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Jacklalanne:
When I read Greg's question regarding the "physical universe", what immediately came to mind for me was John 14:2 where Jesus stated: "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."
How are we to understand this statement?
BTW, I originally posted this as a response to Greg's question, then noticed the discussion was taking a different direction, so reposted as a "new topic". If I should have instead left it posted to "physical universe" thread, let me know. Thanks...
Regards,
Russ

Rene:
As with everything that Jesus taught, this scripture has a "spiritual" application.

John 6:63 - "The spirit it is that is giving life; the flesh doth not profit anything; the sayings that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life,"

Since "flesh and bones" (the physical body) does not inherit God's Kingdom, there would be no need for physical mansions in God's kingdom.

1 Cor. 15:50 - "Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

A good bible study on this subject is Part 4 of the Lake of Fire series, "Understanding Spiritual Things," http://bible-truths.com/lake4.html.  Hope this helps.

René

Rhys 🕊:
Hi. Found this in Ray's emails so hope it helps as seems to answer it for me




Heaven/Death
« on: July 31, 2007, 03:30:41 PM »
 
Hi Ray
Please explain John chapter 14 verse 2 and tell me what it means


Now John 14:2--"In my Father's house are many mansions [Greek, abodes--same word translated abode in verse 23] : if it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will COME AGAIN, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am [ON THIS EARTH, not heaven], THERE ye may be also...Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and COME AGAIN UNTO YOU..." (Also verse 28). What will happen to all the Believing Saints who have died over the centuries? When and where will they receive the "abodes in the Father's House?" They will live and reign as kings and priests with Jesus at resurrection (Rev. 20:4). "And has made us unto our God kings and priests: and WE SHALL REIGN ON THE EARTH" (Rev. 5:10). Our reward, our special office or abode in God's Kingdom is to SAVE THE REST OF HUMANITY.

God be with you,
RayGod bless
Rhys

cjwood:
oh those old emails to ray, and his responses!  they have been an almanac of information and inspiration to my soul time and time again.  thanks for kickin' this one back from '07 rys, our kiwi brother in Christ. 

claudia

Duane:
I learned much from Ray and one of the most enlightening things was that:
Our earthly bodies are called "tents", "vessels", "temples" so being greater, our heavenly bodies are "mansions".
There are no suburbs in heaven that facilitate all of our mansions (yards, swimming pools, etc.)
"In MY Father's HOUSE are many MANSIONS".  Isn't that backwards?  If the mansions weren't referring to our heavenly bodies, which now makes sense, it would be like saying "in my Father's Store are many shopping malls"!  At very least "in My Father's Mansion fit many Houses"!  Selah!

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