Angel: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| (11 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[ | <!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:천사]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->An '''angel''' is a spiritual being, invisible to the human eye, and serves as a divine envoy who carries out the will of [[God]]—in essence, a '''''messenger of God'''.'' Because of the pure and beautiful image often associated with angels, the term is sometimes used to describe an exceptionally good person. | ||
An '''angel''' is a spiritual being, invisible to the human eye, and serves as a divine envoy who carries out the will of [[God]]—in essence, a '''''messenger of God'''.'' Because of the pure and beautiful image often associated with angels, the term is sometimes used to describe an exceptionally good person. | |||
However, angels are not perfect beings and are capable of | However, angels are not perfect beings and are capable of sinning. Those who remain sinless travel between heaven and earth, fulfilling divine missions through the power granted by God. In contrast, angels who have sinned are cast down to earth in human form. All people living on earth were originally angels in heaven. Even those who have fallen and now live as mortals are given the chance to repent, be clothed once again in the garments of angels, and return to their [[Kingdom of Heaven|heavenly home]]. | ||
==Meaning of Angel== | ==Meaning of Angel== | ||
| Line 8: | Line 7: | ||
==Appearance and Attributes== | ==Appearance and Attributes== | ||
[[file:Arce d'Alliance. Carte du voïage des Israëlites. xviie siècle.JPG |thumb | 270px |The cherubim of the ark of the covenant are depicted with wings.This is part of a depiction by 18th-century French sculptor Jean Baptiste Liébaux, housed in the National Library of France.]] | [[file:Arce d'Alliance. Carte du voïage des Israëlites. xviie siècle.JPG |thumb | 270px |The cherubim of the ark of the covenant are depicted with wings. This is part of a depiction by 18th-century French sculptor Jean Baptiste Liébaux, housed in the National Library of France.]] | ||
In the Bible, angels are often described as wearing white, radiant clothing,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+20%3A12&version=NIV |title=John 20:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+15%3A6&version=NIV |title=Revelation 15:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> capable of flight,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+9%3A21&version=NIV |title=Daniel 9:21 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+14%3A6&version=NIV |title=Revelation 14:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and sometimes depicted with wings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+25%3A20&version=NIV |title=Exodus 25:20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+6%3A2&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 6:2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> They possess designated ranks and dwelling places,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude+1%3A6&version=NIV |title=Jude 1:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+4%3A16&version=NIV |title=1 Thessalonians 4:16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and they can appear in human form within the physical world.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis | In the Bible, angels are often described as wearing white, radiant clothing,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+20%3A12&version=NIV |title=John 20:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+15%3A6&version=NIV |title=Revelation 15:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> capable of flight,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+9%3A21&version=NIV |title=Daniel 9:21 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+14%3A6&version=NIV |title=Revelation 14:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and sometimes depicted with wings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+25%3A20&version=NIV |title=Exodus 25:20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+6%3A2&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 6:2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> They possess designated ranks and dwelling places,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude+1%3A6&version=NIV |title=Jude 1:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+4%3A16&version=NIV |title=1 Thessalonians 4:16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and they can appear in human form within the physical world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Genesis 18:1–2, 19:1 |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2018%3A1%E2%80%932%2C%2019%3A1&version=NIV |publisher= |quote=}}</ref> Although they are granted wisdom and power by God to carry out His will,<ref>{{Cite web |title=2 Samuel 14:17, 20 |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2014%3A17%2C%2020&version=NIV |publisher= |quote=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+2%3A11&version=NIV |title=2 Peter 2:11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> angels are not to be worshiped by people.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+19%3A10&version=NIV |title=Revelation 19:10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> They are not perfect beings<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+4%3A18&version=NIV |title=Job 4:18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A36&version=NIV |title=Matthew 24:36 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>—if they sin, they can fall under God’s judgment and be cursed or even cast into [[hell]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+1%3A8&version=NIV |title=Galatians 1:8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+2%3A4&version=NIV |title=2 Peter 2:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
Angels are, by nature, created beings<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms+148%3A1%2C&version=NIV |title=Psalms 148:1, 5 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> formed from God’s breath of life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A7&version=NIV |title=Genesis 2:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1%3A14&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 1:14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This divine breath—often understood as life-giving energy—is composed of elements that flow from God’s fundamental power. Because of this, God is called the Father of all spirits,'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+12%3A9&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 12:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>''' and all angels and [[Soul|souls]] are regarded as sons of God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+38%3A7&version=NIV |title=Job 38:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Their number is vast beyond human comprehension.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms+68%3A17&version=NIV |title=Psalms 68:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+12%3A22&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 12:22 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Angels specifically mentioned in the Bible include Gabriel, the Seraphim, the Cherubim, and Lucifer. | Angels are, by nature, created beings<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms+148%3A1%2C&version=NIV |title=Psalms 148:1, 5 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> formed from God’s breath of life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A7&version=NIV |title=Genesis 2:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1%3A14&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 1:14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This divine breath—often understood as life-giving energy—is composed of elements that flow from God’s fundamental power. Because of this, God is called the Father of all spirits,'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+12%3A9&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 12:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>''' and all angels and [[Soul|souls]] are regarded as sons of God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+38%3A7&version=NIV |title=Job 38:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Their number is vast beyond human comprehension.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms+68%3A17&version=NIV |title=Psalms 68:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+12%3A22&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 12:22 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Angels specifically mentioned in the Bible include Gabriel, the Seraphim, the Cherubim, and Lucifer. | ||
| Line 35: | Line 34: | ||
==Ability== | ==Ability== | ||
[[file:Gerrit van Honthorst (c.1590-1592-1656) (after) - The Angel Appearing to Saint Peter - 1271037 - National Trust.jpg |thumb | 270px |The Angel Appearing to Saint | [[file:Gerrit van Honthorst (c.1590-1592-1656) (after) - The Angel Appearing to Saint Peter - 1271037 - National Trust.jpg |thumb | 270px |The Angel Appearing to Saint Peter Author unknown, held by National Trust, U.K.]] | ||
*'''They move without speed limits''' | *'''They move without speed limits''' | ||
:When the prophet Daniel prayed to God, the angel Gabriel appeared before he even finished his prayer. Though Gabriel had been in the presence of God, he reached Daniel in mere moments. To understand the magnitude of this, consider that the Milky Way galaxy—where Earth is located—spans about 100,000 light-years across. That means it would take 100,000 years to travel this distance at the speed of light, which is 300,000 km per second<ref>[https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/features/cosmic/milkyway_info.html The Milky Way], ''NASA''</ref>—fast enough to circle the Earth seven and a half times in just one second.<ref>[https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/171-light-basics Light basics], ''Science Learning Hub''</ref> The Heavenly Jerusalem, God’s city, is said to be at the center of the vast universe filled with such galaxies. From there to Earth, an angel arrived in the blink of an eye while Daniel was still praying.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+9%3A21-23&version=NIV |title=Daniel 9:21–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | :When the prophet Daniel prayed to God, the angel Gabriel appeared before he even finished his prayer. Though Gabriel had been in the presence of God, he reached Daniel in mere moments. To understand the magnitude of this, consider that the Milky Way galaxy—where Earth is located—spans about 100,000 light-years across. That means it would take 100,000 years to travel this distance at the speed of light, which is 300,000 km per second<ref>[https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/features/cosmic/milkyway_info.html The Milky Way], ''NASA''</ref>—fast enough to circle the Earth seven and a half times in just one second.<ref>[https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/171-light-basics Light basics], ''Science Learning Hub''</ref> The Heavenly Jerusalem, God’s city, is said to be at the center of the vast universe filled with such galaxies. From there to Earth, an angel arrived in the blink of an eye while Daniel was still praying.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+9%3A21-23&version=NIV |title=Daniel 9:21–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
| Line 56: | Line 55: | ||
* Do you not know that we will '''judge angels'''? How much more the things of this life! ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A3&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 6:3]) | * Do you not know that we will '''judge angels'''? How much more the things of this life! ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A3&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 6:3]) | ||
Third, angels do not fully understand the profound mysteries | Third, angels do not fully understand the profound mysteries of God. In contrast, the Holy Spirit knows all things—even the deep and hidden things of God. | ||
* They spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A12&version=NIV 1 Peter 1:12]) | * They spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. '''Even angels long to look into''' these things. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A12&version=NIV 1 Peter 1:12]) | ||
* But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A10&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 2:10]) | * But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. '''The Spirit searches all things''', even the deep things of God. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A10&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 2:10]) | ||
Comparing these differences proves that there is a fundamental difference between angels and the Holy Spirit. | Comparing these differences proves that there is a fundamental difference between angels and the Holy Spirit. | ||
| Line 70: | Line 69: | ||
In the Parable of the Hundred Sheep, the shepherd who rejoices after finding the one lost sheep represents '''Jesus'''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+19%3A10&version=NIV |title=Luke 19:10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10-11&version=NIV |title=John 10:10–11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Since Jesus came down to earth from heaven, the '''ninety-nine sheep''' symbolize the angels who remained in heaven, while the '''one lost sheep''' represents the people living on this earth. Jesus compared the joy of finding the lost sheep to the joy in heaven over '''one sinner who repents''', revealing that the people of this world are '''sinners'''. In other words, '''angels who sinned in heaven were born into this world as humans.''' | In the Parable of the Hundred Sheep, the shepherd who rejoices after finding the one lost sheep represents '''Jesus'''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+19%3A10&version=NIV |title=Luke 19:10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10-11&version=NIV |title=John 10:10–11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Since Jesus came down to earth from heaven, the '''ninety-nine sheep''' symbolize the angels who remained in heaven, while the '''one lost sheep''' represents the people living on this earth. Jesus compared the joy of finding the lost sheep to the joy in heaven over '''one sinner who repents''', revealing that the people of this world are '''sinners'''. In other words, '''angels who sinned in heaven were born into this world as humans.''' | ||
To help us understand this truth, God used the '''King of Tyre''' and the '''King of Babylon''' as examples in the Bible, showing that people on earth are, in fact, angels who once sinned in heaven.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+28%3A17&version=NIV |title=Ezekiel 28:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+14%3A4%2C&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 14:4, 13-15 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Furthermore, the Bible records that '''Job''' and '''[[Solomon]]''' existed before the [[Six-Day Creation|creation]] of the world—evidence that humans first existed as angels in heaven before being born into the flesh.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job | To help us understand this truth, God used the '''King of Tyre''' and the '''King of Babylon''' as examples in the Bible, showing that people on earth are, in fact, angels who once sinned in heaven.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+28%3A17&version=NIV |title=Ezekiel 28:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+14%3A4%2C&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 14:4, 13-15 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Furthermore, the Bible records that '''Job''' and '''[[Solomon]]''' existed before the [[Six-Day Creation|creation]] of the world—evidence that humans first existed as angels in heaven before being born into the flesh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Job 38:4, 21 |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%2038%3A4%2C%2021&version=NIV |publisher= |quote=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+8%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Proverbs 8:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Therefore, we are not born as humans and later become angels. Rather, angels who sinned were born as humans, and when they are saved, they are restored to their angelic form and return to heaven. | ||
This world serves as a [[City of Refuge|refuge]] for angels who sinned; their true home is heaven.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A16&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 11:16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> God proclaimed the [[gospel]] on this earth so that these fallen angels could repent and find their way back to their heavenly dwelling. The angels who remained in heaven and were never born into the flesh long to understand this gospel.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A12&version=NIV |title=1 Peter 1:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> When the redeemed return to heaven, they will become heirs of God<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A17&version=NIV |title=Romans 8:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A6&version=NIV |title=Ephesians 3:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and receive authority to judge even the angels who stayed in heaven.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A3&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 6:3 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | This world serves as a [[City of Refuge|refuge]] for angels who sinned; their true home is heaven.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A16&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 11:16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> God proclaimed the [[gospel]] on this earth so that these fallen angels could repent and find their way back to their heavenly dwelling. The angels who remained in heaven and were never born into the flesh long to understand this gospel.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A12&version=NIV |title=1 Peter 1:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> When the redeemed return to heaven, they will become heirs of God<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A17&version=NIV |title=Romans 8:17 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A6&version=NIV |title=Ephesians 3:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and receive authority to judge even the angels who stayed in heaven.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A3&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 6:3 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==Glory of the Angelic World== | ==Glory of the Angelic World== | ||
[[file:NASA Unveils Celestial Fireworks as Official Hubble 25th Anniversary Image.jpg |thumb | 270px |The glory of the angelic world is beyond what the human brain can imagine.The image of the cluster Westerlund 2, released by NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope. [https://hubblesite.org/contents/media/images/2015/12/3519-Image.html?page=1&keyword=Fireworks View original image]]] | [[file:NASA Unveils Celestial Fireworks as Official Hubble 25th Anniversary Image.jpg |thumb | 270px |The glory of the angelic world is beyond what the human brain can imagine. The image of the cluster Westerlund 2, released by NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope. [https://hubblesite.org/contents/media/images/2015/12/3519-Image.html?page=1&keyword=Fireworks View original image]]] | ||
The angelic world is not like the Garden of Eden where [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] once lived. The Garden of Eden had the institution of marriage and was a place where people lived in the flesh.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A18&version=NIV |title=Genesis 2:18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A7&version=NIV |title=Genesis 2:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> However, the angelic world has no system of marriage and is inhabited by spiritual beings.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A44&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 15:44 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> After the work of redemption is complete, God’s people will enter the angelic world—a realm without death<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A4&version=NIV |title=Revelation 21:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>—so they cannot go there in a mortal body. | The angelic world is not like the Garden of Eden where [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] once lived. The Garden of Eden had the institution of marriage and was a place where people lived in the flesh.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A18&version=NIV |title=Genesis 2:18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A7&version=NIV |title=Genesis 2:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> However, the angelic world has no system of marriage and is inhabited by spiritual beings.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A44&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 15:44 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> After the work of redemption is complete, God’s people will enter the angelic world—a realm without death<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A4&version=NIV |title=Revelation 21:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>—so they cannot go there in a mortal body. | ||
| Line 82: | Line 81: | ||
{{quote5 |내용= I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but '''we will all be changed'''—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and '''we will be changed'''. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A50-52&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 15:50–52]}} | {{quote5 |내용= I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but '''we will all be changed'''—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and '''we will be changed'''. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A50-52&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 15:50–52]}} | ||
The holy | The holy people who are clothed in the garments of angels and restored to the glory of the angelic world will enjoy royal authority forever, moving freely through the vast expanse.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A2&version=NIV |title=John 14:2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+22%3A5&version=NIV |title=Revelation 22:5 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> In the angelic world, there is a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, and a tree of life that bears fruit every month.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+22%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Revelation 22:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This water and fruit of the tree of life are a mysterious nourishment made from God’s word. The holy people of the angelic world are blessed to dine with God at His table, eating this spiritual food that cannot be seen with human eyes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A30&version=NIV |title=Luke 22:30 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
The Bible only briefly describes the glory of the angelic world. No matter how wise or intelligent a person may be, there are limits to how much a human can understand that glory.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A9&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 2:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The glory is so overwhelming that the angels give eternal thanks, glory, and worship to God. | The Bible only briefly describes the glory of the angelic world. No matter how wise or intelligent a person may be, there are limits to how much a human can understand that glory.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A9&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 2:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The glory is so overwhelming that the angels give eternal thanks, glory, and worship to God. | ||