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The Ministry Of Angels – Part 2 | Hebrews 1:6-7, 14 | Kevin Broyhill

Galatians 1:6-12 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 ¶ For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Satan is real, but he is not equal with God. He is neither all-powerful nor sovereign. Scripture presents him as a created and limited adversary who opposes God, attacks the truth, and works primarily through deception. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers what the Bible teaches about Satan and his schemes. Drawing from John 8:44 and 2 Corinthians 11:14, Dave explains Satan's character as a liar, his use of deception, and why Scripture warns that he can disguise himself as an angel of light. Christians should neither ignore Satan nor exaggerate his power. Instead, believers are called to remain alert, exercise biblical discernment, and stay firmly grounded in the truth of God's Word. Satan is real, but he is limited. God alone is sovereign, and Christians can face spiritual warfare with clarity rather than fear because Christ and His grace are sufficient. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The devotional centers on the story of Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion whose prayers and charitable deeds marked him as a seeker of God, though he had not yet embraced salvation through Christ. Highlighting God's awareness of sincere spiritual longing, the message emphasizes that divine encounters often come through human instruments—like Peter—rather than direct angelic intervention, underscoring the vital role of believers in sharing the gospel. The preacher calls the audience to examine their own willingness to be used by God, reminding them that seekers may appear in unexpected forms and that every believer is called to respond to God's invitation with, 'Here am I, send me.' With a pastoral and urgent tone, the sermon challenges listeners to cultivate a heart open to the Holy Spirit's prompting, so they may become instruments in bringing others into a genuine relationship with Christ.

The devotional centers on the story of Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion whose prayers and charitable acts demonstrated a sincere, though incomplete, pursuit of God. Though religious and morally upright, Cornelius had not yet embraced salvation through faith in Christ, highlighting the distinction between religious activity and a personal relationship with God. God, who sees the heart, responded to Cornelius's earnest seeking by orchestrating a divine encounter through the apostle Peter, emphasizing that the gospel is entrusted to human messengers, not angels, for the purpose of transformation. The message calls believers to recognize that seekers may be found in unexpected places and urges a willingness to be used by God, just as Peter was, to share the life-changing truth of salvation. Ultimately, the sermon is a pastoral and convicting invitation to every believer to cultivate a heart ready to respond to God's call and to actively participate in spreading the gospel to those who are quietly seeking Him.

In this sermon Paul expounds on Hebrews 1, drawing heavily from Psalm 102 to contrast the transient nature of creation with the eternal constancy of God. It emphasizes that while all physical things and human circumstances inevitably wear out and change, Christ remains the unchanging sustainer of all things. The preacher encourages believers to find comfort in this divine immutability, asserting that nothing is too difficult for God to renew or restore. By highlighting Christ's superiority over angels and His role as Creator, the message invites listeners to trust in God's power to make all things new amidst life's uncertainties. Ultimately, the text calls for steadfast faith in the changeless God who sustains both creation and the believer's soul.

Today, there are many self proclaimed christian ministers, who handle and distribute Spiritual snakes, and drink Spiritual poison, to prove their faith! Such, and all their followers, utterly fail to understand that God, is speaking, in this text, of the Spiritual discernment, Given only to the Elect. Scripture tells us, that such christian scoffers, which abound in our day, refuse to see the "snakes and poison", of false christendom, greatly promoted by satan today, while cunningly disguised as an angel of light! Such "snakes and poison"; True Christians, even if temporarily overtaken; can by Grace, tread upon, and conquer, by The Holy Spirit!

In his little letter, Jude alludes to the archangel Michael fighting Satan over Moses' corpse. As much as this might pique your curiosity, is it valuable? One commentator suggests that "this passage means very little to us." Hopefully you disagree.