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LifeGoesOn · 12-28-2017, 05:21 AM

I wanted to start this thread after reading a discussion in the Christmas thread about the mansions and/or abodes that are being prepared for us in heaven.

John 14:2 (KJV)

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

I wonder if the “heaven” or “My Father’s House” referred to in this verse is actually paradise (part of Hades) and not the New Jerusalem, on the new earth.

Growing up in the LC, I never heard much about what eternity would be like, aside from the verses in Revelation that describe the New Jerusalem. This painted a picture in my mind of an architect’s blueprints and maybe a hotel quality painting of some a scenic landscape. Really vague and boring to be honest. There was also they thought that the atmosphere or general ambience in eternity would be that of an LSM winter training. Imagine that, dull hotel conference room decor with a giant all seeing blue chalkboard on the horizon...

Oh, and the fear of being “tested”. LOL.

However, after I left the LC I have started to rethink this, along with the rest of God’s word and look at it with new eyes. I ask God to reveal Himself to me in his word and for the Holy Spirit to guide me as I read it. I am excited to see what God has in store for us in eternity.

John Eldredge wrote a book called “All Things New”? I have not read it, but I have watched several videos where he discusses it and it was very encouraging. I’ve linked to the video discussions below and recommend watching them.

What do you guys think eternity will be like? ��

Part 1: https://youtu.be/rnHiYOYZeJ8

Part 2: https://youtu.be/69v-7ihB5uU

Part 3: https://youtu.be/69v-7ihB5uU

Part 4: https://youtu.be/jXoVa7A5FTM

Part 5 https://youtu.be/erWMwDcoRJM

Part 6: https://youtu.be/TLZF3KoYhqI

12-28-2017, 05:21 AM	#1
LifeGoesOn Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 85	Eternity - what will it be like? I wanted to start this thread after reading a discussion in the Christmas thread about the mansions and/or abodes that are being prepared for us in heaven. John 14:2 (KJV) 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. I wonder if the “heaven” or “My Father’s House” referred to in this verse is actually paradise (part of Hades) and not the New Jerusalem, on the new earth. Growing up in the LC, I never heard much about what eternity would be like, aside from the verses in Revelation that describe the New Jerusalem. This painted a picture in my mind of an architect’s blueprints and maybe a hotel quality painting of some a scenic landscape. Really vague and boring to be honest. There was also they thought that the atmosphere or general ambience in eternity would be that of an LSM winter training. Imagine that, dull hotel conference room decor with a giant all seeing blue chalkboard on the horizon... Oh, and the fear of being “tested”. LOL. However, after I left the LC I have started to rethink this, along with the rest of God’s word and look at it with new eyes. I ask God to reveal Himself to me in his word and for the Holy Spirit to guide me as I read it. I am excited to see what God has in store for us in eternity. John Eldredge wrote a book called “All Things New”? I have not read it, but I have watched several videos where he discusses it and it was very encouraging. I’ve linked to the video discussions below and recommend watching them. What do you guys think eternity will be like? �� Part 1: https://youtu.be/rnHiYOYZeJ8 Part 2: https://youtu.be/69v-7ihB5uU Part 3: https://youtu.be/69v-7ihB5uU Part 4: https://youtu.be/jXoVa7A5FTM Part 5 https://youtu.be/erWMwDcoRJM Part 6: https://youtu.be/TLZF3KoYhqI __________________ “So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."” John‬ 8:31-32‬