Who is Michael the Archangel? Biblical and Prophetic Insights

Michael the Archangel is none other than Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Prince of heavenCon 26.2+3. He is the Angel of Jehovah and the Captain of the Lord's host who has revealed God’s message to humanity throughout all agesPP 761.5. Michael is one of the chief princes who contends with the powers of darkness to fulfill God's purposes on earth11MR 99.2+1. It was Michael who personally came down from heaven to resurrect Moses after he had remained in the grave for a short timeCon 26.2+2. During this dispute with Satan over the body of Moses, Christ set a holy example for us by refusing to bring a railing accusation against His adversary, instead saying, "The Lord rebuke thee" Jude 9Con 26.2+2. Michael is also the great leader of the heavenly hosts who fought against the dragon and his angels during the war in heaven Revelation 12:7-84MR 85.1+2. In the final days of earth's history, Michael will "stand up," signifying the close of Christ's intercession and the beginning of a time of trouble such as never was Daniel 12:11EGWLM 140.4+2. When He returns in glory, His voice—the voice of the Archangel—will startle the living and wake the dead from their graves 1 Thessalonians 4:16LDE 73.3+2.

...ter 1:10, 11. He was revealed to them as the Angel of Jehovah, the Captain of the Lord's host, Michael the Archangel— PP 761.5 (1890)

...ould have entered the promised land, and would have been translated to Heaven without seeing death. Michael, or Christ, with the angels that buried Moses, came down from Heaven, after he had remained in the grave a short time, and resurrected him, and took him to Heaven— 4aSG 57.4 (1864)

...e weeks while Daniel was fasting and praying, but heaven's Prince, the Archangel, Michael, was sent to turn the heart of the stubborn king to take some decided action to answer the prayer of Daniel— SL 51.2 (1889)

...ch forbids selfishness, pride, envy, and jealousy. It was jealousy that brought sin into our world. Lucifer, the angel next to Christ in the heavenly courts, gave way to feelings of jealousy. He aspired to the throne of God. He was determined to rule independent of God. He sought for prerogatives which cannot be given to any created being. This led him to revolt against God. Of this we read, “There was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in...— 16LtMs, Ms 78, 1901, par. 2

...the people the scenes of the judgment. The sound of a trumpet summoned Israel to meet with God. The voice of the Archangel and the trump of God shall summon, from the whole earth, both the living and the dead to the presence of their Judge. At the great judgment day, Christ will come “in the glory of ...— EP 237.2 (1983)