The Practical Side of the Doctrine of Angels
Dr. Grandpierre. Hebrews 1:4-14 Being made so much better than the angels, as he has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.… 1. The existence of angels extends and enlarges our views regarding the city of God. 2. Their number is fitted to encourage us. when we are cast down by the spectacle of general unbelief. 3. The lively part, the tender interest which the Holy Scripture assures us that they take in the triumph of the Church in general, and in the progress of each believer in particular, ought to be a precious consolation to us. 4. The hope of being one day associated with these glorious inhabitants of heaven presents to us one of the most ravishing prospects. 5. We may find in the love which they have to God and in the zeal with which these perfectly holy beings serve Him, a very effectual stimulant to lead us to diligence and activity in the service of the Lord. (Dr. Grandpierre.) Parallel Verses KJV: Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. WEB: having become so much better than the angels, as he has inherited a more excellent name than they have.