Jehovah isn't the name of God (Yahweh)
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Is Jesus the Archangel Michael? |
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Few know that both the Seventh Day Adventist and the Jehovah's Witnesses both hold to this unBiblical doctrine that Jesus is the archangel Michael. Part of that is due to the fact that both cults hide this fact even from those of their own faith. They know if this actually got out, that evangelical Christians would be instantly and accurately able to identify both as cults. Since both think themselves as and wish to identified as Christian, just like the Mormons also do, they keep this false doctrine tightly under wraps and only reveal it when cornered.
Ref: Official SDA doctrine: Christ, & Michael, & Archangel | ExAdventist:Quick Intro to SDA | Wikipedia: Christ & the archangel Michael | Ex Adventist: Jesus is not Michael | JW:Who is Michael the Archangel | Jehovah's Witness: Witnessing Tips | Apologetics Press: Is Jesus Really Michael the Archangel
Ref: Official SDA doctrine: Christ, & Michael, & Archangel | ExAdventist:Quick Intro to SDA | Wikipedia: Christ & the archangel Michael | Ex Adventist: Jesus is not Michael | JW:Who is Michael the Archangel | Jehovah's Witness: Witnessing Tips | Apologetics Press: Is Jesus Really Michael the Archangel
Did Jesus CLAIM to be God?
Both SDA and Jehovah's Witnesses hold that within the Bible Jesus never made the claim to be divine, or God himself. However Jesus is shown to claim divinity in the Bible
Both SDA and Jehovah's Witnesses hold that within the Bible Jesus never made the claim to be divine, or God himself. However Jesus is shown to claim divinity in the Bible
John 5:17-18 (NWT-New World Translation)
17 But he (Jesus) answered them, My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working. 18 This is why the Jews began seeking to kill him, because he not onlywas he breaking the Sabbath but he was also calling God his own Father, making himself EQUAL to God. John 8:58 (NWT) Jesus said unto them: "Most truly, I say to you, BEFORE Abraham came into existence, I HAVE BEEN. |
Can Jesus be an Angel?
Both SDA and Jehovah's Witnesses claim Jesus was the "angel of God" in the old testament. Hebrews shows Jesus was definitely God himself.
Both SDA and Jehovah's Witnesses claim Jesus was the "angel of God" in the old testament. Hebrews shows Jesus was definitely God himself.
Psalm 8:4-5 (NWT)
4 What is mortal man, that keep him in mind? And a son of man, that you take care of him? 5 You made him a little lower than the godlike ones (angels), and you crowned him with glory and splendor. For example to which of the angels did God ever say: 'You are my son; today I have become your father?'" Hebrews 1:5 "But about the Son He says: ' God is your throne forever and ever...'" Hebrews 1:8 "But to which of the angels has He ever said, 'Sit at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet?' Are they [the angels] not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?" Hebrews 1:13-14 Hebrews 2:16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. |
Inconsistency between Jesus and Michael
Another good question is, if Jesus was the angel Michael, how come Jesus was able to command satan to depart in Matthew but can not in Jude?
Another good question is, if Jesus was the angel Michael, how come Jesus was able to command satan to depart in Matthew but can not in Jude?
Matthew 4:10-11 (NWT)
Then said Jesus to him, "GO AWAY, Satan! for it is written, It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service." 11 THEN THE DEVIL LEFT HIM. And look! angels came and began to minister to him. Jude 9 (NWT) But Michael the archangel, had a difference with the Devil and was disputing about Moses body, he DARED NOT TO BRING JUDGEMENT against him in abusive terms, but said: "May Jehovah rebuke thee. |
Apparently Jesus is way stronger than even the Archangel Michael, as He could command even Satan and Satan had to obey. Michael is a created being just like Satan, but Jesus is from everlasting to everlasting as God. In light of that no wonder Jesus could command the most powerful of angels that even Michael could not.
CONCLUSION
Clearly the Bible says Jesus was NOT an angel for He was never a created being in the first place. He was at the beginning and created ALL things. He was there at creation when the angels sang for joy and Jesus himself claimed that He was God, which is the main reason why the Jews wanted Him killed in the first place. This false doctrine makes Jesus insufficient to cover our sins and puts the SDA in trouble as Jesus broke the 7th day sabbath. If Jesus was not divine, He would not have been exempt from sabbath keeping as he was.
The truth is that Jesus was called God's Son by God in a big booming voice from Heaven, by Gabriel, and even by DEMONS. He was not a simple angel for the fear that demons had for Jesus suggests He was supremely higher than they were even in mortal form. It is this eternal, omnipotent, divine Son of God who paid for our sins that we are to place our eternal future and trust upon. Only by his death on the cross as payment for our sins and resurrection on the 3rd day are we made right with God. Wouldn't you want to know this divine Jesus and go to Heaven to be with Him and not just some lowly angel who can't get you there?
If you do start by saying this prayer and BELIEVING upon this divine Jesus to save you today. Only this DIVINE Jesus is sufficient to save us all. The Bible says if you believe in Him and not some angel, you will be saved.
Clearly the Bible says Jesus was NOT an angel for He was never a created being in the first place. He was at the beginning and created ALL things. He was there at creation when the angels sang for joy and Jesus himself claimed that He was God, which is the main reason why the Jews wanted Him killed in the first place. This false doctrine makes Jesus insufficient to cover our sins and puts the SDA in trouble as Jesus broke the 7th day sabbath. If Jesus was not divine, He would not have been exempt from sabbath keeping as he was.
The truth is that Jesus was called God's Son by God in a big booming voice from Heaven, by Gabriel, and even by DEMONS. He was not a simple angel for the fear that demons had for Jesus suggests He was supremely higher than they were even in mortal form. It is this eternal, omnipotent, divine Son of God who paid for our sins that we are to place our eternal future and trust upon. Only by his death on the cross as payment for our sins and resurrection on the 3rd day are we made right with God. Wouldn't you want to know this divine Jesus and go to Heaven to be with Him and not just some lowly angel who can't get you there?
If you do start by saying this prayer and BELIEVING upon this divine Jesus to save you today. Only this DIVINE Jesus is sufficient to save us all. The Bible says if you believe in Him and not some angel, you will be saved.
Dear Lord God. I know I am a sinner and need your gift of salvation from my sins. I BELIEVE IN JESUS, the Son of God, as my personal Savior. I believe that His death on the cross and resurrection provides forgiveness for ALL my sins past, present, & future. Please forgive all my sins and come into my heart and life. I hereby trust in Jesus FINISHED WORK alone, and NOT upon me & my "good works", as sufficient to make me right with you and fit for Heaven. Please forgive ALL my sins and come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Seal me with your Holy Spirit until the day you come to take me home. In your Son Jesus’ name. Amen.
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