‘Revelation 5:9 and 7:9 paint a glorious picture of the Church: redeemed people from every tribe, tongue, and nation, united in worship. These saints come from every imaginable background—linguistic, cultural, social, and generational. Though they are one in Christ, they retain their distinctiveness.” - P&D
“although we could quibble over whether we agree with the divines on this issue, or whether we agree with Poythress’ understanding of how it all works, it is clear that the ‘circumstantial’ usage of revelation was a recognized fact in the 17th century Reformed world. There was a type of ‘two-tier’ revelation going on.” - Ref21
This article (part 6 in the series) posted at Sharper Iron in 2019. Read the series.
This article (part 5 in the series) posted at Sharper Iron in 2019. Read the series.
This article (part 2 in the series) posted at Sharper Iron in 2019. It is reposted here with original comments included. Read Part 1.
“As plain as day, God spoke to me,” Hill said. “He said that wasn’t my bill, talking about the heartbeat detection bill that I filed. He said that wasn’t my bill.” - WRN
It is so important that we focus on God’s perspective concerning ultimate origins. Human theories, hypotheses, speculations and opinions come and go. But the God “who cannot lie” (NKJV, Tit. 1:2), who was there when the world began, has written a perfect book—the Bible—which He requires that we read and believe (Rom. 10:17).
Let us think, then, about the vital and blessed heritage that Christians enjoy as we understand the truths of creationism.
