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Does the Bible say we should pray to angels for help and direction?
Billy Graham writes, "No, we don't need to come to the angels, or to any other creature, to guide us. If we know Christ, we have everything we need in Him ..."

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What does the Bible mean when it calls Satan an "angel of light"?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible doesn't say Satan is an angel of light; it says he only masquerades as an angel of light."

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Does each person have a guardian angel?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible tells us that for the believer nothing happens outside God's control—and if we know Christ, His angels continually watch over us."

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Do we become angels when we die so we can watch over our loved ones here on earth?
Billy Graham writes, "I know it's often said that someone becomes an angel when they die and go to heaven ... However, this isn't exactly what the Bible teaches."

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Last week, I walked away from a bad car accident without a scratch. Did an angel watch over me?
Billy Graham writes, "I firmly believe that God spared you because He is trying to get your attention and speak to you through this event."

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When were the angels created?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible doesn't say exactly when God created the angels, although it seems likely that they existed before He created the universe."

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Why is it wrong to pray to angels? After all, angels are heavenly beings, and they might be able to influence God on our behalf.
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible clearly teaches that angels are real, and they constantly work in unseen ways on behalf of God's children. ... But the Bible also clearly teaches that we aren't to worship angels or pray to them."

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Where did the angels come from? And do they really protect us?
Billy Graham writes, "God created the angels even before the world existed. They are spiritual beings (although sometimes they can take visible form) and were created to be God's servants and messengers."

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Do you believe dying people sometimes have a glimpse of heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, I believe God occasionally does grant a glimpse of heaven's glory to some before they die."

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How can there be any competing spiritual powers that are opposed to God?
Billy Graham writes, "God is the sovereign spiritual power over all creation—but He isn't the only spiritual power."

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When were the angels created?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible tells us that the angels were witnesses to the creation of the world, which indicates they were created long before that great event."

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Do we become angels when we die and go to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "The truth is, when we die and go to heaven we become even greater than the angels!"

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Do angels really exist? How do we know? When the Bible talks about "angels," is it referring to people who are exceptionally good and thoughtful?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, angels definitely exist; they aren't simply good people, and they are greater than we are. The Bible says, "What is man that you are mindful of him? ... You made him a little lower than the angels" (Hebrews 2:6-7)."

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If angels are real, then why don't they keep us from getting hurt?
Billy Graham writes, "God hasn't promised that we'll never get hurt or sick, or have other problems in life."

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Could you give me some Bible verses that tell about angels and how they'll help us if we ask them?
Billy Graham writes, "God created the angels, and the Bible tells us that they are His servants, sent by Him into the world to carry out His will and work for our good."

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I've always been fascinated by angels, but I have to admit I don't know much about them.
Billy Graham writes, "Angels haven't always existed; God created them—and He did it long before He made the world."

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I suppose I ought to take it on faith that angels exist since the Bible talks about them, but I have a hard time doing that. Or does it really matter?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, it does matter whether or not we believe in the angels—and the reason is because if we do, it will be a source of great comfort to us."

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Every year, our church puts on a Christmas play with the children, and it's always fun to see them dress up as shepherds and angels and wise men. But do we actually know what the Christmas angels looked like? Did they have wings and white robes?
The Bible doesn't tell us exactly what the Christmas angels looked like - but it does tell us that their appearance was glorious and awe-inspiring.