Hebrews 1:1-14
1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.
5 For to which of the angels did God ever say,
"You are my Son;
today I have become your Father"? Or again,
"I will be his Father,
and he will be my Son"? 6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says,
"Let all God's angels worship him." 7 In speaking of the angels he says,
"He makes his angels winds,
his servants flames of fire." 8 But about the Son he says,
"Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever,
and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.
9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
by anointing you with the oil of joy." 10 He also says,
"In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands.
11 They will perish, but you remain;
they will all wear out like a garment.
12 You will roll them up like a robe;
like a garment they will be changed.
But you remain the same,
and your years will never end." 13 To which of the angels did God ever say,
"Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet"? 14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation
The entire point of Hebrews chapter 1 is to show the Son Jesus is much more superior than any Angel. Verse 5 asks a rhetorical Q which is "To which of the Angels did God ever say, "you are my son". The answer is to none of the Angels. Because Jesus is NOT nor ever was an Angel. Verse 6 shows that when Christ returns all the Angels will worship him. How can they do this and not be committing a serious sin, unless of course he is God? Note verse 8 it says about Jesus "your throne O'God will last forever". Verse 13, also asks the same rhetorical Q "To which of the Angels", meaning none. No Angels have been asked to sit at God's right side only the one and only DIVINE Son of God. Christ is the Divine Son of God, WAS God before he was manifest on earth in the flesh and upon returning to heaven IS God. See John 1:1.
Russell eventually taught that Jesus was Michael prior to coming to earth and then once he returned to heaven, was glorified in a greater manner because he gave his life for us. This is contrary to scripture which says that Christ upon returning to heaven recieved the SAME GLORY again that he had prior to coming to earth. Not a new glory, the same one he previously had with the father.
John 17:5
And now, Father, glorifyme in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began
Again, Jesus was WITH God and WAS God prior to becoming flesh and dwelling on the earth. The teaching of Russell and the current WT that Christ was a created being (Arian teaching) is a heresy. Since Russell insisted Christ was created, he had to explain who he was or how he existed prior to coming to earth. Thus, he made Christ the Archangel Michael.
BTW: this teaching was borrowed by Russell from the 7th day adventists. Peace, Lilly
Who is this coming up from the wilderness, Leaning upon her beloved? I awakened you under the apple tree. There your mother brought you forth; There she who bore you brought you forth. Song of Solomon 8:5 love michelle xo