Angels: Shall Attend Christ at his Second Coming
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The role of angels in the eschatological events surrounding the Second Coming of Christ is a significant theme in biblical prophecy. Scripture provides several references to the presence and function of angels during this climactic event, highlighting their role as divine agents executing God's will.

Biblical References

1. Matthew 24:30-31 : "At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other." This passage underscores the angels' role in gathering the elect, indicating their participation in the fulfillment of divine promises and the final ingathering of believers.

2. Mark 13:26-27 : "Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven." Similar to Matthew's account, Mark emphasizes the angels' task of gathering the elect, reinforcing their integral role in the eschatological narrative.

3. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8 : "And to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in blazing fire. He will inflict vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus." Here, the angels accompany Christ in a display of divine justice, participating in the execution of judgment upon the unrighteous.

4. Revelation 19:14 : "The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses." While not explicitly mentioning angels, this imagery of the heavenly armies is often interpreted as including angelic hosts, accompanying Christ in His triumphant return.

Theological Significance

The presence of angels at Christ's Second Coming serves multiple theological purposes. Firstly, it underscores the majesty and authority of Christ as He returns in glory, attended by the heavenly hosts. The angels' participation highlights the cosmic significance of this event, as all of creation witnesses the culmination of God's redemptive plan.

Secondly, the gathering of the elect by angels signifies the fulfillment of God's covenant promises. The angels act as divine messengers and agents, ensuring that the faithful are brought into the presence of Christ, thus completing the work of salvation.

Lastly, the involvement of angels in executing judgment reflects the righteousness and justice of God. As Christ returns to establish His kingdom, the angels serve as instruments of divine retribution against those who have rejected the gospel, affirming the moral order of the universe.

In summary, the attendance of angels at Christ's Second Coming is a profound testament to their role in God's eschatological purposes, as they assist in gathering the elect and executing divine judgment, all while magnifying the glory of the returning King.
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Matthew 16:27
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
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Matthew 25:31
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory:
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Mark 8:38
Whoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
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2 Thessalonians 1:7
And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
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The King and his Armies.
... Not only saints, but angels also, will attend his coming. ... be revealed from heaven
with his mighty angels," 2:Thess.1 ... is a symbol of the words he shall speak for ...
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The Resurrection of Christ; his Last Interview with his Disciples ...
... which came from the celestial regions to attend our Lord in ... But the chief thing to
which the angels called the ... The person who shall appear, will be "that same ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture i the resurrection of.htm

Introduction
... Unto the angels was entrusted the honorous commission of ... or enumerate the blessings
which shall attend the Return ... be that the "dead in Christ" shall be raised ...
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On the Mount of Olives
... great glory. A multitude of shining angels will attend Him. He will ... 52. A
little longer, and we shall see the King in His beauty. A ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 69 on the mount.htm

The Investigative Judgment.
... And holy angels, as ministers and witnesses, in ... ten thousand, and thousands of
thousands," attend this great ... is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass ...
/.../28 the investigative judgment.htm

Facing Life's Record
... And holy angels as ministers and witnesses, in number ... thousand, and thousands of
thousands," attend this great ... is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 28 facing lifes record.htm

Vision Second. Again, of his Neglect in Chastising his Talkative ...
... not, [65] that your passage [66] may be with the holy angels. ... transgressions of your
house, because you did not attend to them ... [67] And whosoever shall not deny ...
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"The Kingdom of God is at Hand"
... On the hills of Bethlehem the angels had proclaimed the ... things to us, and His blessing
will attend the reverent ... At that time, "many shall run to and fro, and ...
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Looking unto Jesus
... the other side of Jordan, and angels shall meet you clothed in their immaculate
garments, they shall attend you up ... enter the gates of heaven, you shall be met ...
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A Great Religious Awakening.
... and the power and glory that were to attend it ... comes in the glory of His Father,
with the holy angels, ... ... knoweth no man.' Enough, He does say, shall be known ...
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Resources
How many angels are there? | GotQuestions.org

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Angels: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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