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What the Bible Says about Angels

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This is the first book that I've read by David Jeremiah, but it won't be the last.

The style and clarity of his presentation and writing, and the manner in which he puts across this message is commendable.

David Jeremiah presents an extremely thorough Biblical study of Angels. Through many, many Biblical references and examples, he demonstrates and describes the role of Angels as powerful guardians and messengers of guidance, enlightenment and comfort to God's people and how they are used in pursuit of God's purposes.

The author shows clearly that Angels are themselves created beings and are not to be regarded as items of worship, fantasy or idols.

This is a very accurate book which dismisses many of today's myths surrounding Angels and which is based only on Biblical truths.

A must read for anyone with the slightest interest in learning the truth about Angels.

A comprehensive study of the scriptures and common beliefs regarding God's Messengers. Dispels many myths and is full of new knowledge. No topic is discussed with complete scriptural basis and citation. A very important part of my personal Bible books collection.

Dr. Jerimiah is a very entertaining author though he presents mostly the pre-millinialist view. There are some weaknesses to the presentation. A case in point, the section speaking about the controversy surrounding Gen.: 6 regarding the therory that Angels were on Earth finding mates and having offspring with woman. While he is correct, these might have been Adam's decendants, the translations from the Hebrew were that there were heavanly beings whose offspring were immortal. Maybe not God's angels (Satan's?)but heavanly beings none the less. There are other instances but these do NOT detract from the enjoyment of this wonderful text that is very attractively bound. The hard-bound version is even more! attractive. I found the book very insipring and a bolster to my overall faith. On reading this book, I am searching for other books by the dynamic author. You must read if you are, as I am, a believer seeking a better understanding of God' revalation to man.

With all of the angel mania in today's culture, this book is a study based on what the BIBLE says about angels. Very well written, and, when combined with Billy Graham's book on angels, will give you an excellent knowledge of what the Bible does say about angels. I used it and the study guide (avail from Turning Point Ministries) to teach a Sunday School Class, which went very well.

Dr. Jeremiah offers strong truths about angels which are Biblically backed and does so in his own patented, light-hearted way. This book dispells any fictional thoughts one may have had about them. He is indeed a pleasure to read or hear.

As the author points out in his book, we see all kinds of angels in art, architecture, and literature, from the chubby-cheeked little cherub to the ethereal angel we see on Christmas trees. However, where do we get this idea of what they look like and what they do?

Although Dr. Jeremiah (senior pastor at Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego) does give narratives from people who have had "encounters" with angels, the bulk of the book concerns what the Bible states about angels. I had to wonder where we get our notions of angels given what the Bible said. There seems to be a disconnect. Jeremiah touches on possible reasons for this disconnect, but the focus is on how angels are described in the Bible.

Dr. Jeremiah is a pastor who is trying to instruct us on what the Bible says. Christians or undecideds would find this interesting, but I think anyone wanting to learn more about angels would find this intriguing.

This book is very well done and written by a well-recognized author. I have enjoyed it immensely! Wouldn't hesitate to recommmend it to others; in fact, I purchased a copy for a birthday gift for my neighbor.

"Anyone who goes into a study of angels with a high view of God will come away with an even higher view."

David Jeremiah closes his first chapter with these words. His book gives a comprehensive study of angels. But even more, it focuses on God (though still teaching on angels) from beginning to end.

This is by far the best book I've read on angels.

Jeremiah keeps his priorities in line throughout. He uses primarily Biblical text to teach (adding a few helpful outside texts and acknowledging when he uses them). We learn of angels' presence, appearance, worship, roles, sounds, etc. There's even one chapter on "Hell's Angels," but coverage is minimal, tucked away toward the end (and with all of God's greatness that we learn in un-fallen angels, that is their proper place).

Jeremiah even adds a touch of creative flair to his presentation of the text, making understanding richer (without overreading into it). His writing style is smooth - smart but not bookish.

This is the first of David Jeremiah's works I've read, and I was thoroughly delighted, right down to the appendixes of Scriptural references (eight pages!) and helpful subject index.

What I took away is summarized well in his final chapter: "That angels truly love the Lord, and will always love to serve him... and so will I."

A GREAT read.

My keen interest in Angels was woefully disappointed in this book.

Reader Be Aware! Dr. Jeremiah is a Southern Baptist fundamentalist, a fact he fails to disclose, and makes too many exaggerated claims that are totally unfounded. Other claims are just plain nonsense. His many quotes of others are not from Biblical authorities but other Southern Baptist fundamentalists.

For example, he says on page 34: "Throughout the Bible, angels are called "the hosts of the Lord" or "The Lord of hosts". In fact, there is only one reference (KJV/Exodus 12:40 & 41) to "hosts of the Lord" and that refers to the children of Israel.

The author states: "It is wrong to "ASK YOUR ANGEL" something." Mary, the mother of Jesus did [KJV/Luke 1:34] and Zechariahs, the father of John the Baptist did [KJV/Luke 1:18]. In both these cases, Mary and Zechariahs were given extremely valuable information that otherwise would not have been given had they had not ask.

Dr. Jeremiah quotes a Dr. Criswell who flatly states that "angels do not sing." The Bible says they do in [KJV/Job:38:7]. Criswell's invented reason why they do not is purely his own invention.

ONLY SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER HEARD THE ANGELS SING WOULD MAKE A STATEMENT THAT THEY DO NOT.

The author concludes the Criswell quote with "it takes a saved soul to sing!". What? Of all humanity since the first humans, only the saved can sing? Nearly every human being that has ever lived can sing to some degree. So, by Criswell's claim, I guess we all have been saved without knowing about it!

If you really want to learn about angels, take all of your judgements, opinions, concepts and your EGO and all of your BELIEFS and put them aside. All these are nothing but products of the human mind. Then, open your HEART and with Love, feel their presence.