In a recent video, prophetic voice and Bible teacher Joseph Z offered an in-depth look at the biblical structure of celestial hierarchies, highlighting the ranks, responsibilities and spiritual power of angelic beings.
Drawing directly from Scripture and centuries of theological thought, Z provided an uplifting reminder that believers are not alone in their spiritual journey.
“This is going to really help you,” Z said. “I think it’s going to give you revelatory information so you can really walk forward with hope, encouragement, and good understanding.”
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Using passages such as Ephesians 1:21 and Colossians 1:16, Z highlighted the five core ranks mentioned in the Bible: principalities, powers, might, dominion and thrones. “Far above all principality and power and might and dominion and every name that is named,” he quoted from Ephesians 1:21, adding, “That’s strong.”
He continued with Colossians 1:16: “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.”
Z explained the historical development of angelic hierarchy teaching from early theologians such as Dionysius the Areopagite, who in A.D. 500 laid out nine angelic choirs grouped into three celestial hierarchies. “He laid out what he called celestial hierarchies. This is from his studies in which angelic entities were arranged into three hierarchies containing three choirs each in the order of:
- Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones
- Dominations, Virtues, Powers
- Principalities, Archangels, Angels
Though he acknowledged some of this is speculative, Z made it clear that the Bible confirms the existence and active ministry of angels. “To fully embrace Dionis’ celestial positions view would require a level of speculation. I just wanted to share it with you because I think it’s important, but it really would be speculation to fully embrace his conclusions. But it is still worth looking at.”
Z then presented a biblical list of angelic ranks and corresponding Scriptures:
- Seraphim – Isaiah 6:2-7
“Above it stood Seraphim. Each one had six wings… And one cried to another and said, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.’” - Cherubim – Genesis 3:24
“After He drove the man out, He placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden Cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth.” - Thrones – Colossians 1:16
“Whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers—all things were created through Him and for Him.” - Dominions and Powers – Ephesians 1:21 and Colossians 1:16
“Far above all principality and power and might and dominion…”
“Whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers…” - Principalities – Ephesians 6:12
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness…” - Archangels – 1 Thessalonians 4:16 and Jude 9
“The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel…”
“Yet Michael the archangel… said, ‘The Lord rebuke you.’” - Angels – Hebrews 1:14
“Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?”
Z encouraged believers not only to understand this heavenly structure but to realize how it operates in the life of every Christian. “When you’re praying, you realize all of heaven is marshaled for you,” he said. “God wants to make a way for you where there seems to be no way. And angels line up with that.”
Sharing a personal testimony of divine protection during a tornado, he declared, “I believe we had angelic intervention and assistance. It was like we entered and came right out as if it just didn’t happen.”
Z emphasized that preaching the Gospel remains the ultimate spiritual weapon. “It is preaching the gospel that is the highest and most potent form of breaking these strongholds. After that comes the renewing of the mind.”
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He encouraged viewers with the promise of God’s unwavering love and the ministry of angels: “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers… shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord,” (Rom. 8:38-39).
For anyone seeking to grow in spiritual understanding and authority, Z’s message offers both biblical depth and inspiring encouragement. “Even on a bad day,” he said, “you’re anointed for this.”
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
