Caleb:

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• Joshua 1412

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• Introduction Remember Rom. 154
• A. Caleb, one of the twelve spies, Num. 13, 14.
• B. All brought back favorable report of land.
• C. But they saw large fortified cities and
  giants.
• D. Ten spies said we are not able they are
  stronger than we. 1331.

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• I. But my servant Caleb has a different spirit
  in him, and has followed me fully. Num. 1424.
• He said, Let us go up at once and take
  possession for we are well able to overcome it,
  1330.
• Not half-hearted. Didnt serve God half-way.
• Recognized Gods will and was fully committed to
  doing it.

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• A. Caleb had faith instead of doubt. Num. 14
• 148, If the Lord delights in us
• 149, The Lord is with us. Do not fear them.
• They didnt think so! Felt alone, facing giants.
• Job 238-9, I go forward, but He is not there,
  and backward, but I cannot perceive Him When He
  works on the left hand, I cannot see Him.
• What about us? Phil. 212, 13, God is involved!

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• 1411, How long will they not believe me?
• Did they say we dont believe God?
• Their actions said it loud and clear.
• To say we cannot means God cannot.

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• B. Caleb had courage instead of fear.
• Deut. 121, 'Look, the Lord your God has set the
  land before you go up and possess it, as the
  Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you do
  not fear or be discouraged.
• Caleb believed this at first and still believed
  it after 40 years in the wilderness.

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• The other ten spies said, We are not able to go
  up against the people, for they are stronger than
  we (Num. 1331). Grasshopper complex, v. 33.
• But Caleb saw same fortified cities and giants
  they saw.
• And he said, We are well able to over come it.

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• C. Caleb was optimistic rather than pessimistic.
• They said, a land that devours its
  inhabi-tants men of great stature we were like
  grasshoppers. Num. 1332, 33.
• Caleb said, they are our bread their protection
  has departed from them. 149.
• Phil. 112-14 Was Paul the prisoner overcome by
  despair? 423.

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• D. Caleb was a man of hope, not despair.
• Num. 141-4, lifted up their voices and cried
  if only we had died in Egypt(or) in desert
• How soon they forgot the iron furnace of Egypt
• Caleb had no desire to return, much less die
  there or in the wilderness. He was bound for the
  promise land.

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• Its so very hard for some brethren to break with
  the world. Still holds great attraction for them.
• Must remember that we are pilgrims (1 Pet.
  117 211).
• Our citizenship is in heaven, Phil. 320.

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• II. Caleb knew that the struggle was worthwhile.
• Num. 147, The land is an exceedingly good
  land a land that flows with milk and honey.
• Is our promised land, our home over there
  less valuable? Is it worth the effort and the
  struggle?

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• Anything that is good and desireable costs.
  Effort, time, money, exertion, sacrifice.
• To refuse to deny ourselves, put forth genuine
  effort, make sacrifices means it isnt worth
  it.
• Is that what we think of our salvation, the
  church, salvation of others, our marriage,
  rearing our children, etc.?

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• III. Caleb knew they were not alone.
• Num. 148, 9, The Lord will bring us into this
  land The Lord is with us. Do not fear them.
• Josh. 15, I will not leave you or forsake
  you.
• Heb. 135, I will never forsake you.

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• Cannot overemphasize this point. God is involved
  in our lives. Were not on automatic pilot.
• Think how interested He is bound to be in His
  church, His people, His work.
• We know how involved He was with Joseph, Esther,
  Daniel, Paul.
• Could He be less interested and involved in the
  lives of His people now?

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• IV. Caleb knew that it was now or never.
• So he said, Let us go up at once. Num. 1330.
• 1429, your carcasses shall fall in this
  wilder-ness you shall by no means enter the
  land.
• 1440, Then they were ready! Here we are, and we
  will go up to the place the Lord has promised
• 1442, Do not go up, lest you be defeated the
  Lord is not among you.

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• We are so sure of the future. Theres time
  enough yet and nothing is going to happen to
  me.
• Untold thousands are dying daily. For them it was
  now or never.
• Matt. 2511, 12, they arrived too late!

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• V. Caleb did not vote with the majority.
• Ten spies said we are not able. Caleb voted
  with the minority (two against a multitude).
• Only he and Joshua said we are well able.
• Rom. 122 1 Pet. 44, let them think its
  strange.
• 2 Tim. 416, At my first defense no one stood
  with me, but all forsook meBut the Lord stood
  with me and strengthened me.

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• VI. Caleb did not let old age stop him!
• Josh. 147-11, spy at 40, warrior from 80 to 85.
• Did not say, Im old tired done enough want
  to retire. Phil. 312, 13.
• He didnt seek the path of least resistance.
• Caleb sought new conquests, new horizons.

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• Give me this mountain (mountainous region,
  Hebron). What did he mean?
• You younger men conquer it for me? Fight the
  giants and fortified cities for me?
• No, but rather Give me the privilege of
  con-quering this land.

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• It is very encouraging to see people accept
  challenges in spite of youth, advanced age.
• Many handicapped (challenged) accept great
  challenges. Show me what you CAN do.
• Key word of Revelation overcome. Rom. 837.

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• Members of the church of Christ that seek an
  easy religion are in the wrong church.
• The church of Christ is the church purchased on
  Mount Calvary. Acts 2028.

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• VII. What are the mountains facing us?
• Great challenges for elders, deacons,
  evangelists, teachers, all the members in the
  Lords work.
• Problems? Frustrations? Give me this mountain.

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• Young people must face challenge of peer
  pressure to conform, 1 Pet. 44 Rom. 122.
• Must always have a different spirit.
• Challenge to remain chaste and pure.
• Challenge in the class room (or wherever) if
  teach evolution, or that homosexuality acceptable

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• Jesus never said its easy. Matt. 714, narrow
  is the gate and difficult is the way that leads
  to life, and there are few who find it.
• Matt. 1034, I did not come to bring peace
• Matt. 1624, deny himself, take up his cross
• Eph. 610-19, put on the whole armor

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• Conclusion. Lets remember Caleb!
• He didnt vote with the majority.
• He had a different spirit, followed fully.
• He had faith instead of doubt courage instead of
  fear optimism instead of pessimism hope instead
  of despair
• He knew the struggle was worthwhile. Anything
  that is worthwhile costs but is worth it.

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• He knew they were not alone and for God there are
  no fortified cities or giants.
• But if we say we cannot were saying God
  cannot.
• He knew it was now or never. No tomorrow!
• He didnt let his age stop him.
• Lets have the different spirit of Caleb and
  follow the Lord not half-way but fully!

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• For many people conversion itself is a great
  mountain to conquer or to come back.
• Deny self, take up your cross, follow Christ --
  put Him first! Solid commitment to attend
  services.
• Before family, pleasure, business (job or
  profession), school, sports.
• Whatever the challenge GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN!

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• IV. He knew it was now or never! Num. 1429.
• A. True of untold thousands every day.
• B. They were ready when it was too late, 1440.
  Matt. 2512.
• V. Did not follow path of least resistance.
• A. Didnt seek conformity, Rom. 122 1 Pet. 44
• B. Didnt join the nation of forgetters and
  quitters.

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• VI. Caleb has followed me fully. Num. 1425.

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• Dios existe
  Hebreos 116
• God Exists
  Hebrews 116

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Dios Existe God Exists

• Hebreos 116, Y sin fe es imposible agradar a
  Dios porque es necesario que el que se acerca a
  Dios crea que El existe, y que es remunerador de
  los que le buscan.
• Hebrews 116, And without faith it is impossible
  to please Him, for he who comes to God must
  believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of
  those who seek Him.

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Dios Existe God Exists

• Dice el ateo Yo sé que Dios no existe.
  Dice el agnóstico Ni yo ni nadie puede saber
  si Dios existe.
  Dice el cristiano Yo sé
  que Dios existe.
• The atheist says I know that God doesnt exist
  The agnostic says Neither I nor anyone else can
  know whether God exists.
  The Christian says I know that God
  exists.

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Dios Existe God Exists

• La existencia de Dios no se confirma en algún
  laboratorio, pero hay mucha evidencia, Rom. 120.
  Es conocido por medio de lo creado y la palabra
  de Dios (Rom. 1017).
• The existence of God is not confirmed in some
  laboratory, but there is much evidence, Rom.
  120. He is known by means of creation, and the
  word of God (Rom. 1017).

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• Un solo Dios. Deut. 64, Escucha, oh Israel, el
  SEÑOR es nuestro Dios, el SEÑOR uno es.
• One God. Deut. 64, " Hear, O Israel The LORD
  our God, the LORD is one!

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• Dios es único Isa. 4310, Antes de mí no fue
  formado ningún dios, ni lo será después de mí.
• God is unique Isa. 4310, Before Me there was
  no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me.

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• Dios es eterno Sal. 902, Antes que naciesen
  los montes y formases la tierra y el mundo, desde
  la eternidad hasta la eternidad, tú eres Dios.
• God is eternal Ps. 902, Before the mountains
  were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the
  earth and the world, Even from everlasting to
  everlasting, You are God.

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• Dios es inmutable Mal. 36, yo, Jehovah, no
  cambio.
• God is unchangeable Mal. 36, I, the LORD, do
  not change.

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• Dios es el Creador Gén. 11, En el principio
  Dios creó los cielos y la tierra.
• God is the Creator Gen. 11, In the beginning
  God created the heavens and the earth.

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• Dios es auto-existente Ex. 314, Y dijo Dios a
  Moisés YO SOY EL QUE SOY. Y añadió Así dirás a
  los hijos de Israel "YO SOY me ha enviado a
  vosotros.
• God is self-existent Ex. 314, And God said to
  Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." And He said, "Thus you
  shall say to the children of Israel, 'I AM has
  sent me to you.' "

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Dios Existe God Exists

• Dios es omnipotente Mat. 1926, Jesús los miró
  y les dijo --Para los hombres esto es imposible,
  pero para Dios todo es posible.
• God is omnipotent Matt. 1926, But Jesus looked
  at them and said to them, "With men this is
  impossible, but with God all things are possible."

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• Dios es omnisciente Heb. 413, No existe cosa
  creada que no sea manifiesta en su presencia. Más
  bien, todas están desnudas y expuestas ante los
  ojos de aquel a quien tenemos que dar cuenta.
• God is omniscient Heb. 413, And there is no
  creature hidden from His sight, but all things
  are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we
  must give account.

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• Dios es omnipresente Sal. 1397-8, Adónde me
  iré de tu Espíritu, o adónde huiré de tu
  presencia? Si subo a los cielos, allí estás tú
  si en el Seol hago mi cama, allí tú estás.
• God is omnipresent Ps. 1397-8, Where can I go
  from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your
  presence? If I ascend to heaven, Thou art there
  If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, Thou art
  there.

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• Todo lo ve Jer. 2324, Acaso podrá alguien
  ocultarse en escondrijos para que yo no lo vea?,
  dice Jehovah. Acaso no lleno yo el cielo y la
  tierra?, dice Jehovah.
• Sees all Jer. 2324, Can anyone hide himself in
  secret places, So I shall not see him?" says the
  LORD "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the
  LORD.

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• Infinitamente justo Sal. 8914, La justicia y
  el derecho son el fundamento de tu trono la
  misericordia y la verdad van delante de ti.
• Infinitely just Ps. 8914, Righteousness and
  justice are the foundation of Your throne Mercy
  and truth go before Your face.

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• Infinitamente santo Apoc. 48, día y noche no
  cesaban de decir SANTO, SANTO, SANTO, es EL
  SEÑOR DIOS, EL TODOPODEROSO, el que era, el que
  es y el que ha de venir.
• Infinitely holy Rev. 48, day and night they do
  not cease to say, "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, is THE LORD
  GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS AND WHO IS AND WHO IS
  TO COME."

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• Misericordioso Tito 35, Él nos salvó, no por
  las obras de justicia que nosotros hubiésemos
  hecho, sino según su misericordia.
• Merciful Titus 35, not by works of
  righteousness which we have done, but according
  to His mercy He saved us.

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• Dios es amor 1 Jn. 48, El que no ama no ha
  conocido a Dios, porque Dios es amor.
• God is love 1 Jn. 48, He who does not love
  does not know God, for God is love.

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• Dios es infinito Job 117, Puedes tú descubrir
  las cosas recónditas de Dios? puedes hasta lo
  sumo llegar a conocer al Todopoderoso?
• God is infinite Job 117, "Can you search out
  the deep things of God? Can you find out the
  limits of the Almighty?

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• La Biblia no presenta argumentos para probar la
  existencia de Dios. Es aceptada como realidad.
  Por ejemplo, Gén. 11, En el principio Dios
• The Bible does not present arguments to prove the
  existence of God. It is accepted as reality. For
  example, Gen. 11, In the beginning, God

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• Causa y efecto. Todo efecto tiene que tener una
  causa adecuada. Heb. 34, toda casa es hecha por
  alguno. O un reloj. El universo?
• Cause and effect. Every effect has to have an
  adequate cause. Heb. 34, every house is built
  by someone. Or a watch. The universe?

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• El universo es eterno? Segunda ley de
  termodinámicas dice que el universo está
  consumiendo, acabando, su energía. Isa. 516.
• The universe is eternal? Second law of
  thermo-dynamics says that the universe is
  consuming, using up, its energy. Isa. 516.

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• El universo exhibe, demuestra señas del Creador
  omnipotente, omnisciente Tiene diseño, orden,
  hermosura.
• The universe exhibits, demonstrates signs of the
  omnipotent, omniscient Creator It has design,
  order, beauty.

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• Benjamin Franklin diseñó y edificó un modelo del
  sistema solar. Quién lo hizo? Nadie. Está
  jugando. Pero nadie hizo el universo mismo?
• Benjamin Franklin designed and built a model of
  the solar system. Who made it? No one. Youre
  joking. But no one made the real universe?

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• Orden y diseño. Sal. 191. Planetas mueven en su
  órbita con precisión. Tierra gira sobre su eje
  cada 24 horas. Cómo posible viajar en espacio?
• Order and design. Ps. 191. Planets move in their
  orbit with precision. Earth rotates on its axis
  each 24 hours. How is space travel possible?

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• Cuerpo humano -- propósito y diseño. Sal. 13914,
  asombrosa y maravillosamente he sido hecho.
  Función de ojos, oídos, huesos, músculos, corazón
  (circulación), aparato digestivo, etc.
• The human body purpose and design. Ps.13914,
  I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Function
  of eyes, ears, bones, muscles, heart
  (circulation), digestive system, etc.

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• El incrédulo CREE que Dios no existe. No lo puede
  probar porque tendría que saber todas las cosas y
  estar en todo lugar.
• The unbeliever BELIEVES that God does not exist.
  He cannot prove it because he would have to know
  all things and be in every place.

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• Tiene que CREER que la materia es eterna por-que
  nada viene de nada. Es indispensable creer que
  ALGO/ALGUIEN siempre ha existido.
• He has to BELIEVE that matter is eternal,
  be-cause nothing comes from nothing. It is
  indispen-sable to believe that SOMETHING/SOMEONE
  has always existed.

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• Tiene que CREER que vida vino de lo no-vivo.
  Louis Pasteur confirmó que la vida viene sólo de
  la vida. Generación espontánea no es ciencia.
• He has to BELIEVE that life came from non-life.
  Louis Pasteur proved that life comes only from
  life. Spontaneous generation is not science.

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• Tiene que CREER que seres conscientes se
  originaron de lo que no estaba consciente y que
  no tenía vida.
• He has to BELIEVE that conscious beings
  originated from that which had no consciousness
  and had no life.

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• Tiene que CREER que todo el orden y diseño del
  universo y en el hombre (cuerpo, mente), vinieron
  por pura casualidad (gran explosion).
• He has to BELIEVE that all the order and design
  of the universe and in man (body, mind), came by
  pure chance (big bang).

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• Tiene que CREER que el hombre es simplemente un
  conjunto de átomos, materia organizada. Sobre
  esta base, no hay valores morales, no correcto o
  incorrecto.
• He has to BELIEVE that man is simply a body of
  atoms, organized matter. On this basis there are
  no moral values, no right or wrong.

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• Como dice el Salmista (Sal.141), El necio ha
  dicho en su corazón No hay Dios. Se han
  corrompido, han cometido hechos abominables no
  hay quien haga el bien.
• As the Psalmist says (Ps. 141), The fool has
  said in his heart, "There is no God." They are
  corrupt, They have done abominable works, There
  is none who does good.

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Objetivos

• El significado del término.
• La descripción de los ángeles.
• Las dos clases de ángeles.
• La obra que hacen los ángeles.

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Significado del Término

• Malak (hebreo) - enviar como deputado.
• Angellos (griego) - significa mensajero.
• humano (Mat. 1110 Luc. 724).
• divino (Mat. 2230).
• El contexto determina cual sentido (divino o
  humano) se entiende.

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Descripción de los Ángeles

• Seres creados por Dios (Sal. 1482, 5).
• Espíritus (Heb. 17, 14).
• No pueden morir (Luc. 2036).
• Innumerables (Dan. 79-10).
• Grandes en poder (Sal. 10320).
• Rango de ángeles (1 Tes. 416 Judas 9).

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Descripción de los Ángeles

• Nombres.
• Miguel (Dan. 1013, etc. Judas 9 Apoc. 127).
• Gabriel (Dan. 816 921 Luc. 119, 26).
• Apariencias.
• estado glorioso (Dan. 325 Mat. 282-3)
• en forma de hombre (Gén. 18-19 Mar. 165)
• alas? (serafines, querubines)
• sin sexo (Mat. 2230)

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Dos Clases de Ángeles

• Los buenos (1 Tim. 521 Mat. 2531)
• Los malos (2 Ped. 24 Judas 6 Mat. 2541)

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La Obra que Hacen los Ángeles

• La limitación de su obra.
• Sujetos a Jesucristo (Mat. 2818 1 Ped. 322)
• No deben ser adorados (Apoc. 228-9 Col.
  218-23)
• No predican el evangelio, mucho menos lo cambien
  (Hechos 826, 35 103 157 Gál. 18).

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La Obra que Hacen los Ángeles

• Invisibles, pero interesados en los asuntos del
  hombre.
• Salmo 9111-14
• Mat. 1810
• 1 Cor. 49
• 1 Ped. 112

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La Obra que Hacen los Ángeles

• Participan en la redención del hombre.
• A través del A.T.
• Jesús (Luc. 126-28, 31 213-14 Heb. 16 Mat.
  411 Luc. 2243 Mat. 2653 Mat. 282-4 Hechos
  19-11)
• Los apóstoles (Hechos 519 caps. 8, 10 127-10,
  23 2723, 43-44).
• Nosotros (Heb. 114 1 Ped. 112 Luc. 1510
  Heb. 1222-23 Luc. 2036 1 Cor. 62-3).

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