Bible Question:
A person that has salvation in Christ Jesus upon death goes into the presence of the Lord. Paul tells us to be absent from the body (dead) is presence with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:8. Question: Where is the present of the LORD, in Heaven and if so which Heaven ? Please answer in details, I'm so confused about this ! |
Bible Answer: Neal: "present with the Lord" I believe is conscious joy for the soul and spirit of those who have died in Christ. Where is the Lord during this time of grace before he comes? We know that by his spirit he dwells within those who are his and that by his spirit he strives with those who know him not. The risen Christ is also seated at the right hand of his father. "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God." Col 3:1 Where is the abode of God? We know he is omnipresent and is not limited by time and space. However, Paul speaks about his near death experience and talks about being caught up into the 3rd heaven , into paradise. 1 Cor. 12:1-4 It would appear that Paul experienced what is in store for each believer as they go to be with Christ. It is interesting that Enoch and Elijah did not see death on this earth,but were translated (changed) and were taken up into heaven and are in the presence of the Lord. Paul could say "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better" Phil. 1:23 We may not know much about the details of heaven, but we know that "to be with Christ" is far better. Not only to be with him, but to come with him and be united with resurrection bodies from which we will with unhindered praise praise and adore him forever. God Bless Robert |