Six Reasons Why Jesus is Not Michael the Archangel

If you’ve ever spent any time talking to a Jehovah’s Witness, you’ve probably heard him mention that they believe that Jesus and Michael are one and the same person.

Well, a friend of mine put the following quick reference together, and I thought it was too good not to share. He didn’t want to be credited, so I won’t mention his name here…but I’m thankful for his generosity.

  1. Michael is one among many princes (Daniel 10:13); Jesus is one of a kind (John 3:16; Revelation 19:16)

  2. Jesus created the angels (Colossians 1:16), including Michael

  3. Jesus is higher than the angels (Hebrews 1:1-14; 2:1-18)

    1. Angels are not Sons (Hebrews 1:5) ; Jesus is God’s Son (Matthew 3:17)

    2. Angels worship the Son (Hebrews 1:6; Revelation 19:10; 22:8-9)

    3. Angels will not rule the world (Hebrews 2:5); Jesus will (Psalm 2:6)

  4. Michael does not rebuke Satan (Jude 9); Jesus does (Matthew 4:10; 16:23)

  5. Michael is distinguished from the Lord (Jude 9; Philippians 2:11)

  6. Jesus (Revelation 12:5) is distinguished from Michael (Revelation 12:7). How could Jesus be Michael if they are both separate characters in the same story?

Misusing Scripture, Jehovah's WitnessesDan Kreft2 Comments