What are the Seraphim? The Burning Ones in the Presence of God “Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD…
What are the Cherubim? The Guardians of God’s Holy Glory “So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.” — Genesis 3:24 A biblically based definition of…
What are the Ophanim? The Chariot Wheels of God’s Throne “Now as I beheld the living creatures, behold one wheel upon the earth by the living creatures, with his four faces. The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and…
What are the Four Living Creatures? The Celestial Representatives of Creation’s Worship “And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion,…
What are the Warrior Angels? The Heavenly Host of the Lord of Armies “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.” — Revelation 12:7-8 A biblically based definition…
What are Guardian Angels? The Ministering Spirits of God “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” — Psalm 91:11-12 A biblically based definition of Guardian Angels is that…
What are Ministering Angels? God’s Unseen Agents of Comfort and Provision “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” — Hebrews 1:14 A biblically based theological definition of Ministering (or Comforting) Angels is that they are holy, created spirit beings dispatched by God…
What are Messenger Angels? The Divine Heralds of God “And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.” — Luke 1:19 A biblically based definition of Messenger Angels is that they…
What are The Watchers (or Holy Ones)? Heaven’s Sentinels and Messengers of Decree “This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to…
What are Destroying (or Judgment) Angels? Executors of Divine Wrath “And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, the Lord beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay now thine hand. And the angel of the…