Myth: All angels have wings.
Angels appear in the Holy
Scriptures sometimes as humans, sometimes winged, sometimes clothed in light,
etc.
They can be awe inspiring in
the case where the prophet Daniel kept fainting in the presence of Gabriel (Dan
8:17, 27) or ordinary which is why the Scriptures warn you may be entertaining
angels.
Myth: Angels are immortal.
Angels are creations, just
like us. They were created before us and saw the foundations of the universe
laid and created for us. (Genesis)
Myth: Angels can be destroyed
by humans.
They can't. God has arranged
for a time of judgment for them. (1 Cr 6:3)The ones that follow God listen to
His commands alone. He guides them. The evil ones (fallen angels, demons, etc)
can be commanded to leave, but may not stay permanently away. It depends on the
authority (faith) of the believer. As an evil spirit said to one would-be
exorcist, "Jesus I know and Paul I know, but who are ye?" (Acts
19:13-16)
For now, they are condemned
to roam the Earth. They seek people, places, and things to wait in and/or
destroy. (Matt 12:43-45)
Myth: All angels are alike.
There are several types of
angels. Seraphim, Cherubim, Nephilim, wheels, etc. The Scriptures indicate some
are more powerful than others. Evil ones also differ in strength. They have
different duties. Some serve as messengers, some as warriors, some as
guardians, etc.
It's important to study the
Scriptures as evil angels delight in appearing as angels of light (2 Cr 11:14)
and giving deceiving messages. If you do not know what the Scriptures teach,
it's easy for you to be deceived.
