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I know that throughout the Bible Angels met with humans for very specific reasons. An obvious example can be found in Luke 1:26-38. Gabriel speaks to Mary and informs her she will give birth to a son who is to be named Jesus. Do Angels still visit us on earth and interact with humans today?

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As most of the passages I think you would cite seem to make clear, the angels didn't "exist on earth", they were sent from Heaven and only stayed to give a message. So are you asking if any angels still come to visit us today? "exist on earth" is just sort of ambiguous... – Thomas Shields Apr 28 '12 at 4:39
Are you looking for Biblical quote or anecdotal evidence? The latter will possibly cause the question to be closed. – Wikis Apr 28 '12 at 7:42
^^^... Of course, if asking for empirical evidence the answer becomes fairly easy... – Marc Gravell♦ Apr 28 '12 at 7:53
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@Doubting I appreciate the help. I have updated both the title and question to reflect the questions true intent. – E1Suave Apr 28 '12 at 12:20
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With the edit clarifying the intent... Well, that won't have scriptural basis (since it is strictly today). Empirical evidence to date is zero. That leves subjective and anecdotal only - not sure that leaves room for a good answer... I could be wrong, though. – Marc Gravell♦ Apr 28 '12 at 17:15
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They certainly exist, they exist in the past, present and future. The Bible speaks of them in all three tenses to the last age of man.

Do they interact with humans today? I can see no reason they would not, but it is not an absolute thing, where the Bible says this is the way it is exactly, as far as when and how they interact with men.

My best guess is that they interact all the time, they seem to deliver messages a lot, I suspect they still do. I have read and heard stories and perhaps had a few interact with me and I never knew it. They can appear like men and save your life. Carry you over a mountain pass through snow and then disappear.

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I suspect this answer would benefit from some citations – Marc Gravell♦ Apr 28 '12 at 7:54
@Hammer I appreciate the help. I have updated both the title and question to reflect the questions true intent. – E1Suave Apr 28 '12 at 12:20
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There are numerous stories, particularly in the lives of the Saints. But traditionally every Christian is regarded as having their own guardian angel. So to answer your question in perhaps a less spectacular and significant fashion, Yes, and constantly.

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Hebrews 13:2 reminds us to show love and hospitality towards all, "for in doing so, some have entertained angels," unaware. When Samsons parents were told they were going to have a child, they too were unaware that they were in the presence of an angel, until after they sacrificed, the angel went away dramatically revealing what he was.

There is nothing to suggest that angels no longer visit Earth*, but nothing says that says we will recognize them as such when they do.

*ok, possibly one could say that because we have the Bible, God no longer requires messengers (and by definition an angelos' job is a messenger) but that would just be speculation.

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Sorry! Dang autocorrect. – Affable Geek May 6 '12 at 11:33
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Even if angels do visit us on earth, they only appear in disguise in human form. In other words, there is no possible scientific experiment that one can conduct to distinguish a "human" from an "angel disguised as a human". Hence, it requires the mysterious concept of "faith" to distinguish between the two possibilities.

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This, though, is valid in entirely the same way the Russell's teapot it valid. – Marc Gravell♦ May 6 '12 at 11:26
I would like to add the following comment, and perhaps I speak as a fool. If I have spoken the truth, I fear nothing. On the other hand, if angels do visit and leave evidence of non-human form, I will be glad to have my above answer proven false. In the absence of such proof, I care not if my answer is regarded as foolish, for I have spoken according to my conscience. – user1539 May 6 '12 at 11:26
No slight (insult) was intended; and you yourself correctly already stated tht this was a faith position. – Marc Gravell♦ May 6 '12 at 11:29
If a such a philospher as Russell conceived of this teapot, then I, a mere iota of nothingness, rejoice in the comparison, and invite the angels to drink with me from the said teapot. This, alone, suffices as reward. – user1539 May 6 '12 at 11:41
@MarcGravell no offence taken or conceived, only happiness and gratitude. :) – user1539 May 6 '12 at 11:49
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No angels do not still intervene in the world today. If every Christian in the world had a Guardian Angel, bad things would not happen to any Christian because they would be protected. The Bible also says that the sole purpose of the creation of angels was for them to worship God, not protect his people.

As for the "stories" of angels that help you in the form of a human, what's to say that isn't a person full of the Holy Spirit? What happens when the person is then suddenly gone? In Acts, the spirit teleported Philip to speak to the Ethiopian Eunuch, then he teleported him back to his home immediately.

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Welcome to the site. We need some sources in your answer. Just saying the "Bible says" is not enough, although, quoting the Bible is always acceptable. Look up these verses you mention, quote them, the fill out your answer, by editing it. – fredsbend May 13 at 20:39

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