Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve Him and act as His messengers and ministers.’ (Christian Theology, 3rd ed., p. 457).
📘 WORD BOX: ANGELS
Meaning: From the Greek angelos, meaning ‘messenger.’
Nature: Created, spiritual, intelligent, moral beings.
Purpose: To worship God and carry out His will.
Scripture: Hebrews 1:14; Psalm 103:20–21; Colossians 1:16.
