~Describe the four creatures in Ezekiel's vision and who the Christian understands these creatures to be.
****I can already describe them I just need the second half "and who the Christian understands these creatures to be."
Christians have varying understandings of these creatures: I suspect your text tells you one is true, and the others false:
http://njkproject.blogspot.com/2011/01/four-living-creatures-throughout-bible.html
Do you mean Daniel's vision? If not, please give chapter and verse.
Never mind. As BobPursley said: "I suspect your text tells you one is true, and the others false." Look in your book to see what you are SUPPOSED to answer.
Thanks bob
It was Ezekial's vision Ken and I need to know what these four creatures in his vision symbolize or mean to Christians??? I know the rest of the answer just not this part.
For a quick read, go here (remove the spaces and replace the word "dot" with a period, first):
thetrumpet dot com / literature/read/1299-ezekiel-the-end-time-prophet/208
For the full answer, read the entire booklet. It's free to download, read online, or order a hard copy at (remove the spaces, first):
thetrumpet dot com / literature/books_and_booklets/2694
Now, having given you the ***right*** answer, I want to caution you again that in any school, the expectation is that you will give the answer found in your textbook.
Much success!
In Ezekiel's vision, described in the book of Ezekiel in the Bible, there are four living creatures. These creatures have been interpreted differently by various Christian traditions. While the exact identification may vary, the most common understanding among Christians is as follows:
1. The Lion: The lion is often associated with the strength, power, and kingship of Jesus Christ. It represents his sovereignty and authority as the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5).
2. The Ox: The ox is often associated with sacrifice and service. It symbolizes the obedient and sacrificial nature of Jesus Christ, who willingly gave his life on the cross for the forgiveness of sins.
3. The Man (or Human): The human figure represents Jesus Christ as the perfect human being, the Son of Man. It signifies his incarnation, his role as the Redeemer of humanity, and his ability to empathize with human experiences.
4. The Eagle: The eagle is often associated with divinity, spirituality, and heavenly perspective. It represents the divine nature of Jesus Christ, his transcendence, and his ability to soar above worldly concerns.
It's important to note that while these interpretations are common among Christians, there may be variations and additional symbolic meanings attributed to these creatures by different individuals or Christian traditions.