ANGELS

While the Word of God says that there are "an innumerable company of angels" (Heb. 12:22), and yet, there are but four named angels in the King James Bible; they are:

1.  Michael, the only angel called an "archangel" (Jude 1:9), appears to be God's warrior whose job it is to protect the children of Israel.  He is mentioned by name five times:

Daniel 10:13 - Michael "helps" a "man" whom, it would seem to be a pre-incarnation appearance of Jesus Christ (compare Dan. 10:10 with Mt. 17:2; Rev. 1:13-15).
Daniel 10:21 - Michael is described to Daniel, a Jew, as "your Prince."
Daniel 12:1 - Michael stands up "for the children of thy people."
Jude 1:9 - Michael contended with Satan over the body of Moses. 
Revelation 12:7 - Michael overcomes Satan and casts him out of heaven.

2.  Gabriel, who "stands in the presence of God" (Lk. 1:19), is mentioned by name, four times.  In each, he is sent by God to enlighten someone:

Daniel 8:16 - Gabriel was sent to enlighten Daniel.
Daniel 9:21 - Gabriel was again sent to enlighten Daniel.
Luke 1:19 - Gabriel was sent to enlighten Zacharias, the father of John the baptizer.
Luke 1:26 - Gabriel was sent to enlighten Mary concerning her Son, Jesus.

3.  Lucifer, who was cast out of heaven (Isa. 14:12), a.k.a. "the great dragon...that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan" (Rev. 12:9), and "the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan" (Rev. 20:2).

Job 1:6-7; 2:1-2 - Lucifer prowls the earth, "seeking whom he may devour" (1 Pet. 5:8).
Isaiah 14:12-15 - Lucifer aspires to be equal with God, our heavenly Father.
Luke 11:14 - Lucifer is also called Beelzebub, "the chief of the devils."
Revelation 12:10 - Lucifer "the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night."

4.  Abaddon, or Apollyon, is mentioned in only one passage, and he is the leader of  the locust-like creatures reserved as a "plague" on rebellious men during the Tribulation.  He is released by the "fifth angel" (Rev. 9:1-2).  

Revelation 9:11 - Abaddon, or Apollyone, is "the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon."

While one third of the angels of heaven fell with Satan (Rev. 12:3-4), two thirds of the angels are loyal to God (Rev. 19:14; Lk. 2:13-15; etc.).  Some of these are often called "guardian angels," and are commonly thought to stand guard protecting each of us.  However, that is not the case; "guardian angels" stand in the presence of God, awaiting His command to intercede for us.  Matthew wrote:  "Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven" (Mt. 18:10). 

And finally, when a born again believer dies, he or she DOES NOT GROW WINGS!

We return to God's original plan:  we receive our glorified bodies!  

At last, we are made in the image and likeness of God !

(Gen. 1:26-27; 1 Jn. 3:2)