Angels
Angels are recognized in nearly all religions but unlike ghosts they have never had an earthly life. Encounters with angels are considered an extraordinary experience within the realm of parapsychology. The term "Angels" is a generic term for heavenly beings and are all in service to God. These Beings are "Spirit" and it is the nature of their work with humans that make them "Angels" or messengers. There are nine types of angels which are divided into three different spheres. These classifications are as follows:
CLASSIFICATIONS OF ANGELS
The First Sphere (Heavenly Counselors)
- Seraphim are the highest order or choir of angels. They are the angels who are attendants or guardians before God's throne. They encircle his throne and emit an intense fiery light representing his love. Seraphim are considered "fiery serpents" and not even the other divine beings may look at them. There are only four of them and each has four faces and six wings. When they come to Earth, they leave their serpent appearance behind, preferring tall, thin, clean-cut human embodiments.
- Cherubim rank after the seraphim and are the second highest in the nine hierarchies or choirs of angels. They are manlike in appearance and double-winged and are the guardians of God's glory. These angels are the keepers of celestial records and hold the knowledge of God. They are sent to Earth with great tasks, such as expelling humankind from the Garden of Eden. Ancient art depicts cherubim as sphinx-like, winged creatures with human faces, not the fat babies with wings that now grace greeting cards and book covers. Ophaniel, Rikbiel, and Zophiel are cherubim, as was Satan before his fall to evil.
- Thrones are the "Angels of pure Humility, Peace and Submission" and reside in the area of the cosmos where material form begins to take shape. The lower Choir of Angels need the Thrones to access God. Thrones' appearance is perhaps the most bizarre of the first grouping. They are said to look like great glowing wheels covered with many eyes. They serve as God's chariot and dispense his judgment in order to carry out his desires for us. The angels in the second choir can exist in a state of transition between the celestial and human worlds. They are considered heavenly governors, attempting to strike a balance between matter and spirit, good and bad.
The Second Sphere (Heavenly Governors)
- Dominions are "Angels of Leadership" and regulate the duties of the Angels, making known the commands of God. Think of dominions as middle management. They receive orders from seraphim and cherubim, then dish out duties to the "worker bee" angels of the lower orders. Their main purpose is to make sure that the cosmos remains in order by sending down power to heads of government and other authority figures. Zadkiel (sometimes called Hashmal) is the chief of this order.
- Virtues are known as the "Spirits of Motion" and control the elements. They are sometimes referred to as "the shining ones." They govern all nature. They have control over seasons, stars, moon; even the sun is subject to their command. They are also in charge of miracles and provide courage, grace, and valor. Shaped like sparks of light, virtues are in charge of maintaining the natural world, and they inspire living things in areas such as science. They also take orders from the angels above and convert them into miracles for the deserving. When they make themselves known to us in their earthly form, they are musicians, artists, healers, and scientists who work with the power of love, as well as physics. The two angels at the ascension of Jesus are believed to have been virtues.
- Powers are "Warrior Angels" against evil defending the cosmos and humans and are known as potentates. They fight against evil spirits who attempt to wreak chaos through human beings. The chief is said to be either Samael or Camael, both angels of darkness. In their celestial form, powers appear like brightly colored, hazy fumes. Powers are border patrol agents between heaven and Earth. They are the angels of birth and death. Some believe that they also preside over demons who wish to overthrow the world, while others, namely St. Paul, thought the powers themselves were the evil ones. In any case, powers are a group of experts who serve as advisers in terms of religion, theology, and ideology. The third choir is best known to us because they are most like us with their vulnerability to the act of sinning.
Third Sphere (Heavenly Messengers)
- Principalities duties are to carry out the orders given to them by the Dominions and bequeath blessings to the material world. Their task is to oversee groups of people. They are the educators and guardians of the realm of earth. Like beings related to the world of the germinal ideas, they are said to inspire living things to many things such as art or science. They are angelic beings and are shaped like rays of light. Just like a principal in school, it's the principalities who oversee everything. They guide our entire world; nations, cities, and towns. What's more, they are in charge of religion and politics. As if their plate isn't full enough, they are also in charge of managing the earthly duties of the angels below them.
- Archangels are generally taken to mean "Chief or Leading Angel" and are the most frequently mentioned throughout the Bible. The Archangels have a unique role as God's messenger to the people at critical times in history and salvation as in The Annunciation and Apocalypse. A feast day celebrating the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael is celebrated throughout the Church. The angel Michael is described as the "chief of princes" and as the leader of the forces of heaven in their triumph over Satan and his followers. The angel Gabriel first appeared in the Old Testament in the prophesies of Daniel, he announced the prophecy of 70 weeks. He appeared to Zechariah to announce the birth of St. John the Baptist. It was also Gabriel which proclaimed the Annunciation of Mary to be the mother of our Lord and Saviour. The angel Raphael first appeared in the book of Tobit (Tobias). He announces "I am the Angel Raphael, one of the seven who stand before the throne of God." They, along with the angels, are guardians of people and all things physical, but do not call upon them to help you personally; archangels respond best when dealing with matters involving all of humankind. They are the first order of angels that appear only in human form. As such, they function among us as pioneers for change in the form of explorers, philosophers, and human rights leaders. This order is most commonly known because they are mentioned by name in the Bible -- Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.
- Angels are closest to the material world and human begins. They deliver the prayers to God and God's answers and other messages to humans. Angels have the capacity to access any and all other Angels at any time. They are the most caring and socius to assist those who ask for help. Angels are the true intermediaries between God and individual people. Angels don't watch over nations; they safeguard households and individuals who believe in God and keep them safe from demons. They nurture, counsel, and heal. We all have a "personal angel," better known as our guardian angel, with us daily.
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