Your Christianity questions answered
You ask Elim experts the questions. This month, it’s Pastor Harry Goodwin of The Well Church in Wakefield.
Do angels still interact with people today?
Yes, Hebrews 1:14 tells us that angels are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation”, which indicates that their role continues beyond the New Testament era. And in Hebrews 13:2, we’re told to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so, “some have entertained angels without knowing it”. These verses affirm that angelic presence and ministry remain active, even if unseen.
Throughout church history and into modern times, there are credible accounts of angelic encounters, moments of divine protection, mysterious guidance, or unexplainable rescue. While we must be cautious not to chase the supernatural for its own sake or let experience override Scripture, we shouldn’t dismiss the reality that God still commands his angels concerning us.
That said, angels don’t replace the work of the Holy Spirit or the centrality of Christ. Angels are messengers and servants. Their interactions today, as in Scripture, ultimately point us back to God’s care, his mission, and his glory.
• Harry Goodwin has been the minister at The Well Church in Wakefield since 2021. He is also in his final year of study for a master’s degree at Regents Theological College.
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