Truth vs. Myths about Angels #1 When people die, do they become angels? Yes No #1 When people die, do they become angels? Yes No Which religions teach that dead people become angels? Mormons (Latter Day Saints) Which religions teach that dead people become angels? Mormons (Latter Day Saints) New Age Religions Hollywood #2 What do angels look like? Are angels male or female? Do angels have wings? #2b Exodus 3:2 Moses and the burning bush #2c Exodus 14:19,20 The Exodus #2p “All the angels are spirits who serve God...” Hebrews 1:14 NCV God “makes His angels spirits, His ministers are flame of fire.” Psalm 104:4 NKJV #2f 2 Kings 2:11,12 Elijah & Chariot of Fire #2g 2 Kings 6:15-18 Elisha & Chariots of Fire #2h “Saraphim” Human form (face, hands, feet) and six wings Isaiah 6:1-7 #2i “Cherubim” Four Faces (man, lion, ox, eagle) calves’ feet four wings bright = lightning Ezekiel 1:4-10 #2a Genesis 18 Abraham’s visitors #2q “Remember to welcome strangers, because some who have done this have welcomed angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2 NCV #3 Are there really “guardian angels?” Yes No #3 Are there really “guardian angels?” Yes No #3 What the Bible says about “guardian angels” He has put his angels in charge of you to watch over you wherever you go. They will catch you in their hands so that you will not hit your foot on a rock. Psalm 91:11,12 NCV #3 What the Bible says about “guardian angels” [Jesus said,] “Be careful. Don’t think these little children are worth nothing. I tell you that they have angels in heaven who are always with my Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:10 NCV #4 If an angel appears with “a message from God,” can we trust it? #4 Who started new religions, claiming to see an angel? DATE: PROPHET: ANGEL: BOOK REVEALED: RELIGION STARTED: AD 610 MUHAMMED “GABRIEL” KORAN ISLAM #4 Who started new religions, claiming to see an angel? DATE: PROPHET: ANGEL: BOOK REVEALED: RELIGION STARTED: AD 1823 JOSEPH SMITH, Jr. “JESUS” & “MORONI” BOOK OF MORMON MORMON (Latter Day Saints) #4 “Even Satan changes himself to look like an angel of light.” 2 Corinthians 11:14 #4 “Let God’s curse fall on anyone, including myself, who preaches any other message than the one we told you about. Even if an angel comes from heaven and preaches any other message, let him be forever cursed.” Galatians 1:8 NLT #5 Can we pray to our guardian angels? Yes No #5 Can we pray to our guardian angels? Yes No #5 I, John, bowed down to worship at the feet of the angel. But the angel said to me, “Do not worship me! I am a servant like you. Worship God!” Revelation 22:8,9 NCV #6 Who/What is the “angel of death?” #6 Exodus 12 The Passover? #7 Who is the Archangel Michael? #7 Archangel Michael Arch____ = chief most important highest rank Archangel = Chief Angel #7a Archangel Michael Daniel 10 & 12 • Michael is the “Prince” that protects Israel. • Michael helped the angel Gabriel, when a strong evil angel blocked his mission. #7b Archangel Michael Revelation 12 • Michael led holy angels in battle against Satan and the evil angels, throwing them out of heaven. #7c Archangel Michael Jude 9 “Not even the archangel Michael, when he argued with the devil about who would have the body of Moses, dared to judge the devil guilty. Instead, he said, ‘The Lord punish you.’ ” #8 Genesis 6:1-4? “The Nephilim were on the earth in those days... when the sons of God went to the daughters of men and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown [famous].” Genesis 6:4 NIV For more information about what the Bible says about angels see: www.ChristDeaf.org