The Bible says angels are created beings.
I showed you those scriptures.
Psalm 103:20,
21;
Psalm 104:4;
Hebrews 1:7;
2 Peter 2:11
On the other hand, you haven't shown any scripture that says some angels are not created beings.
Simply asserting something, isn't scripture.
None of these said that angels are not angels.
You directly said Michael is not an angel. These are your exact words to my question...
Do you believe Michael is an angel?
No.
So, I am paying attention.
You did deny what the scripture says about Michael being an angel.
You aren't aware of that?
I am, thanks. Go in peace.
You keep making arguments I am not making, I never said angels are not created beings,I actually said the opposite. Angels means messengers, not necessarily that they have to be created beings as with the case of Michael. Another name for Jesus who is the chief Prince and Greatest Messenger who is not a created being, but is the God of the Universe.
Commentary by some of the Reformers
Insights from Protestant Theologian and Scholars
John Gill on Michael in Daniel 12
- Michael as Jesus Christ
The Archangel, who has all the angels of heaven under him, and at his command, the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ; who is as God, as the name signifies, truly and really God, and equal in nature, power, and glory, to his divine Father.
Gill identifies Michael as Jesus, emphasising His divine nature and supreme authority over all the angels of heaven. He ties this interpretation to the meaning of Michael’s name, “Who is like God?”
- Michael’s Role in the End Times
He shall stand up… of his spiritual presence among his people, and protection of them, and continuance with them.
This “standing up” represents Christ’s active role in defending His people and reigning spiritually during critical times, particularly during the end-time events.
- Michael as the Great Prince
The great Prince which standeth for the children of thy people; the King of kings, and Lord of lords, the Prince of the kings of the earth.
Gill identifies Michael as Jesus in His role as protector and defender of God’s people (both spiritual Israel and, ultimately, the Jewish nation during their restoration).
- Time of Trouble and Deliverance
It is that time of trial, and hour of temptation, that shall come upon all the world, as it may concern the church and people of God… the last persecution of the saints, which will be short and sharp.
Gill connects the “time of trouble” to events described in Revelation, particularly the final struggle between Christ and the forces of antichrist. He also emphasises that Christ will ultimately deliver His people through these trials.
Matthew Henry on Michael as Jesus Christ
- Michael as Christ, the Church’s Patron and Protector
Jesus Christ shall appear his church’s patron and protector: At that time, when the persecution is at the hottest, Michael shall stand up.
Matthew Henry directly identifies Michael with Jesus Christ, portraying Him as the defender of the church, stepping in when persecution reaches its peak.
- Michael as the Great Prince
Christ is that great prince, for he is the prince of the kings of the earth, Rev 1:5. And, if he stand up for his church, who can be against it?
Henry emphasises Christ’s supreme authority as the “Prince of the kings of the earth” and relates it to Michael’s role as the protector of God’s people.
- Michael’s Role in Salvation
Michael shall stand up for the working out of our eternal salvation; the Son of God shall be incarnate, shall be manifested to destroy the works of the devil.
He connects Michael’s standing to Christ’s incarnation and His mission to destroy Satan’s works (1 John 3:8), securing eternal salvation for believers.
- Michael as Advocate and Friend:
He stands for them in the intercession he ever lives to make within the veil, stands up for them, and stands their friend.
Henry highlights Christ’s role as intercessor and advocate, suggesting that Michael’s actions in Daniel 12 reflect Christ’s ongoing work of defending His people.
- Michael’s Final Victory:
After the destruction of antichrist, of whom Antiochus was a type, Christ shall stand at the latter day upon the earth, shall appear for the complete redemption of all his.
Henry associates Michael’s actions with Christ’s ultimate victory over evil and His role in redeeming His people, both in historical deliverances and at the end of time.
Summary
Matthew Henry clearly identifies Michael as Jesus Christ, interpreting Michael’s standing up for God’s people in Daniel 12:1 as symbolic of Christ’s roles as:
• Protector of His church during persecution.
• Prince and ruler over all creation.
• Saviour and Advocate, securing salvation and interceding for His people.
• Victor, defeating Satan and antichrist in the end times.
Henry’s Christ-centred interpretation sees Michael as another title for Jesus, highlighting His care, defence, and ultimate deliverance of His people.
Adam Clarke on Michael the Archangel
Adam Clarke (1762-1832) was a Wesleyan and influential biblical scholar, who published a Bible commentary among other works. Here are some key quotes and insights from Adam Clarke on Jude 1:9:
- Michael’s Identity and Title:
Clarke connects Michael’s name and role with the divine:
The word Michael מיכאל, seems to be compounded of מי mi, who, כ ke, like, and אל El, God; he who is like God; hence by this personage, in the Apocalypse, many understand the Lord Jesus.
This ties Michael’s name to a Christological understanding, as Jesus is uniquely described in Scripture as the image of God (Hebrews 1:3) and equal with God (Philippians 2:6).
- Michael’s Unique Position as Archangel:
Clarke observes the singularity of the title “archangel” in Scripture, suggesting it could be uniquely tied to Christ:
Let it be observed that the word archangel is never found in the plural number in the sacred writings. There can be properly only one archangel, one chief or head of all the angelic host.
By linking this singular role to Michael and then to Christ, Clarke implies a special status that aligns with Jesus’ supreme authority over the angels (Hebrews 1:6).
- Michael as Advocate Against Satan:
Drawing from Jewish tradition, Clarke notes the parallels between Michael’s role and Christ’s intercession for believers:
Michael and Samael stand before the Lord; Satan accuses, but Michael shows the merits of Israel. Satan endeavors to speak, but Michael silences him.
This mirrors the biblical description of Jesus as our advocate who defends against Satan’s accusations (1 John 2:1; Revelation 12:10).
- Michael’s Contention Over Moses’ Body:
Clarke connects Michael’s dispute with Satan to the broader role of Christ in preserving God’s purposes for His people:
Michael is spoken of as one of the chief angels who took care of the Israelites as a nation; he may therefore have been the angel of the Lord before whom Joshua the high priest is said, Zechariah 3:1, to have stood, Satan being at his right hand to resist him.
In this view, Michael’s defence of Moses aligns with Christ’s protective and redemptive work for His people.
- Michael as the Leader of the Heavenly Hosts
Clarke highlights Revelation 12:7, where Michael leads the armies of heaven:
Michael is this archangel, and head of all the angelic orders… Michael and his angels fought against the Dragon and his angels.
This leadership role fits the portrayal of Christ in Revelation 19:11-16, where He leads the heavenly armies in triumph over evil.
Robert Hawker on the Archangel
The very name archangel signifies the first, or prince of the order of angels, consequently, there cannot be many firsts… Scripture speaks but of one archangel, and that officially, that archangel is Christ.
Hawker’s argument hinges on several key points:
- Michael as a Name of Office
Hawker notes that the title “archangel” is not a description of Christ’s nature but His office as the leader of the heavenly host. He argues that the role of Michael aligns with Christ’s divine authority and mission.
- Michael as Christ in Jude 1:9 and Zechariah 3:1-4
Addressing objections that Michael in Jude 1:9 cannot be Christ because He does not rebuke Satan directly, Hawker states:
The Lord Jesus durst not do it; not because he dared not, or had not the power, but because it belonged not to the Redeemer’s character, ‘who, when reviled, reviled not again, but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously.
Hawker compares this to Zechariah 3:1-4, where Christ rebukes Satan on behalf of Joshua (a symbol of God’s people), further linking Michael’s role to Christ’s intercessory work.
- The Angel of the Covenant and the Archangel
Hawker also connects Michael to the “Angel of the Covenant” (Malachi 3:1), asserting that both titles point to Christ:
Both the angel of the covenant and the archangel are one and the same… Christ, who is elsewhere called the angel of the covenant, for Christ took not on him the nature of angels, but the seed of Abraham.
By identifying Michael as Christ, Hawker strengthens the argument that the archangel is not a created being but a title reflecting Christ’s divine authority and role in leading the heavenly hosts.
There was more commentary as noted on the video previously posted.
Anyway, need to run. God bless!
