What Is an Angel?
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The Bible teaches that we are not alone in the universe. Hosts of angels are actively serving the Lord and His people. But what are angels, anyway? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on these heavenly beings. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/what-is-an-angel/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Released on 8 Dec 2025
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