What role do messengers play in biblical theology?
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Messengers in the Bible serve as ambassadors who convey God's messages and purposes to the people.
In biblical theology, messengers are integral to God's redemptive plan, acting as His representatives to deliver His messages. Jephthah, for instance, sent messengers to communicate his authority and intentions, paralleling how God sends His servants throughout Scripture. In the New Testament, Jesus sends out His disciples as ambassadors, as noted in Luke 10:1-2, where they are instructed to prepare the way for Christ's coming. This pattern illustrates that God communicates His will and engages with humanity through appointed messengers. Thus, every believer is seen as an ambassador of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), entrusted with the message of reconciliation and tasked with proclaiming the gospel.
Scripture References:
Luke 10:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:20
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