Are We Angels? Answer: Yes! — Reformation Sunday

In Revelation 14:6–7, John shares a vision of an angel flying overhead with an "eternal gospel" to proclaim to every nation, tribe, language, and people. In the original Greek, the word translated as "angel" simply means "messenger." Throughout history, God has raised up dedicated messengers—from early Christian confessors to key figures of the Protestant Reformation like Martin Luther—who stood firm on the truth that we are declared righteous purely by God's grace through faith in Jesus, apart from human works. Bound by the Holy Scriptures, these faithful witnesses ensured that the light of Christ's forgiveness would continue to shine brightly across generations. That same privilege belongs to us today! As a church family, we are called to be God’s present-day gospel messengers to our friends, neighbors, and loved ones. When we truly know the depth of Jesus’ love and what He accomplished for us on the cross, sharing that good news becomes our greatest joy. Join us as we celebrate Reformation Sunday, anchor our hearts in God's Word, and step out together to share His eternal hope with our community. Web: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2026... Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-c... Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Romans 5:8-11 Psalm 46 Revelation 14:6–7 Romans 3:19–28 Matthew 11:12–19 Songs and Hymns: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God: Text and tune by Martin Luther, public domain. There Is One Gospel: Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson; © 2022 CityAlight Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. Till the Whole World Hears: Bob Kauflin, Jordan Kauflin; © 2026 Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; Sovereign Grace Praise; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740A. By Grace Alone: Text by Martin Luther; tune by David Ward, © 2002 ThousandTongues.org; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. Spread the Reign of God the Lord: Text: Jonathan Friedrich Bahnmaier, 1774–1841; tr. composite; Tune: Geist-reiches Gesang-Buch, 1704, Halle, ed. Johann A. Freylinghausen, alt.; Text and tune: Public domain. O Living Bread from Heaven: Text: Johann Rist, 1607–67; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.; Tune: Musae Sioniae, 1609, vol. 7, Wolfenbüttel, ed. Michael Praetorius; Public domain. Lift High The Name Of Jesus: Tune: Ed Cash; Fionán de Barra; Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty; Text: Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty; Fionán De Barra; Ed Cash; Tune and Text: © Getty Music; © Fionan De Barra Pub Designee; © Capital CMG Publishing; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. Liturgies: Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke #sermon #gospel #ReformationSunday #MartinLuther #GospelMessengers #eternal #bound #scriptures #AngelsOfTheGospel #SalvationByGrace #GraceThroughFaith #Revelation14