Who Is the Archangel Michael? - JW.ORG
The Bible’s answer. Michael, referred to by some religions as “Saint Michael,” is evidently a name given to Jesus before and after his life on earth. a Michael disputed with Satan after the death of Moses and helped an angel deliver God’s message to the prophet Daniel. (Daniel 10:13, 21; Jude 9) Michael lives up to the meaning of his ...
Who or What Are Angels? | Bible Questions - JW.ORG
The Bible’s answer. Angels are beings who have greater power and ability than humans. (2 Peter 2: 11) They exist in heaven, or the spirit realm, which is a level of existence higher than the physical universe. (1 Kings 8: 27; John 6: 38) Thus, they are also referred to as spirits. — 1 Kings 22:21; Psalm 18:10.
The Truth About Angels - JW.ORG
Angels were created with personalities, divine qualities, and free will. Hence, like humans, they can choose to do right or wrong. Sadly, some angels chose to rebel against God. — Jude 6. a A myriad is 10,000. One myriad times one myriad is 100 million. Yet, Revelation speaks of “myriads of myriads” of angels.
Do You Have A Guardian Angel? - JW.ORG
The Bible does not teach that each individual has a guardian angel. True, Jesus once said: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones [Christ’s disciples], for I tell you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10) However, rather than implying that each person has a ...
Who Were the Nephilim? Giants in the Bible - JW.ORG
The Nephilim were giants, the violent superhuman offspring produced when wicked angels mated with human women in the days of Noah. a. The Bible account says that “the sons of the true God began to notice that the daughters of men were beautiful.” (Genesis 6:2) Those ‘sons of God’ were actually spirit creatures who rebelled against God ...
Ezekiel’s Visions of God—Ezekiel 1:1 - JW.ORG
23 Read Ezekiel 1:26-28. Throughout his description of this vision, Ezekiel often uses such expressions as “appearance,” “appeared to be,” “resembled,” and “something like.”. But in these verses, that tendency intensifies. He seems to be trying to find words for sights that were almost beyond description.
Image Index References - JW.ORG
Page 190 Paul’s nephew speaks to Claudius Lysias in the Tower of Antonia, possible location of Paul’s custody. Herod’s temple shown in the background. Page 206 Paul prays for weary travelers in the hold of a cargo ship. Page 222 The prisoner Paul, chained to a Roman soldier, viewing part of the city of Rome.
Creation | What the Bible Says - JW.ORG
God created the universe, including the earth, in the indefinite past —“in the beginning,” as Genesis 1:1 says. Modern science agrees that the universe had a beginning. A recent scientific model suggests it to be almost 14 billion years old. The Bible also describes six “days” of creation. However, it does not say that these were 24 ...
Wildlife Declines 73% in 50 Years—What Does the Bible Say?
On October 9, 2024, the World Wildlife Fund released a sobering report about the effect of human activity on wildlife. It revealed that “over the past 50 years (1970-2020), the average size of monitored wildlife populations has shrunk by 73%.”. The report warned: “It is no exaggeration to say that what happens in the next five years will ...
The Four Living Creatures With Four Faces—Ezekiel Chapter 1
3 Read Ezekiel 1:4, 5. Ezekiel describes “what looked like four living creatures” with angelic, human, and animal features. Notice how precisely Ezekiel recorded his impression, stating that he saw “what looked like” living creatures. As you read the entire vision found in Ezekiel chapter 1, you will note that the prophet repeatedly ...