The Lord of Spirits His Ministers Flaming Fire
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Nov 13, 2020 Exploring the depth of heaven, roles of angels, and saints in glory. Angelic intercession in ancient Jewish beliefs and the relationship between mental illness and spiritual affliction. Honoring kings and authority in worship, ruling with Christ, and praying to saints in Orthodox Christianity. Exploring the concept of angels as ministers of flaming fire and upcoming episode on Giants.
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Heaven's Active Purpose
- Heaven is not static or boring but active and meaningful for saints reigning with Christ.
- Christians participate in divine governance and priesthood, fulfilling ongoing ministry in God's kingdom.
Shared Spiritual Intercession
- Saints and angels intercede and pray alongside humans, forming a shared spiritual fellowship.
- Ancient peoples regularly experienced spiritual encounters making intercession a natural practice, not an oddity.
Difference Between Worship and Veneration
- Scriptural worship focuses on sacrifice offered to God, not saints or angels.
- Veneration of saints and angels honors them without confusing it with the worship due only to God.