Where do the Redeemed spend Eternity?

UncleRicky said:

Greetings all,

We often speak of "Going to Heaven" when we die. No one ever seems to question it, so... I'm asking.

Other than A=B, and B=C, therefore A=C, types of arguments, can anyone give me a good solid Biblical reason to say that Heaven is our eternal destiny?

Cheers,
Rick

http://unclerickysperigrinations.blogspot.com/

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One of the greatest deceptions in christianity is the concept of 'going to heaven'. Lucifer wanted to 'go to heaven'. Our destiny is either as part of the 'bride of Christ', or, friends of Christ in an eternal relationship with Christ and with God.

The destination of 'heaven' is a selfish concept that has it's roots in the self serving attitude of Lucifer. As such heaven is just another materialistic 'place' of self gratification.

Abraham didn't ask where he was going, he just went. He was shown the promised land at a later time.

Rebecca (the church) wasn't chosen to go to a place, but to a person, Isaac (Christ).

As for the location that we will occupy I think that the pattern of the tabernacle sheds some light. The outer court was reserved for the gentiles, which represents our present physical life on earth.

The 'most holy place' would represent our communion with God (as the immortal 'bride' or 'friend'), between the past mortal earthly dwelling and the third heaven of God. This of course is the created physical universe.????????

The holy of holies is the third heaven, the spiritual home of God, of which we will probably have limited access for special occasions.

Just thoughts of mine, not to be taken too seriously.

1 Corinthians 2:9, KJV
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

John 14:2-3, NIV
2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

but eventually...

Matthew 5:5, NIV
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

2 Peter 3:13, NIV
13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.

Revelation 21:1, NIV
1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.