Angels today, more often than not, are depicted as sweet, gentle, benign, humanlike figures who offer comfort, soothe our worries, and sometimes provide protection from various troubles.
While there's nothing in the Bible that says that image of angels is wrong, it isn't how they are typically described in Scripture.
So what does a Biblically accurate angel look like? It depends — there are a lot of different types of angels in the Bible. Here's a look at each of them. |
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November 7 — Is Christianity struggling or flourishing? According to Lausanne's massive State of the Great Commission report, "your answer probably depends on where you live." Highlights from the report include looking at the average representative Christian today; the fact that the Christian percentage of the world's population hasn't grown since 1900; the primacy of discipleship in evangelism; and more. (Christianity Today, from the Lausanne Movement) |
| November 8 — The Vatican has opened a new visitors' center near St. Peter's Basilica to accommodate the anticipated influx of pilgrims during the 2025 Year of Jubilee. This center will assist and engage visitors — especially students — with multilingual staff, ticket sales, planning assistance, learning programs, and disability accommodations. Proceeds from the gift shop will support projects with the Be Human Foundation. (Aleteia) |
| November 9 — In Dublin, Ireland, 12,000 Christians participated in the inaugural "March for Jesus," with support from both Irish and Northern Irish churches. The event celebrated Ireland's Christian heritage, dating back to St. Patrick. Participants sang, prayed, and proclaimed Jesus' significance. Leaders prayed for Ireland's spiritual renewal and social alignment with biblical values. (Christian Today) |
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The book of the prophet Ezekiel is one of the strangest and at times disturbing books of the Bible — but all that wild imagery has a very serious message. Your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. LEARN MORE ► |
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In recent years, increasing numbers of Christians are "deconstructing" their faith, critically analyzing Christianity and finding that it falls short.
But in spite of what you may have heard, as many as 86% of deconstructors don't walk away from the faith altogether, but instead find another form of Christianity that fits them better. |
| Anxiety and anger are so widespread in our culture that if you're not anxious and angry, people will suspect it's because you're willfully ignorant of all the Big Issues. You just don't know, or you don't care, because if you did, you'd be just as scared and ticked off as they are.
Is it possible to have real joy in such an anxious, angry world? According to bestselling author and podcaster Brant Hansen, it is — if you believe what Jesus believes. | |
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