Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 16
Question 16
How did God create angels?
God created all the angels spirits, immortal, holy, excelling in knowledge, mighty in power, to execute his commandments, and to praise his name, yet subject to change.
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Colossians 1:1616For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Psalms 104:44He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants.
Matthew 22:3030In the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven.
Matthew 25:3131When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.
2 Samuel 14:1717And now your servant says, ‘May the word of my lord the king bring me rest, for my lord the king is able to discern good and evil, just like the angel of God. May the LORD your God be with you.’”
Matthew 24:3636No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
2 Thessalonians 1:77and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
Psalms 103:20-2120Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
21Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.
2 Peter 2:44For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;
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