Where did John, in vision, see the saints?
Answer
"After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds,
and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and
palms in their hands." Rev. 7: 9.
NOTE - This scripture shows plainly that the righteous are all taken to heaven immediately after
the first resurrection. This accords with the words of Christ in John 14: 1-3, where He says, "I go to
prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto
Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." Peter desired to accompany Christ to those mansions; but
Jesus answered, "Thou cannot not follow Me now; but thou shall follow Me afterwards." John 13: 36. This
makes it clear that when Christ returns to earth to receive His people, He takes them to the Father's house
in heaven.
In view of the curse upon this creation, what has God promised?
What was indicated by the mixture of clay and iron in the feet and toes of the image?
What will be the first plague, and upon whom will it fall?
While in this condition, how much does one know about those he has left behind?
What shows that the actions of men are recorded?
How may grace and peace be multiplied in believers?
For what purpose did God give His Son to the world?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle