9 types of angels you should know about: the history of angels

Summary

This video explains how God communicates with humans through nine types of angels, divided into three choirs, each with unique roles. The angels, such as Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, and Archangels, help maintain balance in the cosmos, assist humanity, and act as messengers or guardians. The video describes the hierarchy, appearance, and duties of each type, emphasizing their role in guiding and protecting people without infringing on free will. It concludes with a question about Lucifer’s role before being cast out of heaven, encouraging engagement from viewers.

Takeaways

• 😇 The Bible mentions that God communicates with us through different types of angels, each with a specific role.
• 🔥 Seraphim, or 'the fiery ones,' are angels with six wings who constantly worship God, calling out 'holy, holy, holy.'
• 📝 Cherubim are responsible for celestial records and have access to God's knowledge. They are depicted as winged creatures with human faces.
• 👁️ Thrones appear as large, glowing wheels covered in eyes and are God's chariots, dispensing his judgment.
• ⚖️ Dominions, or dominations, act as middle management, taking orders from higher-ranking angels and assigning tasks to lower angels.
• ✨ Virtues are shaped like sparks of light, tasked with inspiring science, art, and maintaining the natural world.
• 💨 Powers serve as border guards between heaven and Earth and are sometimes believed to preside over demons.
• 🌍 Principalities govern nations, cities, and towns, overseeing religion, politics, and the duties of lower angels.
• 🗣️ Archangels, such as Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, deal with issues affecting all of humanity and can appear in human form.
• 👼 Angels, including guardian angels, are the most common type of angels, serving as messengers and protectors for humans.

Q & A

What are the three major groups or choirs of angels mentioned in the Bible?

The three major groups or choirs of angels are seraphim, cherubim, and thrones. These are the highest-ranking angels, each with specific roles in God's divine hierarchy.

What is the role of seraphim angels, and how are they depicted?

Seraphim are the fiery ones, constantly worshipping God by chanting 'holy, holy, holy.' They have six wings: four for covering themselves as a sign of humility in God's presence and two for flying. They are often depicted in religious art.

How do cherubim differ from their common depiction in modern culture?

Cherubim are often depicted in modern culture as fat babies with wings, but biblically they are winged creatures with human faces and sphinx-like appearances. They guard celestial records and have important missions, such as guarding the Garden of Eden.

What is unique about the appearance of thrones angels?

Thrones are described as large, glowing wheels with many eyes. Their role is to carry out God's judgment and serve as His chariot, making their appearance quite unusual compared to other angels.

What is the role of dominions or dominations in the angelic hierarchy?

Dominions or dominations act as middle management within the angelic hierarchy. They take orders from higher-ranking angels like seraphim and cherubim and delegate tasks to lower-ranked angels to help maintain cosmic order.

What is the role of virtues, and how do they influence the natural world?

Virtues are responsible for maintaining the natural world and inspiring creativity in areas like science, art, and music. They turn divine orders into miracles and often manifest as healers, scientists, and artists who work with love and physics.

What are powers angels, and what is their role?

Powers serve as border guards between Heaven and Earth and are considered experts in religious and ideological matters. Some believe they preside over demons, while others, like Saint Paul, viewed them as possibly being evil.

What duties are assigned to principalities in the angelic order?

Principalities oversee nations, cities, and towns. They govern religious and political matters and manage the duties of lower-ranking angels, acting as supervisors for the human and celestial worlds.

What are archangels, and how are they different from other angels?

Archangels are involved in issues that affect all of humanity. They can appear in human form and act as explorers, philosophers, and human rights activists. Famous archangels mentioned in the Bible include Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.

What is the role of regular angels or guardian angels, and how do they interact with humans?

Regular angels, often referred to as guardian angels, protect and guide humans. They serve as messengers of God and can warn, protect, or fight on behalf of humans. Guardian angels are believed to be present around individuals, providing protection and support.

Which category of angel was Lucifer before he was cast out of Heaven?

Lucifer was an archangel before he was cast out of Heaven due to his rebellion against God.