Angels From Pentecost to the Last Days
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The evil angels were moving upon the priests and elders to put the
apostles to death; but God sent His angel to prevent it, by raising up
a voice in favor of the disciples in their own ranks.—
Spiritual Gifts
1:85
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Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Heavenly angels watch those who are seeking for enlightenment.
They cooperate with those who try to win souls to Christ. Angels
minister to those who shall be heirs of salvation. This is shown in the
experience of Philip and the Ethiopian.—
The Bible Echo, December
10, 1900
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This Ethiopian was a man of good standing and of wide influence.
God saw that when converted he would give others the light he had
received and would exert a strong influence in favor of the gospel.
Angels of God were attending this seeker for light, and he was being
drawn to the Saviour. By the ministration of the Holy Spirit the Lord
brought him into touch with one who would lead him to the light.—
Conflict and Courage, 332
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When God pointed out to Philip his work, ... he learned that every
soul is precious in the sight of God, and that angels will bring to the
appointed agencies light for those who are in need of it. The heavenly
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angels do not undertake the work of preaching the gospel. Through
the ministration of angels God sends light to His people, and through
His people this light is to be given to the world.—
The Bible Echo,
December 10, 1900
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Paul’s Conversion
As Saul journeyed to Damascus, with letters authorizing him to
take men or women who were preaching Jesus, and bring them bound
to Jerusalem, evil angels exulted around him. But suddenly a light
from heaven shone round about him, which made the evil angels
flee.—
Early Writings, 200
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In the record of the conversion of Saul, important principles are
given us, which we should ever bear in mind. Saul was brought
directly into the presence of Christ.... He arrested him in his course
and convicted him of sin; but when Saul asked, “What wilt Thou have