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To: 1000 silverlings; suzyjaruki; NYer
There are hundreds of references in the Sacred Scriptures (Old and New Testaments) to these special beings, created by God as cooperators in the work of salvation.

This is not true on several levels. The word "angels" is written less than 100 times in Scripture, but we're familiar with the RCC penchant for increasing the number of things between God and men so the exaggeration is no surprise.

created by God as cooperators in the work of salvation"

Where's the Scripture for that boast?

Christ on the cross is all the "cooperation" anyone needs.

15 posted on 09/29/2007 5:52:40 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg; suzyjaruki
Where's the Scripture for that boast?

why in the handy-dandy scripture generator! let me "rev" it up and I'll get back to you! (not)

16 posted on 09/29/2007 5:58:34 PM PDT by 1000 silverlings (Quote of the day: Adam was a cookie)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
The word "angels" is written less than 100 times in Scripture

How many times does God have to say something before you actually believe it?

When angels came to minister to Jesus, did he send them away with a stern warning that he was the only mediator he needed with the Father?

20 posted on 09/29/2007 6:58:15 PM PDT by Campion
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

“angels” 92 verses, 94 hits
“angel” 194 verses, 203 hits
“messenger” 32 verses, 34 hits

From searches of the KJV


38 posted on 09/30/2007 6:59:03 AM PDT by Cvengr (The violence of evil is met with the violence of righteousness, justice, love and grace.)
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