Archangels Michael and Gabriel are Powerful Archangels

"Archangels"

Archangels are Spirit Beings created and directed by God. They live in His presence and possess tremendous powers and responsibilities. Michael is the only one specifically mentioned in the bible, (the Old and New Testament) but some scholars belive there are many others, including Gabriel.

"Michael an Archangel"

"At that time Michael will appear. He is the great leader of the angels who guards your people. There will be a time of terrible suffering. Things will be worse than at any time since nations began. But at that time of suffering your people will be saved. Their names are written in the Book of Life." (Daniel 12:1)

One of Michael's duties is to guard God's
community of believers:

"There was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back." (Rev 12:7)

Michael personally disputed with the devil:

"But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, "the Lord rebuke you!" (Jude 1:9)

Michael assisted one of Gods messengers:

"But the Prince of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then Michael came to help me. He is one of the leaders of the angels. He helped me win the battle over the king of Persia." (Daniel 10:13 )

An archangel will definitely be with the Lord
when He returns:

"For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud cry of summons, with the shout of an archangel, and with the blast of the trumpet of God. And those who have departed this life in Christ will rise first." (Thess 4:16 )

"Gabriel"

Many bible scholars believe that Gabriel is an archangel; however he is not referred to as such in the bible (Old and New Testament). Archangel or not he must be a most beautiful and magnificent being in the Principalities and Powers of the Heavens.

Daniel was "terrified" when Gabriel appeared to him. (Dan 8;17)

Mary was "very upset" when she saw him, (Luke 1:29,30)

Zechariah was "amazed and terrified".*(Luke 1:12)

There are passages scattered throughout the bible where Gabriel is busy delivering God's messages to his people.

Gabriel Tells Mary that She is to be the Mother of Jesus

"In the sixth month after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee. He was sent to a virgin. The girl was engaged to a man named Joseph. He came from the family line of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel greeted her and said, "The Lord has given you special favor. He is with you."

Mary was very upset because of his words. She wondered what kind of greeting this could be.

But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary. God is very pleased with you. You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You must name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High God. The Lord God will make him a king like his father David of long ago. He will rule forever over his people, who came from Jacob's family. His kingdom will never end."

"How can this happen?" Mary asked the angel. "I am a virgin." The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come to you. The power of the Most High God will cover you. So the holy one that is born will be called the Son of God. Your relative Elizabeth is old. And even she is going to have a child. People thought she could not have children. But she has been pregnant for six months now. Nothing is impossible with God." (Luke 1:26-37)

Gabriel Delivers a Message to Zachariah
and His Wife Elizabeth

"Then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah. The angel was standing at the right side of the incense altar. When Zechariah saw him, he was amazed and terrified.

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah. Your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will have a child. It will be a boy, and you must name him John. He will be a joy and delight to you. His birth will make many people very glad. He will be important in the Lord's eyes. "He must never use wine or other such drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the time he is born. He will bring many of Israel's people back to the Lord their God.

And he will prepare the way for the Lord. He will have the same spirit and power that Elijah had. He will teach parents how to love their children. He will also teach people who don't obey to be wise and do what is right. In this way, he will prepare a people who are ready for the Lord."

Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man, and my wife is old too." The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I serve God. I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news." (Luke 1:11-19: )

Gabriel in the Book of Daniel

"While I was still praying, Gabriel came to me. I had seen him in my earlier vision. He flew over to me very quickly. It was about the time when the evening sacrifice is offered". (Daniel 9:21)

Gabriel may very well be an archangel. In either case he was entrusted by God to deliver of some of His most inspiring and important messages.