Angel Lies

A lot of people think that, when we die, we all go to heaven and become angels. Both of those beliefs are false. Not everyone will go to heaven. And we DO NOT become angels.

It troubles me when I hear people, even alleged Christians, say these things because I know they are believing a lie. And where do lies come from? Satan. Satan is "the father of lies" according to Jesus.

"You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies." - John 8:44

Only those who have trusted in Jesus get to go to heaven. "Admit, Believe, and Forever Receive" is what we taught the VBS kids last week. If we have not repented, admitted our sinful nature, we don't get to go to heaven. Peter lays it out pretty clearly in the Book of Acts.

“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." - Acts 2:38

Now, regarding angels. Do we turn into angels when we die? Let's see . . . How can I say this gently?

NO!!

We do NOT turn into angels. Angels are created beings who serve God. We do not turn into angels. Yet a lot of people believe that, for some unknown reason. It's a lie. (See previous paragraph re: Satan)

Truth be told, we actually do get new bodies.

"It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body." - 1 Corinthians 15:44

So, to sum up, not everyone gets into heaven and we do not turn into angels when we die.

The Bible must be our sole source of truth, not our feelings or movies or what someone else has said. Jesus told us that one of the signs that the end of things is upon us would be deception. We are living in those times right now.

"Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you." - Matthew 24:4

"Do not be deceived." - Galatians 6:7

"Don’t be deceived." - James 1:16

Many are being deceived right now. Don't be one of them. Trust in God alone.

Who Will Go To Heaven? - Gotquestions.org

Do We Become Angels When We Die? - Gotquestions.org