Angels are mentioned 270 times in the bible, they were created long before humanity,
when you start reading the bible you will see that angels have a classification in the god system,
and there is a power structure and kingdom of God, and one of those angels has special importance.
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know Gora the Story of Michael, Supreme Archangel.
Although there are only a few biblical references to him, Michael is arguably the most popular
of the archangels. Its importance in Judaism, Catholicism and even Islam
cannot be underestimated. Archangel Michael has a particularly important role in Catholicism.
According to the Book of Revelation, Michael was at the forefront during the Great War in paradise.
It is in this war where the rebel angel Lucifer and his followers were expelled
from the Kingdom of God. Some significant religions,
such as St. Basil and Thomas Aquinas, have even referred to him as a "prince" of angels.
Additionally Michael is one of only three archangels recognized in the Bible.
Archangel is the chief angel or angel of the highest order in the heavenly hierarchy.
The two others are Raphael, who was introduced in the Book of Tobias, and Gabriel, who was
identified in the Gospel of Luke. The Book of Enoch, which is not officially included
in the Catholic Bible, cites other archangels. They are URIEL, SARAQAEL, RAGUEL AND REMIEL.
Due to the leadership role he occupies, many recognize Michael as the greatest among the Seven.
Some even argue that Michael is the only true archangel.
The Letter of Saint Jude gives him this title. No other named angel in the Bible shares that honor.
The idea of there being other archangels may have originated with Michael being called
"one of the chief princes" in the Book of Daniel. This suggests that there may be others who share
your position. Despite Miguel's importance, much of his history is shrouded in mystery.
Existing knowledge of Archangel Michael is limited to the times his name appears in the Bible.
In all, the name of Michael appears four times in the sacred text.
Twice in the Book of Daniel, once in the Letter of St. Jude, and once in the Book of Revelation.
When Archangel Michael is first mentioned in Daniel chapter 10, verses 10 and 14,
the prophet identifies him as "one of the chief princes" revealed to him in a vision.
Michael appears a second time in Daniel chapter 12 verses 1–3. There he is said
to be the "great prince" who will be with the people during the end times.
Meanwhile, Jude chapter 9 reveals that Michael was "disputing with the devil" over the remains
of the prophet Moses. This mention of Michael is especially significant for two reasons.
It is the first and only time that Michael is referred to as an "archangel". And it
contains the only words that Michael speaks in the Bible, addressed to Satan: "The Lord rebuke you".
Lastly, Michael is mentioned in Revelation chapter 12 verse 7, described as leading the angels from
heaven to battle the dragon, a manifestation of Satan. The battle ends with Michael and his forces
triumphant, throwing the devil and the angels he has recruited into the fiery pits of hell.
The mentions of Archangel Michael in the Bible helped establish him as the leader of the angels,
which suggests that he is quite powerful in the celestial realm.
The founders of the Church firmly believed that the Archangel Michael played a central role during
monumental events in the history of Catholicism. To begin with, they raised the possibility that
Michael was the angel guarding the entrance to the Garden of Eden. He assured that the first
man and woman could not re-enter paradise after they were expelled. Michael may also have been
the messenger who published the Ten Commandments. Based on the instances where Archangel Michael was
mentioned in the Bible, Catholics believe that the chief prince fulfills four important roles.
As guardian of the Church, it is Archangel Michael's responsibility to protect believers
from the power of Satan, especially when they are about to die. Related to this and the account of
the War in Heaven, Michael is also the archenemy of Satan and the ancient angels under his command.
He is tasked with leading the angels in the fight against the legions of hell until the end of time.
In His other role, he is the archangel of death, whose job it is to ensure the safe
passage of the souls of the faithful who have departed the earth into the presence of the Lord.
As commander of the angelic army, Michael is the direct enemy of the devil and is often
portrayed triumphing over his enemy. There are two chapters in the Bible that are believed to
describe the fall of Lucifer, the ancient "light bearer" from heaven. Verses from Ezekiel chapter
28 tell the story of a magnificent being whom God quotes "anointed like a guardian cherub"
until "wickedness was found in him" when he plotted to usurp the Creator's Throne.
Meanwhile, Isaiah chapter 14 verses 12-15 makes reference to how the "morning star"
fell so low, cast out of heaven and "reduced to the realm of the dead, to the depths of the pit."
The few accounts in the Bible about the archangel Michael and Lucifer cover the full extent of what
Catholics know about their eternal battle. It may seem strange for a commander of the
angelic army to be linked with healing, but that is exactly how Archangel Michael has
been portrayed by believers for centuries. There are countless accounts of worshipers
invoking Michael's name for healing and protection.
For example, when a terrible plague struck Rome in 950 CE, Pope Saint Gregory the Great led a
procession of atonement and penance through the city. At that moment, Archangel Michael
would have appeared in Castel Sant'Angelo, also called Hadrian's Tomb, and ended the plague.
As the warrior who leads the angelic army into battle, Archangel Michael
is often shown as a "knight-warrior" clad in armor and brandishing powerful weapons.
Illustrations of Archangel Michael usually show him wearing a helmet, with a sword in one hand and
a shield with the Latin inscription "Quis ut Deus" in the other. Less often, some artworks highlight
their role in the final judgment. They equip you with the Book of Life or a pair of scales.
The scales are used to weigh the souls of the deceased. His enemy in most of these depictions
is often Satan in dragon form, usually defeated and lying at the archangel's feet.
Many also believe that Michael may be more than just an archangel.
He can be Christ himself before he became human and after he rose from
the dead. Based on their interpretation of how Michael is described in the Bible,
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the archangel and Christ are the same.
They cite the depiction of Michael in the Epistle of St. Jude as "the only archangel"
as proof. They claim that this suggests there is only one angel, and point out that the term
archangel occurs in the Bible only in the singular, never in the plural. They also
cite Thessalonians chapter 4 verse 16 as proof of Christ's association with the term archangel,
as the verse describes Christ descending from heaven "with the voice of an archangel."
Meanwhile, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains that Archangel
Michael was actually the first man, Adam, before he became mortal. They partly base this on how
they interpret the meaning of his Hebrew name. However, they also recognize his role as an
angelic commander and main enemy of Satan and regard Jesus Christ as a separate entity.
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