Who accomplished this great victory in Jehovah's name? The Bible says it is Michael and his angels. But who is Michael? The name "Michael" means "Who Is Like God?" So Michael must be interested in vindicating Jehovah's sovereignty by proving that no one is to be compared to Him. In Jude verse 9, he is called "Michael the archangel." Interestingly, the title "archangel" is used everywhere in the Bible with reference to only one person: Jesus Christ. Paul says of him: "The Lord himself will descend from heaven and a commanding call, with an archangel's voice and with God's trumpet." (1 Thessalonians 4:16) The title "archangel" means "chief of the angels." So it is not surprising that Revelation speaks of "Michael and his angels." Other places where the Bible mentions angels subject to a righteous servant of God have reference to Jesus. Thus, Paul speaks of "the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven and with his powerful angels." - 2 THESSALONIANS 1:7; see also MATTHEW 24:30, 31; 25:31.
Next time: Chapter Twenty-Seven/God's Kingdom Is Born! - War in Heaven! - Conclsion
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