In a new segment of Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah, the host opens a conversation about angels—who they are, what the Bible says about them, and why the modern world is so fascinated by them.

What Does Scripture Reveal About Angels?

Jeremiah begins by pointing to the Bible’s many references to angels, noting that the word appears more than a hundred times in the Old Testament and over a hundred in the New. He cites specific passages that show angels as protectors, guides, encouragers, deliverers, and even as those who strengthen Jesus before the crucifixion. For example, Psalm 91 promises that God will give His angels charge over us, while Genesis 19 records angels leading Lot’s family out of Sodom. In Acts 12, an angel frees Peter from prison, and in Luke 22 an angel strengthens Jesus. Jeremiah summarizes these roles by quoting Hebrews 1:14, which calls angels “ministering spirits” sent to serve those who inherit salvation.

What Drives Our Fascination With Angels?

He then turns to the cultural phenomenon he calls “angel mania.” Jeremiah references the popularity of a book by Sophie Burnham, a Broadway play, and the widespread sale of angel-themed items. He notes that surveys show a large portion of Americans believe in angels and many claim personal encounters. By setting up these examples, he invites listeners to ask whether this enthusiasm reflects biblical truth or a secular trend that has seeped into everyday spirituality.

Do Angels Still Intervene in Our Lives?

Jeremiah presents several contemporary stories—an editor of a church magazine who saw angels hovering over a comatose girl, a missionary in the New Hebrides who felt angels guarding him at night, and a missionary in the Congo who reported that rebels turned back after seeing “white soldiers.” He uses these accounts to illustrate the questions he poses: Are there angels today? Do they intervene as the stories suggest? He stresses that the Bible is the standard for answering these questions.

How Should We Test Angelic Claims?

Jeremiah warns that angelic activity should never replace God in a believer’s life. He urges listeners to judge any claimed angelic experience against Scripture, reminding them that the Bible does not say angelic activity will cease. He suggests that as demonic activity increases toward the end of the age, angelic activity may likewise rise, but only in ways that align with God’s purposes. By keeping these principles in mind, listeners can discern genuine angelic encounters from cultural hype.

For a deeper exploration of these themes, listeners can tune into the full program on Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah.