Jesus “became” superior to angels in the sense that when he was raised from the dead and exalted and sat down at the right hand of God he was publicly acknowledged in power and glory to be the Son. No angel is ever called “Son” and no angel was ever exalted as the God-man to this position of supremacy and power.
God uses angels to work out the destiny of men and nations.” In Hebrews chapter one verse five, the writer is daring you to look all the way back over scripture and find one place where God refers to the angels with the title that He uses to refer to King Jesus.
"A little lower than the angels" is a phrase from Epistle to the Hebrews Chapter 2. It is a citation of Psalm 8:5 and a frequent locus of Christological controversy throughout the history of Christianity and theology.
Yet, Jesus Christ of Nazareth is “THE” greatest of all time because he conquered the power of sin, hell, and death (Rom. 1-8). Jesus is the eternal Son of God who became flesh to give sinners who believe in him eternal life (John 1:1-14; 3:16). Jesus healed the sick and raised the dead (Matt.
Unlike the Old Testament prophets, however, Jesus Christ came directly from the presence of God. He was able to reveal the Father because He had been with Him from eternity, and He was one with Him. His revelatory role was superior to the Old Testament prophets due to His intimate relationship with the Father.
He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
His character was pure, selfless, and sinless. Jesus also proved His divine character through His immeasurable love, an unconditional love unique in history. He willingly offered Himself as a sacrifice for all sin and evil, and He gave the free gift of everlasting life to every person who would accept it.
New Testament accounts
"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. ' This is the greatest and first commandment. And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
In the book of Philippians 2, verse 9, God has given Jesus a name that is above every name -- that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow. The world is not worried about Jesus any more.
Jesus is not just our Savior and the Christ, but He is also “our great God.”
The English Standard Version translates the passage as: And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.
Revelation 8 1
And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets.
Matthew 13:41-42
The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Jesus “became” superior to angels in the sense that when he was raised from the dead and exalted and sat down at the right hand of God he was publicly acknowledged in power and glory to be the Son. No angel is ever called “Son” and no angel was ever exalted as the God-man to this position of supremacy and power.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) interprets the term "archangel" as meaning "Chief Angel", Michael is the only individual so designated in the Latter Day Saints canon. It is believed that he is the head of all of the angels.
Yahweh is the principal name in the Old Testament by which God reveals himself and is the most sacred, distinctive and incommunicable name of God.
| Origin of Everything. Jesus' name in Hebrew was “Yeshua” which translates to English as Joshua.
Text: Philippians 2:9-11 The name of Jesus Christ is a powerful name that is above every other name. The name has the potency of giving a Christian whatever he needs on earth. Unfortunately, many do not understand the power embedded in this great name, which is why they are defeated by the enemies in the…
“Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself. ' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.
I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
Instead, Micah listed out the three principles of what God asks of His people: to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with Him.
Sinless & Righteous
He lived a life of perfect obedience and righteousness even though He faced the same temptations we do. His sinless life paved the way for the redemptive work on the cross—the forgiveness of sins for all humankind.
But not only were Jesus' miracles actual miracles – as in, he actually healed the blind and sick (John 9), actually drove out demons (Matthew 8), and actually turned plain well water into really impressive wine (John 2) – these stories aren't fiction.
The “I am” statements found in the Gospel of John are the bread of life (6:35), the light of the world (8:12), the door (10:7), the good shepherd (10:11, 14), the resurrection and the life (11:25), the way the truth and the life (14:6) and the true vine (15:1).