Are Angels Similar to Humans?

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God… Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

                                                                                                                  (I John 3:1-2 KJV)

If humans are sons of God, are we compatible to angels? Have you ever wonder about the similarities of humans and angels?  Such questions often ponder my mind, so I wanted to resolve these questions with clarity from a different perspective.

The Scriptures mention angels over 273 times with various descriptions of depicting such angelic beings. Many angels lack wings as we tend to never imagine. Although, some angelic beings are bright and shinning, others resemble ordinary humans. Just as the Creator created humans, angelic beings assumed their creation likewise. “For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.” (Colossians 1:16 NIV)  The same source created everything resulting in more similarities than one realizes. For instance, when the Savior taught his disciples to pray, he used this example. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10, NIV) According to this prayer, the ultimate goal revealed an earthy existence very similar to a heavenly design. So the beings who inhabit these two existences have very similar characteristics to fulfill their purpose as occupants of each realm.

Angels like humans must fulfill their sole purpose as demonstrated in their behavior when humans turn to their true purpose. "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:10, NKJV) However, any deviation from the original intent always undercover fallacies for both angels and humans. For instance, earlier in history, Scriptures revealed that angels and humans produced children resulting in serious condemnation. In Genesis 6:4 (NIV), it states that “The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them.” This story demonstrates the capabilities of both humans and angels in producing offspring together. In order for species to reproduce, their genetic structure must have similarities resulting from their physical design. Unlike animals, their genetic structures prohibit any cross breeding with humans regardless of scientific efforts. Nevertheless, the seeds of angels and humans produced offspring resulting in the destruction of the first earthy habitats with water.  Thereafter, the Creator directed humans to multiply and replenish but not with angels. Since Scripture reveals that humans will become like angels at such time they will cease from procreating as noted by the prohibition on marriages. At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. (Matthew 22:30 NIV) 

However, earthy humans must progress toward a heavenly likeness, therefore; habitats of each realm conduct similar activities. For example, we are told that angels are ministering spirits that protect, aid, encourage, and comfort. Likewise, humans serve other humans in the same capacity. Even our society embraces hospitality, health, education, and service industries with the sole purpose of aiding others. Just think how you feel when someone with narcissistic tendencies enters your company. This person demonstrates extreme self-centered behavior with an exaggerated sense of self-importance instead of focusing on the greater good. As sons of God, you can easy identify this type of person. As noted earlier in I John 3, sons of God resemble the Savior while possessing characteristics just like the angels in heaven. 

Finally, I realize that humans can emerge as angel-like being based on the fact that we, sons of God, have entertained angels unaware (Hebrew 13:2). So become an angel today by serving others.