Who is the Angel of the Lord? | Dr. Randy White

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In this video, Dr. Randy White of Taos, NM unpacks the identity of the mysterious Angel of the LORD—a figure who appears repeatedly throughout the Old Testament, often speaking and acting as God Himself. Drawing from a wide range of biblical texts, this study presents strong theological and textual evidence that these appearances are Christophanies—preincarnate manifestations of the Second Person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.

The video begins by exploring eight theological interpretations, ranging from literary metaphors to manifestations of the Father or Holy Spirit. However, Dr. White makes the case for a particular view: that the Angel of the LORD is the eternal Son of God appearing in a visible, physical form long before His incarnation in the New Testament.

Through key passages—from Hagar’s encounter in Genesis 16, Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3, to Gideon and Manoah in Judges, and even the devastating judgment of 185,000 Assyrians in 2 Kings—Dr. White highlights how the Angel not only speaks as God, but also receives worship, forgives sin, and displays divine authority. These are roles no mere created angel could hold.

Special attention is given to Exodus 3, where the Angel of the LORD identifies Himself with God’s personal name, “I AM,” a title Jesus later claims in John 8:58. Zechariah’s visions further confirm the Angel’s divine authority to intercede and cleanse sin, echoing Christ’s New Testament role as Advocate and Redeemer.

This video weaves together Old and New Testament themes to demonstrate how the Angel of the LORD is not just a messenger, but the very embodiment of God's presence—the eternal Son who reveals the Father. By linking these appearances to Christ, Dr. White offers a cohesive and Christ-centered understanding of Scripture that bridges the Testaments in powerful and inspiring ways.

Whether you're a curious student of the Bible, a theological thinker, or simply someone exploring the nature of Christ throughout Scripture, this video offers profound insights into the unity of God’s revelation and the eternal presence of the Son in both Old and New Covenants.