In the shadow of his wings
Subtitle: the pastoral ministry of angels, yesterday, today, and for heaven
By: Jonathan Macy
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Eugene, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
ISBN-13: 9781608998371
Subjects: Angels; Biblical teaching
Description: Historically, angels have been viewed as either disconnected objects of specultive investigation, or as mystifying beings mysteriously influencing our lives. However, this is not how the Bible describes them. Scripture, in sober and straightforward terms, simply describes what angels do. It is a practical depiction, a pastoral presentation. We see messages of encouragement, revelation, and guidance; we see judgment and correction; we see strengthening, we see journeying; we see prayer and worship. The biblical focus concerning angels is on ministry to the people of God. Angels are one way that God intervenes in human affairs in response to pastoral concerns or problems. Using only Scripture and a classic model of pastoral theology as the framework, this book shows practically how angels are employed by God to bless His church and peopleas His servant ministers who glorify Him alone.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-152) and index.
Table of contents: title: All things seen and unseen; title: An overview of angelic ministry in the Bible; title: From biblical times until today : a history of angelology; title: Why a pastoral theology of angels?; title: Angels in the life of Jesus; title: Angels and healing; title: Angels and sustaining; title: Angels and guiding; title: Angels and reconciliation; title: In the shadow of their wings.