Series: Angels; Eschatology
Sun am 20 May 2012 – Kobus Swart
(Heb. 11:39-40); Ps. 8:1-9 (NIV); 1 Cor. 6:3; Heb. 1:1-9, 13-14; Gen. 18:31 to Gen. 19:1-15; (Matt. 24:37-39); 2 Peter 2:1-9; Jude 1:5-7; Gen. 6:1-6; (1 Peter 4:17)
In the Old Testament we have seen several examples where angels have materialized. In the New Testament they are described as ministering spirits. Every authentic church that has been planted by God and by His direction has an angel (Rev. 2:1,8,18). The book of Revelation is full of angelic participation in the last chapters of human history, just before the great apocalypse, the unveiling of Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
You have made them (man) a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor (Ps. 8:5 – NIV).
Series: Angels; As It Was In The Days of Noah
Sun am 6 May 2012 – Kobus Swart
Heb. 1:7, 14; Ps. 34:7; (Judges 7:1-24); Ps. 51:16-17; Isa. 66:1-2; Dan. 1:8;
Dan. 3:11-18, 23-28; Dan. 6:19-22;Dan. 12:3-4, 10; Dan. 11:32-35
Angels are ministering spirits who come alongside those who are heirs of salvation (Heb. 1:7, 14). The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him (Ps. 34:7). Fear in that verse means, reverence, respect, bowing down, worship. There is something the Lord wants to highlight in this regard. What God is looking for is a quality of spirit that the Lord calls a contrite spirit and a broken heart. Humility of spirit attracts ministering spirits. Arrogance has a way of chasing them away.
Series: Angels/Eschatology
Sun am 29 April 2012 – Kobus Swart
(Rev. 12:1-4); Matt. 24:37-39; Heb. 1:7-8, 13-14; Ex. 23:20-21; (Gen. 22:9-12); Gen. 18:1-12; (Dan. 3:25);
Dan. 12:1; Matt. 1:19-20; Matt. 2:13; Luke 1:26; Luke 1:5-13; (Acts 12:7-15); (2 Kings 6:15-17);
Matt. 13:36-43; Ps. 34:1-7; Ps. 91:1-12; (Matt. 4:5-6); Matt. 25:31-32, 41;
(Heb. 11:7); (1 Pet. 4:17); (Isa. 4:1-6)
Let us briefly look at some of the functions that angels will have and always had in God’s plan of action – some of which have not always been recognized. The good news is that not all angels fell; only a third were swept to the earth (Rev 12:1-4). Two thirds are still fulfilling the function that is highlighted in Heb. 1:7-8, 13-14. And of the angels He says “WHO MAKES HIS ANGELS WINDS, AND HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE.” … Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? (vs. 7 & 14).