What is the white stone with the 'new name' on it that believers will someday receive?
Is it possible to learn what this new name is prior to the Resurrection?
Revelation 2:17
KJV - 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
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David Nochella
A white stone:
When an athlete won in the games, he was often given, as part of his prize, a white stone, which was an admission pass to the winner’s celebration afterwards. This may picture the moment when the overcomer will receive his ticket to the eternal victory celebration in heaven.
A new name:
A personal message from Christ to the ones he loves, which serves as their admission pass into eternal glory. It is so personal that only the person who receives it will know what it is.