Who or What Are Angels?/The Bible's Answer - Conclusion

 Misconception about angels: Angels are immortal.

Fact: Wicked angels, including Satan, will be destroyed. -JUDE 6. 

Misconception: People become angels when they die. 

Fact: Angels are a separate creation of God, not resurrected humans. (Colossians 1:16) People who are raised to life in heaven receive the gift of immortal life from God. (1 Corinthians 15:53, 54) They will have a status higher than the angels. - 1 CORINTHIANS 6:3. 

Misconception: Angels exist to serve humans.

Fact: Angels obey God's commands, not ours. (Psalm 103:20, 21) Even Jesus acknowledged that he would call on God for help, not directly on angels. - MATTHEW 6:23.

Misconception: We can pray to angels for help.

Fact: Prayer to God is part of our worship, which belongs to Jehovah God. (Revelation 19:10) We should pray only to God, through Jesus. -JOHN 14:6.

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