Heb. 12:1 There­fore, since we are sur­rounded by so great a cloud of wit­nesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with per­se­ver­ance the race that is set before us

Is there in the ‘heav­enly sta­dium’ — look­ing down on Chris­tians still in the race? Who are they that wit­ness the deeds of Chris­tians? Most often the above verse is inter­preted that either the angels or the departed saints, the ‘Church of God’ watch Chris­tians from heaven. (more…)