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Three Heavens
Just like some religions claim that there is more than one
way to Heaven, others claim that there are different heavens for different
people depending on your acts on this Earth.
But what does the Bible say? The
Bible does mention three heavens, but what are those heavens?
"In the beginning, God
created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1
The first heaven is the atmosphere above us. It is where
eagles soar, clouds gather and rainbows form.
"Beside them the birds of
the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches." Psalm 10:12
The second heaven is also known as the celestial realm. It
is the heaven that contains the sun, moon, stars, planets, and so much
more!
"When I look at your heavens,
the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for
him?" Psalm 8:3-4
The third heaven is the place where God dwells.
Of course, we know that He is everywhere and cannot be
contained in any specific geographical location.
Still, the Bible says in this undisclosed location is
where God resides along with the Heavenly Hosts.
Heaven is also described as "the presence of the
Lord."
“See that you do not despise
one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see
the face of my Father who is in heaven." Matthew 18:10
"Now the point in what we
are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right
hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven," Hebrews 8:1
In conclusion, when we read God's Word, there are three
heavens mentioned, but they all have different meanings.
Nowhere does the Bible say that there will be different
levels of heaven according to our works because it is ONLY by Christ's work on
the cross that we will be there.
There will be a new heaven and a new Earth, and all who
believe will be in God's presence for eternity! What a wonderful day that will
be!
"Then I saw a new heaven
and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and
the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of
heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a
loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place[a] of God is
with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people,[b] and
God himself will be with them as their God.[c] He will wipe away every tear
from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning,
nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:1-4
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