Angelic Appearances

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The Word of God records numerous appearances by angels, yet they’re far from random occurrences. Today, Ferguson identifies the common factor behind the arrival of these mighty beings, teaching us about their mission. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/angelic-appearances/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Released on 11 Dec 2024

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