251 Angelology Revisited: What Are Angels? + New Series Announcement
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Practical theology is the bridge between knowing God’s Word and living it out.. We’re getting ready to launch a brand-new series on how biblical truth shapes everyday life.
🎉 But before we dive in, we’re looking back at one of our most listened-to episodes ever: Angelology: What Are Angels? Tune in and we can’t wait to see you when we start our new series this August 24!
Here’s What We Discussed:
00:34 Four Branches of Christian Theology
Systematic, biblical, historical, and practical theology. How they connect and why the new season will focus on application.
03:19 Next Series: Practical Theology
Applying God’s sovereignty, the Trinity, justification, and more to daily life.
06:24 Angelology
Defining angels with Wayne Grudem’s description: created spiritual beings with moral judgment, high intelligence, but no physical bodies.
14:35 Different Kinds of Angelic Beings
Cherubim, seraphim, and “living creatures.” Their roles, appearances, and unique characteristics in Scripture.
26:17 Do Angels Have Ranks?
Michael the archangel’s leadership role and what the Bible says about angelic order.
29:14 The Truth About Guardian Angels
General protection from God’s heavenly host vs. the idea of a personal, 24/7 angelic bodyguard.
“Practical Theology aims to shape the believer's worldview and the believer's life in order to be in line with the word of God.” – Pastor Jeff Cranston
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
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