2006-07-09 12:56:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Matthew 18:10 states, "See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven." In the context, "these little ones" could either apply to those who believe in Him (v. 6) or it could refer to the little children (vv. 3-5). This is the key passage when the discussion of guardian angels comes up. There is no doubt that good angels help protect (Daniel 6:20-23; 2 Kings 6:13-17), reveal information (Acts 7:52-53; Luke 1:11-20), guide (Matthew 1:20-21; Acts 8:26), provide for (Genesis 21-17-20; 1 Kings 19:5-7), and minister to believers in general (Hebrews 1:14). There are so many more instances of these in Scripture.
The question that is difficult to answer is whether each person or each believer has an angel assigned to him/her. In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel had the archangel (Michael) assigned to it (Daniel 10:21; 12:1), but you do not have anywhere in Scripture where it states that an angel was "assigned" to an individual (they were sometimes sent to individuals on different instances but no mention of "permanent" assignment is given). One commentator states that the Jews had fully developed the belief in guardian angels during the time between the Old and New Testament periods. Some early church fathers believed that each person had not only a good angel assigned to him/her but also a demon as well (I am not sure who they believed assigned the demon, whether Satan or God). But at any rate, the belief in guardian angels has been around for a long time.
If one is to understand from the Matthew 18:10 passage that guardian angels are referred to, it would seem that these angels are not in an active duty, but rather "always see the face of" the Father in heaven. The active duty or oversight seems then to come more from God than the angels. In our society today, it is "in" to believe in angels. We have movies that focus on angels; we have series on TV which portray angels as being assigned to help. Scripture makes it clear that although angels possess superhuman power and knowledge, they are created beings just as we are and are "nothing" in comparison with God. As such, they are not to be worshipped (Exodus 20:1-6; Colossians 2:18). Rather, worship is to be reserved for the Trinity alone. Unfortunately, while the shows about angels give lip service to God, the Son of God is rarely mentioned (if at all). And God says, in John 5:23 that if one does not honor the Son, he does not honor the Father who sent Him.
It cannot be emphatically answered from Scripture whether each believer has a guardian angel assigned to him/her. But as stated earlier, God does use them in ministering to us. I believe that it is scriptural to say that He uses them like He uses us, i.e. He in no way needs us or them to accomplish His purposes, but chooses to use us nonetheless (Job 4:18; Job 15:15). And in the end, whether we have an angel assigned to protect us or not, we have a greater assurance that God gives: that if we are His children through faith in Christ, He works all things together for good (Romans 8:28-30), and that Jesus Christ will never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5-6). If we have an omniscient, omnipotent, all-loving God with us, what does it really matter whether there is a finite angel along side of us or not?
2006-07-09 13:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by Plaz 2 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Yes. Those times you should have got hurt but you didn't someone was watching over you. Mothers are Guardian Angels as well.
2006-07-09 13:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Ipytheo is right, they work in NY. But if you are talking about spiritual angels, Yes there are angels. I don't think except for Isreal, God has appointed a specific angel. They do war for us against demons. In the Bible God tells us that we entertain angel unaware. I guess we are tested or from time to time he does send one down to guard us. That would be a gaurdian angel, I just dont think we have one permanent one.
Char Donn
2006-07-09 13:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by chardonn55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very real. I've met a couple. They look like people. No, I am not a KooK. I've just had different experiences than you.
Go to www.lds.org and click on "more information". See if they can send you more on angles. Ask about "Who is the Angel Moroni?" You will be amazed. There is proof and you can have it for free.
www.lds.org
2006-07-09 13:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lindasue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-09 13:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by MrCool1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mat 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
2006-07-09 13:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer that question I will quote the movie Prophecy...."angels have to take first borns, unborn babies, and single mothers away from this world. They spend their whole life admiring a man who sends them to do such terrible things. Knowing the reason why an agel comes to earth, would you wanna see one?" I know it doesn't answer the question but it's still a cool movie.
2006-07-09 13:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jorge E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you get in the bible we have guardian angels?
2006-07-09 13:01:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I admit that's a very debatable and unprovable question, I have always felt that they are. I've sure come out of plenty of really bad situations that by all rights I should have been killed or seriously maimed in. Somebody had to be looking out for me.
2006-07-09 13:02:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Hebrews1:14
so basically yes. if your a Christian then God always has angels encamped around you.
2006-07-09 13:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by hannah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋