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?
"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?
I bought some wood coasters from Hobby Lobby yesterday and decorated them with a wood burner today. Here was my inspiration: "And around the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an… Continue reading The Four Living Creatures and the Four Gospels
The short answer is: No, we are not told that in Scripture. First of all, I should say I believe the "book of life" is a symbol of a spiritual reality. In other words, I don't believe there is a literal book, but some might believe that, and that's okay. Revelation 3:5 never says God… Continue reading Are names ever blotted out of the book of life?
Adorn the Gospel 