The 24 Elders in the Book of Revelation In the book of Revelation, the 24 elders are mentioned twelve times (Revelation 4:4,10; 5:5,6,8,11,14; 7:11,13; 11:16; 14:3; 19:4). Their identity has been the subject of much debate, with three primary interpretations: Angelic Beings A Representation of All the Redeemed (Israel + the Church) The Church Alone... Continue Reading →
God and the Hearts of God's People Jesus told the Samaritan woman that God is spirit and must be worshipped in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Paul breaks out in praise in 1 Timothy 1:17. One of the ways that he describes the God He is in awe of is that He is invisible. However,... Continue Reading →
Remembering Revelation's Outline Revelation 1:19 provides a divinely inspired three-part outline for the book of Revelation: “Write down what you have seen—both the things that are now happening and the things that will happen." (Revelation 1:19) This structure divides the book as follows: “The things which you have seen” refers to the vision of Christ... Continue Reading →
Where do babies go when they die? Is there hope of seeing them in heaven? What does the Bible say?
It might be my inner child’s refusal to let go of wonder, but I can’t help hoping that I’ll see dinosaurs in the eternal heaven. As a kid, dinosaurs captivated me, and to be honest, I’m still awestruck by them today. These bigger-than-life reptiles ignite my imagination every time I visit a museum or special... Continue Reading →