Tom,

Its sounds like you're still wavering between two positions. You kind of lean in one direction and then have questions about other possibilities. Let me encourage you not to be confused over stories like your friend shared with you. Since you weren't there you don't know what really happened. Your friend obviously believes his report and you believe your friend to be trustworthy. However, we don't have any reason to expect God to speak apart from His Word?

Don't be distracted by reports like this. God has provided us His written word and His Spirit to apply these truths to our hearts. We don't need anything else and shouldn't expect extra-biblical words. People who look for extra-biblical revelation discount the Scriptures and go astray.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts