Originally published: New York: Random House, Ã1976.

Angels are God’s messengers and His spirit army, and they are very numerous. Make no mistake, angels do exist! They exist to serve “those who will inherit salvation”. But because they are invisible, we tend to forget their role in carrying out God’s purpose and plan. Many angels have been given the duty of serving our needs, and their responsibilities and assignments may change with circumstances. Inside study aid: -- The Origin of the Spirit Realm -- The Vast Multitudes of Heaven’s Armies -- Should We Worship or Pray to Angels? -- Appearing in Human Form -- Did Angels Interbreed With Women to Produce Giants? -- Popular, But Wrong, Ideas About Angels -- Where Did the Idea of Angels as Babies Originate? -- Leading Angels: Michael and Gabriel -- What Is the Origin of Satan and Demons? -- Different Kinds of Angels -- Serving God and Mankind -- Personal Stories of Angelic Encounters

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God gave man the breath of life, a soul and a spirit that allows the Holy Spirit to commune with man. Genesis 2:7 reads, “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living Soul.” Man was created with both a physical body and a spiritual body. The spiritual body lives forever and is composed of both a soul and a spirit. At the center of the soul is the spirit that lives forever for the purpose of worshiping, praising, and thanking him for the gift of eternal life through his Son, Jesus Christ. Luke 1:46–47 reads, “And Mary said, ‘My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.’” Since the time Adam was created, God has been communicating with man in many different ways and through many different people and angels. Men and women have been given a physical body that is miraculous in many ways, but fragile and vulnerable to disease and sin. Our time here on earth is short and can end at any moment. We need to begin by listening to his messengers.

Angels Are Your Powerful Protectors and Helpers Charles and Frances Hunter describe their own personal encounters with angels and what the Bible tells us about these messengers of God. They report on the different kinds of angels and their roles, how God’s messengers can impact your life, and how to experience the presence of God. God uses angels to… Protect us Comfort and encourage us Bring us strength during trials Help us witness to others Wage spiritual warfare Communicate His will to us Bring answers to prayer The Bible records over one hundred appearances of angels to both men and women. Discover the many purposes of angels, both historically and in your daily life.

Guardian angels. Divine messengers. Fiery spirits. Winged cherubim. The realm where these beings live is invisible to us. Most of the time, so are the angels themselves. So how do we know they’re real? How can we be sure they’re there? And what do we really know about them? Angels: a 90-Day Devotional about God’s Messengers explores over one hundred Bible passages in which angels make an appearance. In addition, there are Q and As, myths busters, hymns, Bible story retellings, pop culture references, and trivia that help you sort fact from fiction. So spend the next ninety days really exploring the world of angels, and learn more about what is taking place all around you.