Angels Are Created

Introduction: Created Angels

People love to talk about angels. Some pray to them. Others claim to see them. Hollywood makes movies about them. But what does the Bible actually say?

The world imagines angels as floating babies with wings, or ghost-like helpers with good vibes. But the Word of God reveals the truth:

• Angels are real.
• Angels are created.
• Angels are servants of God.

We don’t need superstition or speculation. We need Scripture.

Let’s walk through what the Bible says about angels being created—and why it matters for your walk with Christ.

I. Angels Are Not Eternal — They Were Created

Angels are not equal with God. They didn’t always exist. Only God is eternal.

Nehemiah 9:6
Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.

Truths to Take In:

• God made the angels.
• They are part of the “host of heaven.”
• They were not always there—they were spoken into existence.

Why It Matters:

• Don’t give angels more power than they have.
• They are not gods.
• They answer to the Creator.

II. Angels Were Created All at Once

Unlike humans, angels do not reproduce. There are no baby angels. God created the entire host in a moment.

Luke 20:35-36
But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Hebrews 12:22
But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

Quick Facts:

• They don’t marry.
• They don’t multiply.
• Their number is set and known to God.

Application:

• Don’t assume new angels are made.
• Each one has a purpose from creation.

III. Angels Were Created to Serve the Lord

Angels aren’t freelancers. They exist for one purpose: to serve God.

Psalm 103:20
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

They Serve:

• God’s will
• God’s Word
• God’s people

Personal Takeaway:

• Angels are not our servants—they are God’s.
• But God may send them on our behalf.

IV. Angels Are Spirits—But Can Appear Physically

They are spirit beings, but they aren’t imaginary. They are real, and God sometimes sends them in physical form.

Psalm 104:4
Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

Luke 24:4
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

Don’t Be Fooled:

• They can appear as men.
• They are intelligent, conscious, and aware.
• Not all supernatural experiences are fake—but test everything by Scripture.

Advice:

• Don’t chase angelic encounters.
• Seek the Word, not signs.

V. Angels Are Not to Be Worshipped

Even righteous men have made the mistake of worshipping angels. But God says: Don’t do it.

Revelation 22:8-9
And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. 9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

Simple Rule:

• If it didn’t create you, don’t worship it.

Watch Out For:

• Angel worship in false religions
• Books and movies that glorify angels over Christ

VI. Fallen Angels Were Created Too

Demons are real. They were once holy angels but chose rebellion.

Jude 1:6
And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

2 Peter 2:4
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;

Key Truths:

• Even demons were created by God.
• Their fall was a choice.
• Their judgment is guaranteed.

Don’t Fear Them:

• They are defeated.
• Christ rules over them.

VII. Why It Matters

If you exalt angels too highly, you dishonor Christ. But if you understand they are created, you’ll worship their Creator.

Hebrews 1:4
Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

Revelation 5:11-12
And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Takeaways:

• Jesus > angels
• All glory goes to Christ
• Angels worship Him—so should we

What Do Angels Look Like?

The world imagines angels as soft, glowing women with wings or chubby babies floating in the clouds. But the Bible gives a much different—and far more awesome—description.

1. Angels Often Appear as Men

Genesis 18:2
And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground.

Hebrews 13:2
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

• Angels commonly appeared as men throughout the Old and New Testament.
• They had no wings or halos—just the appearance of ordinary travelers or soldiers.

2. Angels Are Glorious and Shining

Matthew 28:2-4
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.  3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:  4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

Daniel 10:5-6
Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: 6 His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

• When in radiant form, angels shine like lightning and inspire fear.
• Their voice can thunder, and their presence shakes men to their knees.

3. Some Angels Look Unlike Anything on Earth

Ezekiel 1:5-6
Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man. 6 And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings.

Isaiah 6:2
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.

• Some high-ranking angels—cherubim and seraphim—look nothing like men.
• Their forms are symbolic, full of wings, faces, and fire.

Some angels are described in symbolic and awe-inspiring ways in the Bible, especially in prophetic or heavenly visions.

• Wings: Many angelic beings (like seraphim and cherubim) are said to have multiple wings. For example, seraphim have six wings (Isaiah 6:2), and cherubim have four wings (Ezekiel 10:21).
• Faces: Some angels are described as having multiple faces—a man, lion, ox, and eagle (Ezekiel 1:10)—representing different aspects of creation or God’s attributes.
• Fire: Angels are associated with fiery presence or appearances. For example, Psalm 104:4 says God makes “his ministers a flaming fire,” and Daniel 10 speaks of glowing, fiery features.

These forms aren’t meant to be literal in every case but often represent holiness, power, and the glory of God’s presence. They’re not cute or cuddly—they’re fearsome, radiant, and symbolic of divine truth.

Application:

• Don’t get your theology from paintings—get it from the Bible.
• Not every angel looks the same—God uses different forms for different functions.
• If you ever truly saw an angel, you wouldn’t be comforted—you’d be on your face in fear.

Final Conclusion

Angels are powerful. Demons are real. But only one is worthy:

Jesus Christ, the Creator of all.

Trust the One who commands angels. Fear not the fallen. And never worship the creature above the Creator.

Let every angel in heaven and every believer on earth say:

“Worthy is the Lamb!”

Let’s pray.