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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2022 13:57:00 GMT -5
People say we are going to heaven forever, but that is not the case. Heaven is not our eternal home. It is temporary. For those alive when the Rapture happens, they are taken to heaven but only for 7 years, and at the end of that, the Bride (The Church) returns to earth with Christ, and we live and reign with Him for 1,000 years. The Bible says we judge angels (the demons), so we are present with the Lord also at the great white throne when He judges the unsaved mass of mankind. Following that, we will have the new heavens and earth and then the New Jerusalem, where we will dwell forever. Amen!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2022 14:07:07 GMT -5
The New Jerusalem, which is also called the Tabernacle of God, the Holy City, the City of God, the Celestial City, the City Foursquare, and Heavenly Jerusalem, is literally heaven on earth. It is referred to in the Bible in several places (Galatians 4:26; Hebrews 11:10; 12:22–24; and 13:14), but it is most fully described in Revelation 21.
In Revelation 21, the recorded history of man is at its end. All of the ages have come and gone. Christ has gathered His church in the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:15–17). The Tribulation has passed (Revelation 6—18). The battle of Armageddon has been fought and won by our Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 19:17–21). Satan has been chained for the 1,000-year reign of Christ on earth (Revelation 20:1–3). A new, glorious temple has been established in Jerusalem (Ezekiel 40—48). The final rebellion against God has been quashed, and Satan has received his just punishment, an eternity in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:7–10.) The Great White Throne Judgment has taken place, and mankind has been judged (Revelation 20:11–15).
In Revelation 21:1 God does a complete make-over of heaven and earth (Isaiah 65:17; 2 Peter 3:12–13). The new heaven and new earth are what some call the “eternal state” and will be “where righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13). After the re-creation, God reveals the New Jerusalem. John sees a glimpse of it in his vision: “The Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband” (Revelation 21:2). This is the city that Abraham looked for in faith (Hebrews 11:10). It is the place where God will dwell with His people forever (Revelation 21:3). Inhabitants of this celestial city will have all tears wiped away (Revelation 21:4).
The New Jerusalem will be fantastically huge. John records that the city is nearly 1,400 miles long, and it is as wide and as high as it is long—the New Jerusalem being in equal in length, width, and depth (Revelation 21:15–17). The city will be dazzling in every way. It is lighted by the glory of God (verse 23). Its twelve foundations, bearing the names of the twelve apostles, are “decorated with every kind of precious stone” (verse 19). It has twelve gates, each a single pearl, bearing the names of the twelve tribes of Israel (verses 12 and 21). The street will be made of pure gold (verse 21).
The New Jerusalem will be a place of unimagined blessing. The curse of the old earth will be gone (Revelation 22:3). In the city are the tree of life “for the healing of the nations” and the river of life (verses 1–2). It is the place that Paul spoke of: “In the coming ages [God] might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:7). The New Jerusalem is the ultimate fulfillment of all God’s promises. The New Jerusalem is God’s goodness made fully manifest.
Who are the residents of the New Jerusalem? The Father and the Lamb are there (Revelation 21:22). Angels are at the gates (verse 12). But the city will be filled with God’s redeemed children. The New Jerusalem is the righteous counter to the evil Babylon (Revelation 17), destroyed by God’s judgment (Revelation 18). The wicked had their city, and God has His. To which city do you belong? Babylon the Great or the New Jerusalem?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2022 14:16:52 GMT -5
Its very intro that the devil and even some so called christians want to make heaven on earth!!>this is shallow and small compared to GodJesus plans!!! And we all say come quickly lord jesus !!!And we all say Amen 1 Corinthians 2:9
“However, as it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’ — the things God has prepared for those who love him.”
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Post by John on Feb 2, 2022 10:19:21 GMT -5
Its very intro that the devil and even some so called christians want to make heaven on earth!!>this is shallow and small compared to GodJesus plans!!! And we all say come quickly lord jesus !!!And we all say Amen 1 Corinthians 2:9 “However, as it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’ — the things God has prepared for those who love him.” We are as salt and light in this world, so naturally we want to make this world as Godly as possible, but our best efforts will still leave us with a lot of sin and evil. Only after Jesus returns will things truly be made right.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2022 22:04:33 GMT -5
See > J you have a reAL problem, still leave us with a lot of sin and ! that I do not! I am covered By The BLOOD! And Thats what the Death on the Cross was all about! I see J you cant figure that OUT! J You reject the Blood as I see it!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2022 22:10:14 GMT -5
Yes > As Ive been brought back Ive come to the understanding of the denial of the BLOOD!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2022 22:12:18 GMT -5
Then that comes to salvation! MMMM.
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Post by watchful on Feb 5, 2022 7:37:44 GMT -5
See > J you have a reAL problem, still leave us with a lot of sin and ! that I do not! I am covered By The BLOOD! And Thats what the Death on the Cross was all about! I see J you cant figure that OUT! J You reject the Blood as I see it! For sure the "sins of the past" are covered in the Blood. But then there is our on-going problem of needing to have our feet washed periodically as we go along. That is what the Lord's supper does, and why we need to examine ourselves before partaking of it. Through communion, eating the body and blood of our Lord (just as the Israelites used to eat the meat of the sacrifices in order to apply it to themselves) we are refreshing His sacrifice and applying the Blood to whatever sins and shortcomings come to our awareness as we go along, searching out our leaven with the searchlight of the Holy Spirit (this is all Passover stuff - the last supper and on-going Lord's suppers and washing of feet). The Lord likened it to weeds that spring up in our garden...we need to periodically weed our garden, otherwise the weeds could potentially take over. James wrote that "We offend in many ways all". So we pray like David, "Search me and know me O God, and see if there be any wicked way in me". Remember that in spite of His righteousness being imputed to us, we still are "seeking" righteousness. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness....is a lifelong quest for believers. It's not only a matter of one-and-done when we first believed. We are "going on to perfection"....being sanctified more and more. His Spirit in us puts that desire for righteousness in us and keeps spurring us on to reach for what lies ahead....ever-increasing sanctification/righteousness. There are many scriptures that speak about and encourage us to grow after we first believe.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2022 19:47:16 GMT -5
There is a real bad case Synonyms for not enough on this forum! and its right out of the pit of HELL!Enjoy
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2022 19:50:14 GMT -5
We have more problems in the last of the last days before the blessed Hope and then we we have this >Its never ENOUGH!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2022 19:55:26 GMT -5
Who told you you are unworthy -- no good, useless, unusable to God? Who keeps reminding you you're weak, helpless, a total failure? Who told you you'll never measure up to God's standard? We all know where this voice comes from: It is the devil himself! He's the one who keeps you convinced God is angry with you. You hear his lies all day long -- and they come straight from the pits of hell!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2022 20:03:00 GMT -5
I keep asking J to study on the BEMA Judgment and the Crowns that come with it! But He will not do it?> Why! Very Intro. Enjoy> Ps >I would Luv to read one./
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2022 20:04:39 GMT -5
Have a good Day!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2022 20:33:20 GMT -5
watchful I have read your post but what are you trying to say?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2022 20:43:17 GMT -5
The Lord likened it to weeds that spring up in our garden...we need to periodically weed our garden, otherwise the weeds could potentially take over. James wrote that "We offend in many ways all". So we pray like David, "Search me and know me O God, and see if there be any wicked way in me" this is very intro to what I Believe about once saved always saved > you could not written it better ! Thanks. The weeds will be at the Bema and the weeds will have few crowns! Enjoy
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