Angels

Liveology
Jun 20
3 min read

Messengers, protectors, or servants from the heavenly realms.

Angels are spiritual beings believed to act as messengers, protectors, or servants of the divine in many religious and spiritual traditions. Most commonly associated with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, angels are often described as supernatural intermediaries between God and humanity. They are typically portrayed as benevolent, powerful, and pure, existing in a realm beyond the physical world but capable of interacting with it when needed.

In the Christian tradition, angels appear throughout the Bible delivering messages (like Gabriel announcing Jesus' birth to Mary), offering protection (such as the angel who guarded Daniel in the lion’s den), or carrying out divine judgment. The Bible speaks of different types or “ranks” of angels, such as archangels, cherubim, and seraphim, each with specific roles and levels of authority. Hebrews 1:14 refers to angels as "ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation."

In Islam, angels (or mala'ika) are also vital, created from light and completely obedient to Allah. They include figures like Jibril (Gabriel) who delivered the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad, and Israfil, who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment.

The Fall of Angels

The Fall of the Angels refers to the spiritual rebellion in which certain angels, originally created as holy beings, turned against God and were cast out of heaven. This concept is most prominently found in Christian and Jewish traditions, and it symbolizes the origin of evil and demonic forces in the world. The fallen angels, led by a powerful being often identified as Lucifer or Satan, chose pride, disobedience, or desire for power over obedience to God, resulting in their expulsion from the divine realm.

The story draws on various scriptural passages, though it is not presented in one single account in the Bible. Isaiah 14:12–15 speaks metaphorically of a fallen "morning star" (Latin: Lucifer), while Ezekiel 28 describes the fall of a proud, angelic being. The New Testament in Revelation 12:7–9 describes a war in heaven where Michael and his angels defeat the dragon (Satan), who is then thrown down to earth along with his followers. Jude 1:6 and 2 Peter 2:4 also mention angels who sinned and were cast into darkness.

Theologically, the fall of the angels represents the misuse of free will—even among heavenly beings—and the introduction of sin, temptation, and spiritual warfare into the universe. These fallen angels are often considered to be demons, working in opposition to God and humanity. Despite their fall, traditional teachings emphasize that God's power and goodness ultimately prevail, and the fall serves as a cautionary tale about pride, rebellion, and the consequences of turning away from divine truth.

Angels or divine positive beings appear in various forms across cultures—such as spirit guides or ancestral protectors. Whether seen as literal beings or symbolic of divine presence and guidance, or even our original divine state, angels represent the idea that we are not alone, and that help, protection, and messages from the divine can reach us even in unseen ways.

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