Who is Archangel Michael?

Question

JW say he is Jesus but i found that he was a chief Archangel. GIve me more info. Either JW or any other religions.

Answer 1

Michael is the archangel mentioned in the Book of Revelation 12:7; in the Hebrew Bible Michael is mentioned by name in the Persian context of the post-Exilic Book of Daniel. There in Daniel does Michael appear—as "one of the chief princes" (10:13) who in Daniel's vision comes to the angel Gabriel's aid in his contest with the angel of Persia, and is also described there as the advocate of Israel and "great prince who stands up for the children of your (Daniel's) people" (10:21, 12:1). The Talmud tradition rendered his name as meaning "who is like El (God)? (but literally "El's Likeness")" (compare the late prophet Micah), but according to Rabbi Simeon ben Lakish (AD 230–270), all the specific names for the angels were brought back by the Jews from Babylon, and many modern commentators would agree. Michael is one of the principal angels in Abrahamic tradition; his name was said to have been the war-cry of the angels in the battle fought in heaven against Satan and his followers.

The figure of Michael probably originated in Chaldaea as a protective god or spirit. Accepted by the Jews, he emerged as so major an angel in Jewish lore that he was honored as the patron angel of the nations (out of seventy, or seventy-two according to other sources) who did not fall from grace, his bias entirely understood since it favored God's Chosen People.

Much of the late Midrash detail about Michael was transmitted to Christian mythology through the Book of Enoch whence it was taken up and further elaborated. In late medieval Christianity, Michael together with St George became the patron of chivalry, and the patron of the first chivalric order of France, the Order of Saint Michael of 1469. In the British honours system, a chivalric order founded in 1818 is also named for these two saints, the Order of St Michael and St George. St Michael is also considered in many Christian circles as the patron saint of the warrior. Police officers and soldiers, particularly American paratroopers, regard him as their patron saint.

Catholics refer to him as St Michael the Archangel and also simply as St Michael while Orthodox Christians refer to him as the Taxiarch Archangel Michael or simply Archangel Michael.

Answer 2

JW's say , Jesus was Michael the archangel who became a man, The Watchtower, May 15,
1963, p. 307; The New World, 284.


Here are some crazy thing that they believe!
There is one God in one person, Make Sure of All Things, p 188.
There is no Trinity, Let God be True, p. 100-101; Make Sure of All Things, p.386.
The Holy Spirit is a force, not alive, Reasoning from the Scriptures, 1985, pp.
406-407.
The Holy Spirit is God's impersonal active force, The Watchtower, June 1, 1952,
p. 24.
Jehovah's first creation was his 'only-begotten Son'. . . was used by Jehovah in
creating all other things", Aid to Bible Understanding, pp. 390-391.
Jesus was Michael the archangel who became a man, The Watchtower, May 15,
1963, p. 307; The New World, 284.
Jesus was only a perfect man, not God in flesh, Reasoning from the Scriptures,
1985, pp. 306.
Jesus did not rise from the dead in his physical body, Awake! July 22, 1973, p. 4.
Jesus was raised "not a human creature, but a spirit." Let God be True, p. 276.
Jesus was born again, The Watchtower, Nov. 15, 1954, p. 682.
Jesus did not die on a cross but on a stake, Reasoning from the Scriptures, 1985,
pp. 89-90.
Jesus began his invisible rule over the earth in 1914, The Truth Shall Make You Free,
p. 300.
Jesus' ransom sacrifice did not include Adam, Let God be True, p. 119.
Their church is the self-proclaimed prophet of God, The Watchtower, April 1,
1972, p. 197.
They claim to be the only channel of God's truth, The Watchtower, Feb. 15,
1981, p. 19.
Only their church members will be saved, The Watchtower, Feb, 15, 1979, p. 30.
Good works are necessary for salvation, Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 1,
pp. 150, 152.
The soul ceases to exist after death, Let God be True, p. 59, 60, 67.
There is no hell of fire where the wicked are punished, Let God be True, p. 79, 80.
Only 144,000 Jehovah's Witness go to heaven, Reasoning from the Scriptures,
1985, pp. 166-167, 361; Let God be True, p. 121.
Only the 144,000 Jehovah's Witness are born again. Reasoning from the
Scriptures, 1985, p. 76.; Watchtower 11/15/54, p. 681.
Only the 144,000 may take communion,
Blood transfusions are a sin, Reasoning from the Scriptures, 1985, pp. 72-73.
The Cross is a pagan symbol and should not be used, Reasoning from the
Scriptures, 1985, pp. 90-92.
Salvation is by faith and what you do, Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 1, pp.
150,152.
It is possible to lose your salvation, Reasoning from the Scriptures, 1985, pp.
358-359.
The universe is billions of years old, Your will Be Done on Earth, p. 43.
Each of the 6 creative days of God in Genesis 1, was 7000 years long.
Therefore, Man was created toward the end of 42,000 years of earth's
preparation, Let God be True, p. 168.
They also refuse to vote, salute the flag, sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or
celebrate Christmas or birthdays. They are not allowed to serve in the armed
forces.
Satan was entrusted with the obligation and charged with the duty of
overseeing the creation of the earth, Children, p 55

Answer 3

The bible teaches that the archangel Michael is the heavenly pre- and post-human Jesus.

Note that Jesus the Lord calls with an archangel's voice:
. (1 Thessalonians 4:14-16) Jesus died and rose again, so, too... the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel's voice


Note who leads angelic armies (Jesus is "Logos", "The Word"):
. (Revelation 19:13-14) the name he is called is The Word of God. Also, the armies that were in heaven were following him

. (Revelation 12:7) And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels battled


Who returns and stands up during a time of distress such as has never happened before?

. (Daniel 12:1) "And during that time Michael will stand up, the great prince who is standing in behalf of the sons of your people. And there will certainly occur a time of distress such as has not been made to occur since there came to be a nation until that time. And during that time your people will escape, every one who is found written down in the book.

. (Matthew 24:3-21) the disciples approached him [Jesus] privately, saying: "Tell us, When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?" And in answer Jesus said to them: "...All these things are a beginning of pangs of distress. ...But he that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved. ...for then there will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world's beginning until now, no, nor will occur again.

Once you study it, the bible really teaches that Jesus is Michael. The bible speaks of only one archangel, and who would be above Jesus among heavenly creatures?

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/library/w/1995/11/1/the_truth_about_angels.htm

Answer 4

Before Jesus came to earth that was his name and title in the Heaven it is mentioned only 5 times in the bible 1. Daniel 10:13 12:1 Jude 9 1st Thess 4:16 this one ties the 2 togother Rev 12 :7-12 the Name Michael means "who is like God " and the name Jesus means " Jehovah is salvation" and Christ means the " the Annointed One" so untill Jesus came to the earth to be Jehovahs instrument of Salvation for mankind then he was given a new Name that we all know prior to his Baptism he was known as Jesus of Nazzareth or Jesus the Nazzarene or also the carpenters son see Luke 1:32-35 and 3:15-23 hope this helps you let me know if you need more Gorbalizer

Answer 5

THE spirit creature called Michael is not mentioned often in the Bible. However, when he is referred to, he is in action. In the book of Daniel, Michael is battling wicked angels; in the letter of Jude, he is disputing with Satan; and in Revelation, he is waging war with the Devil and his demons. By defending Jehovah’s rulership and fighting God’s enemies, Michael lives up to the meaning of his name “Who Is Like God?” But who is Michael?

At times, individuals are known by more than one name. For example, the patriarch Jacob is also known as Israel, and the apostle Peter, as Simon. (Genesis 49:1, 2; Matthew 10:2) Likewise, the Bible indicates that Michael is another name for Jesus Christ, before and after his life on earth. Let's consider Scriptural reasons for drawing that conclusion.

God’s Word refers to Michael “the archangel.” (Jude 9) This term means “chief angel.” Notice that Michael is called the archangel. This suggests that there is only one such angel. In fact, the term “archangel” occurs in the Bible only in the singular, never in the plural. Moreover, Jesus is linked with the office of archangel. Regarding the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 states: “The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel’s voice.” Thus the voice of Jesus is described as being that of an archangel. This scripture therefore suggests that Jesus himself is the archangel Michael.

The Bible states that “Michael and his angels battled with the dragon, and its angels.” (Revelation 12:7) Thus, Michael is the Leader of an army of faithful angels. Revelation also describes Jesus as the Leader of an army of faithful angels. (Revelation 19:14-16) And the apostle Paul specifically mentions “the Lord Jesus” and “his powerful angels.” (2 Thessalonians 1:7; Matthew 16:27; 24:31) So the Bible speaks of both Michael and “his angels” and Jesus and “his angels.” (Matthew 13:41) Since God’s Word nowhere indicates that there are two armies of faithful angels in heaven, one headed by Michael and one headed by Jesus, it is logical to conclude that Michael is none other than Jesus Christ in his heavenly role.

Answer 6

He is the chief archangel and the angel that precides over Israel. If your not sure get a concordence (like a biblical dictionary) and look up the references concerning him for yourself. Note don't listen to the JW's as they had to make their own version of the bible as to fit their own doctrines. They have also 'fortold' the end of the earth that many times (the dates have already passed) it has become a joke.

Answer 7

What does the Bible say? It is easy to find out who Michael is by comparing a couple scriptures.

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
1 Thessalonians 4:16

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. John 5:25

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25

But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince Daniel 10:21

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee Jude 1:9

Whose voice raises the dead? Who is Daniel's Prince?
Who has the power of life? Who is greater than Satan?
Who is Captain of the host of heaven, the leader of the armies of God? It is none other than Christ. Arch means over the angels as Captain. Michael and Christ are one and the same.

This came straight out of KJV of Bible, not Watchtower Society. This is not only a JW belief. Although, they are right on this one.

Answer 8

Jude 9 [ Satan is disputing with him over the body of Moses 1513 BCE ];
Dan.10:1,13,21 [ Michael hast the power to get through to help Daniel as Gabriel 9:21 came earlier 24-27 [ to say Messiah would be cut off and give him the math on it ];
Dan.12:1-13 606 to 533 BCE and Rev.12:6-11,12 [ 606 BCE is in this to be subtracted ]; 2520 + 150 years In the last days for Satan, we do have the word of God to tell us that Satan is cast out of heaven 2520 after Babylon Empire #3, Jesus was in Roman Empire #6 and Satan being cast out of heaven ends #7, and Satan has a short time in the eighth Rev.17:10-14 [ this world that will end in the 8th, earth is forever ]; Satan is the god of this world that ends 2Cor.4:3,4; Matt.24:3,7,14,15,22,34,36-38 [ Only God knows the day and the hour ];

Eph.2:7; 3:21 [ THE WORLD WITH JESUS IS WITHOUT END ];

KJV Bible 1611 Published + 303 = 1914 an excepted translation for the end times of Satan before Rev.20:1-6;

Dan.8:12-14 2300 or 1694 + 303 = 1994 and how is the world and the excepted translation for the last days doing.

The bible says all power is given Jesus in heaven and on earth and yet Michael is the one that has all this power. Angels do not die. Luke 20:34-36;
IS JESUS NAMELESS IN HEAVEN [ What does Michael mean, what does Jesus mean ]:
John 17:3,5,24 [ Jesus was with God before the world was, and before Abraham was, Jesus was .Rev.22:16 Jesus is the bright and morning star ]; Job 38:4-7 [ Angel saw earth become a focus for habitation and they are called morning stars and sons of God Rev.5:11 they are of a large number.
Job 2:1,2 Satan was with the sons of God about [ 1696 BCE ]; Isa.14:12-14 as Lucifer means day star [ leaders are compared to him ]; Eze.28:13-15 The cherub anointed over Eden is called serpent in Gen.3:1-5 as he decieves Eve to disobey God and she knows if she touches the tree, God said, " they would die."

Jesus was age 30 in Empire #6 Rome when he faced Satan Matt.4:1-11; Jesus was crucified, and resurrected [ but could have had 12 legions or 72,000 angels instead ]; Jesus ascended to be on the right hand of God until Satan and his angel as enemies [ Matt.22:42-45; Acts 2:27-35; Heb.1:1-13; Rom.16:20; Luke 10:18 ]; are cast out of heaven onto footstool earth then a place is prepared for the disciples as promised John 3:13-17 no one went to heaven but Jesus to John 6:39,40,44; 14:3 until the place is prepared and at the last day.
1Thes.4:15-17 at the voice of the archangel Rev.21:1-5 ALL MADE NEW 8 IS SECOND DEATH.
Rev.20:1-6 the raised up are with Jesus, John 5:20,26-29 at the voice of Jesus. Acts 17:31; 24:15; Dan.12:2; Isa.26:19; Psm.104:29,30; 2Cor,5:10 Heb.9:27 IT IS APPOINTED UNTO MAN ONCE TO DIE AND AFTER THAT THE JUDGEMENT 1Cor,15:22-28,51-53;
AS IN ADAM WE ALL DIE, EVEN SO IN CHRIST SHALL ALL BE MADE ALIVE [ THAT IS THOUSANDS FOR THE NEW HEAVENS AND BILLIONS FOR THE NEW EARTH ].

Rev.20:7-10 Final cleansing of earth before those to enter into kingdom of God.

Answer 9

he IS a chief archangel. The JWs got it twisted

Answer 10

Not just JW's believe Jesus and Michael are the same:

Please note:

What Some Commentators Have Said
Many who criticise Jehovah's Witnesses for their views don't realise that a number of Protestant sources agree with the Witness position.

“As we stated yesterday, Michael may mean an angel; but I embrace the opinion of those who refer this to the person of Christ, because it suits the subject best to represent him as standing forward for the defense of his elect people.” - John Calvin. (See Calvin's writings online at http://www.ccel.org/c/calvin/comment3/comm_vol25/htm/vii.htm)

“Michael - Christ alone is the protector of his church, when all the princes of the earth desert or oppose it.” - John Wesley's commentary on Daniel 10:21. (See Wesley's writings online at http://wesley.nnu.edu/john_wesley/notes/daniel.htm)

“a) The angel here notes two things: first that the Church will be in great affliction and trouble at Christ's coming, and next that God will send his angel to deliver it, whom he here calls Michael, meaning Christ, who is proclaimed by the preaching of the Gospel.” - Geneva Bible Commentary. (See http://www.ccel.org/g/geneva/notes/Daniel/12.html)

When Revelation 12 says that Michael and his angels fought with the devil and his angels, throwing them out of heaven, this is a clear reference to Jesus Christ. It is Christ, not just an angel, who destroys him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. (Hebrews 2:14)

According to Matthew Henry's commentary: “The parties-Michael and his angels on one side, and the dragon and his angels on the other: Christ, the great Angel of the covenant, and his faithful followers; and Satan and all his instruments.”


Isaiah 9:6 refers to Christ as 'Wonderful, Counselor'. Interestingly, the Greek Septuagint refers to Christ as 'μεγαλης βουλης αγγελος, megales boules aggelos' - 'Messenger (or Angel) of Great Counsel.'