by Eric Gagnon I received this question from someone this week. Here is how I responded: This is an interesting and complex question. From my perspective, here's how I would approach this: God is sovereign in salvation. Ephesians 1 and Romans 8 teach that God knows who will be saved (Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:29-30). While… Continue reading Does God reveal to people today, in personal visions or dreams, individuals who will finally be saved?
by Eric Gagnon As modern readers, it's hard to see Joseph as being both shrewd and kind in Genesis 47. While it's true we have a much better understanding of grace this side of Jesus, let's not miss both the wisdom and mercy God displayed to the Egyptians through Joseph here: We're told in Exodus… Continue reading Was Joseph, son of Jacob, merciful or oppressive to the Egyptians?
I can remember as a kid, looking up at the night sky and looking for shooting stars. In fact every August there is a meteor shower called the Perseids. I remember this because it happens every year right around my birthday. You can see a shooting star about every ten minutes. I can remember during… Continue reading Does God give us signs?
“The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not suffer for the iniquity of the father, nor the father suffer for the iniquity of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself.” Ezekiel 18:20 The short answer is no, from what… Continue reading As a Christian, do I still carry “corporate guilt”?
"From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches [lamps] of fire, which are the seven spirits of God." (Revelation 4:5) The book of Revelation is apocalyptic literature. The word apocalypse comes from the Greek word meaning "to reveal" hence the title "Revelation."… Continue reading Who or what are “the seven spirits” of God? (Revelation 1:4, 4:5) And why does it matter?
Adorn the Gospel 