Emphasis Preaching Journal

We must be careful not to take this passage too literally. That is true of much of the book of Revelation. All we can be sure of is that there will be a great change -- and it will be for the good of all believers. It seems like there will only be room for the "chosen" ones. As Jesus said, the road is narrow and the way is hard and only a few will pass through. Some people -- even Christians -- feel that a loving God would not allow any of his creation to be lost forever (some call it universal salvation).