OMBS7/ Are Angels Just For Kids

Praying for you  PRAYER - "Through Your Prayer, I Will Be Saved From My Bonds" When adversities come, a Christian must not freeze or assume that he did the wrong thing. The flood of adversities that Paul suffered, "have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; ...And many of the brethren ...waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear." Paul expressed undaunted hope that with the saints' prayers, and the Spirit of the Lord, he would be saved from his adversities. Philippians 1:19 - "I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ." PRINCIPAL - "The Churches Of Galatia" There was no city named Galatia. Galatia was a region in central Asia Minor, mostly identified today with western Turkey. The general purpose of Paul's epistle to the Galatians was to address a damaging conflict raging among the several Galatian Churches, between the Jewish and Gentile Christians regarding circumcision and the keeping of Moses' law. Paul first established his own credentials, then explained that circumcision was NOT necessary under grace, and closed by urging them not to abuse the grace of God by ignoring the laws of God.  Galatians 1:1-2 - "Paul, an apostle, ...unto the churches of Galatia." PRINCIPLE - "Doing The Will Of God Can Be Extremely Perilous" Christians who live in beautiful homes, drive luxurious cars, wear nice clothes and eat in fine restaurants should remember that from the beginning, it was not so. Like Paul, we must willingly suffer anything God requires.  2 Corinthians 11:23-27 - "labours, ...stripes, ...prisons, ...deaths, ...five times received I forty stripes save one. ...Thrice ...beaten with rods, ...stoned, ...shipwreck, ...night and a day...in the deep; ...journeyings often, in perils of waters, ...robbers, ...perils by mine own countrymen, ...by the heathen, ...in the city, ...in the wilderness, ...in the sea, ...among false brethren; ...weariness ...painfulness, ...watchings, ...hunger and thirst, ...fastings, ...cold ...nakedness." PROPHECY - "Believe No Other Gospel, Whether By Men Or Angels" People are fickle. As Paul established so many churches in Asia Minor, certain Jews declared theological war on the Christians, trying to subvert them. Paul exclaimed, "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ." Grave deceptions also threaten the Church today. Reject them! Galatians 1:8 - "Though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed."   Are Angels Just for Kids?

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? - Hebrews 1:14

Most of us heard about our guardian angel when we were just children. And, in those days, it was a comforting thought. With monsters lurking behind the closet door and creepy things crawling beneath the bed, it was good to know that someone was there to protect us when the light was out. But, as the years passed, we outgrew our childhood fears. The imaginary creatures that had once seemed so real disappeared from our minds—and sadly enough, for most of us, the angels did too. But angels are not just kid stuff. They're powerful spirits sent forth to minister for us who are heirs of salvation. The word salvation in Hebrews 1:14 is from the Greek word soteria meaning "deliverance, preservation...material, and temporal deliverance." Just think about that! God has created vast numbers of gloriously powerful spiritual beings for the express purpose of protecting us and delivering us from the evils of this world. And remember, according to Psalm 103:20, the Word of God is what puts those angels in action. So when you're in trouble, don't cower and cry about how awful things are. Speak the Word! Give your angels something to respond to. Then be patient and let them have time to work. They'll get their job done.

Plan of Salvation read acts 2:38