Archangels:
Who Are They And What Do They Do?
Shared By Mark Flippo
Written By Mary Ellen O'Brien
Archangels are the highest degree of the angelic realm, and there are only four. Archangels are the chief angels, and they are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel. There is a hierarchy in the angelic realm, and the archangels are at the top, the generals over the ranks. And among these four, Michael is the top gun, the chief of chiefs. Each of the four archangels has a specific mission as well. Michael, whose very name means “who is like God,” is the great warrior, the defender of the good, protector and one to call upon for defense against evil.
Raphael’s special mission is healing. An archangel. Raphael says he is “one of seven angels who enter and serve before the Glory of the Lord.” Though he mentions seven angels, these are not all archangels. The name Raphael means, “God will heal.”
Gabriel appears in many places in scripture and is the announcing angel. Gabriel is the one commissioned to announce major historical events. The name Gabriel means, “strength of God.”
Uriel is the low-key archangel. Not a lot is known beyond his name. It is said Uriel is the angel of comfort, one who comforts in times of great loss. His name means, “Fire of God."
I hope this has helped you understand how the ranks of Angels work. The more you understand about Heaven the more you get to know your heavenly Father! He wants you to know Him better. You are to learn of Him and become a mighty soldier of the cross!
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Who Are They And What Do They Do?
Shared By Mark Flippo
Written By Mary Ellen O'Brien
Archangels are the highest degree of the angelic realm, and there are only four. Archangels are the chief angels, and they are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel. There is a hierarchy in the angelic realm, and the archangels are at the top, the generals over the ranks. And among these four, Michael is the top gun, the chief of chiefs. Each of the four archangels has a specific mission as well. Michael, whose very name means “who is like God,” is the great warrior, the defender of the good, protector and one to call upon for defense against evil.
Raphael’s special mission is healing. An archangel. Raphael says he is “one of seven angels who enter and serve before the Glory of the Lord.” Though he mentions seven angels, these are not all archangels. The name Raphael means, “God will heal.”
Gabriel appears in many places in scripture and is the announcing angel. Gabriel is the one commissioned to announce major historical events. The name Gabriel means, “strength of God.”
Uriel is the low-key archangel. Not a lot is known beyond his name. It is said Uriel is the angel of comfort, one who comforts in times of great loss. His name means, “Fire of God."
I hope this has helped you understand how the ranks of Angels work. The more you understand about Heaven the more you get to know your heavenly Father! He wants you to know Him better. You are to learn of Him and become a mighty soldier of the cross!
http://moderndayparablesrcf.com