The apostle John writes that we are children of God and shall be like God, for we shall see Him as He is (I John 3:2). The apostle Peter writes that Jesus Christ is now in heaven at the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject to Him (I Peter 3:22). John also writes that those in the first resurrection will reign with Christ one thousand years on this earth (Revelation 20:6).
Notice what these two verses indicate will happen when Christ returns to this earth:
– Revelation 20:6… “Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.”
– Zechariah 14:4… “On that day (Christ’s return to this earth) His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half of the mountain moving north and half moving south.”
On that “great day of the Lord,” Jesus Christ will stand on the Mount of Olives and He will begin ruling this earth. His direct involvement with this world will begin changing everything as we know. It will be a remarkable time leading up to an absolutely unfathomable event!
GOD’S THRONE TO BE ON EARTH
The apostle John writes (Revelation 21 & 22) that the New Jerusalem, the holy city of God comes down from heaven (to this earth) and God speaks out of heaven saying: “Behold the tabernacle (dwelling place) of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be their God.”
So, in this round about way we can see that man will not go to heaven, rather God Himself will come down to this earth!
Here’s a little more “revelation” and admonition from the apostle John:
In Revelation 22, we find that Jesus Christ says (verse 7), “Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the word of the prophecy in this book.” Continuing in verses 12-14: “Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.”
These few verses show very clearly that the saved man or woman will “NOT go to heaven when they die.” Heaven is not the reward of the saved! The reward of the saved is eternal life with Jesus Christ as a part of the family of God…on this earth!
May God help us to not only obey His word…but believe in His promises. He’s going to keep his word. Are we going to keep it as well?
Mr. James Pollitte – minister
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