S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries

People today are fascinated by the concept and study of angels, called 'angelology.' Angels are depicted in everything from jewelry and Christmas decorations to movies and television programs. Many...

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July 01 2013 • 2 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Charles Streng Supporter

When we read Scriptures, we must always read the Words (in the context) in which they are written.
Scripture never gives us the authority to bind Satan or demons nor does God give us the authority to loose Angels for our command,
Again, we must read all Scriptures in context. That is a major problem in Christianity, we don't see what the Scriptures really say because we don't look at the content. I totally agree with the response from Michael on Angels.
Charles

October 02 2014 • 2 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

todd dubas Supporter

Don't forget about binding demons and loosing angels. I bind you demon in Jesus' name and I loose the angels' of God God help me. For whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. It works for me. Try it.

January 13 2014 • 5 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Ariyo Oniyelu Supporter

Matt. 26:53; NKJV - "Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?"

The above passage were the Words of our Lord Jesus Christ. He did this to show us an example that while He was in the flesh, He recognised that the angels were answerable only to the Father. 

This is to corroborate other inputs made by other respondents above that we have no authority over the angels of God. They do only the commands of God.

God reserves the right of giving charge to His angels to Himself and have not delegated it to man
- "For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways" - (Psa 91:11).
- "Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word." - (Psalm 103:20).

July 28 2015 • 3 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

rogers ward Supporter

i write this by permission of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels. I believe that angels are sent to do Gods bidding by the Holy Spirit. When we stand in and act in our spiritual authority God hears us. So, if he answers us thru an angel or some other means is this not the same. Ironic that now we are beneath angels yet in the times to come we shall judge them. All glory to God.

January 14 2014 • 2 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

Do Christians have the authority to command angels?

Biblical Scripture does not give believers the authority to command or dispatch holy angels.

The question of whether Christians have the authority to command angels is important because it touches on God's order, spiritual authority, and the role angels play in His purposes. While the Bible teaches that angels serve God's people in certain ways, it does not clearly teach that believers have been given authority to direct or command angels according to their own will.

Throughout Scripture, angels are presented first and foremost as servants of God. Psalm 103:20 says that angels "do His bidding" and obey His commands. Their loyalty and obedience belong to the Lord. They carry out God's purposes, deliver His messages, provide protection, and minister to His people, but they act under God's authority rather than human authority.

Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as "ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation." This verse confirms that angels are sent to help believers. However, it also says God sends them. The focus is on God's initiative, not on Christians giving them instructions. Angels serve God's children because God appoints them to do so.

Examples throughout the Bible support this pattern. When Daniel was rescued and strengthened, God sent angels in response to prayer. When Peter was released from prison, an angel came because the Lord intervened. When Jesus was strengthened in Gethsemane, an angel appeared by the Father's direction. In each case, God's command was the decisive factor.

Some people point to Matthew 26:53, where Jesus said He could ask His Father for more than twelve legions of angels. Yet even Jesus, the Son of God, spoke of asking the Father rather than commanding angels independently. This demonstrates the divine order God established.

Another important consideration is that believers are consistently instructed to pray to God, not to angels. Every biblical model of prayer directs requests to the Lord. When Christians need protection, guidance, wisdom, or deliverance, they are encouraged to seek God Himself. Scripture never teaches directing prayers toward angels or treating them as servants at a believer's personal disposal.

At the same time, Christians can take comfort in knowing that angels are actively involved in God's care for His people. Psalm 91 speaks of God commanding His angels concerning those who trust Him. This is a source of assurance. Believers do not need to manage angelic activity because God already does so perfectly.

First Corinthians 6:3 states that believers will one day judge angels, which points to a future role in God's kingdom. However, this future responsibility should not be confused with present authority to command angels. The New Testament does not instruct Christians to exercise such authority now.

A healthy biblical perspective avoids two extremes. One extreme is ignoring the reality of angels altogether. The other is becoming overly focused on them and assigning them roles Scripture does not give them. The Bible keeps attention centred on God rather than on angelic beings.

Therefore, Christians can confidently pray to God, trusting Him to send angelic help whenever it fits His will. Angels are real, powerful, and active servants of the Lord, but they respond to God's commands, not human commands. Rather than seeking authority over angels, believers are called to submit to God, depend on Christ, and trust that the Lord governs both the visible and invisible realms with perfect wisdom.

This understanding keeps the focus where Scripture places it: on God's sovereignty, Christ's lordship, and the confidence that He can provide every form of help His people need.

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