Angels

Angels are mentioned in thirty-six of the sixty-six books of the Bible. The Hebrew and Greek words both mean messenger; they are means by whom God reveals Himself and His salvation to us. Indeed, angels are the servants of the elect, "sent forth to minister for those who shall be the heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14). Angels are invisible, non-corporeal creatures who owe their existence to God. "He also created the angels good, to be His messengers and to serve the elect" (Belgic Confession, Art....