Jude 9/26/71
A. Angels are superior to man by creation, Heb 2:7,9.
B. Christ in His First Advent was made lower than angels, Heb 2:9,16.
C. By death, resurrection, ascension, and session, the humanity of Christ became superior to angels, Heb 1:4-8,13; 2:14.
D. Every believer is in union with Christ, Eph 1:6; 1 Cor 1:2, 30.
E. Therefore, every believer is positionally superior to angels at salvation. This is why every believer has a guardian angel, Heb 1:14.
F. Through ultimate sanctification, the believer will be physically superior to angels for all eternity.
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