Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4100 Supernatural beings » 4110 angels » 4112 angels, as God's messengers Spiritual messengers with the special role of making known God's work of salvation. Angels give hope through the words of the prophets Isaiah 40:3-5 The voice in this passage may be that of an angel. Isaiah: Isaiah 40:1-2,6-8 Daniel: Daniel 8:15-16; Daniel 10:12,14-21; Daniel 12:8-13 Zechariah: Zechariah 1:12-21; Zechariah 2:3-5; Zechariah 4:1-7 Angels and the coming of the Messiah An angel foretells the birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:11-13 See also Luke 1:14-19 Angels foretell Jesus Christ's birth Matthew 1:20-21 See also Luke 1:26-38 Angels announce Jesus Christ's birth Luke 2:8-11 See also Luke 2:12-20 Angels announce Jesus Christ's resurrection Matthew 28:5-7 pp Mark 16:5-7 See also Luke 24:4-7,23; John 20:10-14 Angels foretell Jesus Christ's second coming Angels reveal the gospel for the Gentiles Acts 11:13 See also Acts 10:1-5,30-33; Revelation 14:6-7 Angels foretell God's final triumph Revelation 1:1 See also Revelation 19:9; Revelation 22:1,6,16 See also
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