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What Paul mean by caught up into third heavens

The text for our discussion is got from 2 Corinthians. 2Cor 12: 1 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it […]

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Bible Exposition Faith in God

Jesus, standing among the candlesticks!

In our New Testament reading today (Revelation 1, 2), we see through John’s eyes, a wonderful picture of our Lord and Master. There is something which we might almost overlook, but which should be encouraging! John turns to hear the one addressing him and sees seven golden lampstands (ch 1 v 12). What comes next […]

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How God’s kingdom will be established by Jesus Christ according to Paul

The preaching of the coming kingdom of God on earth and the name of Jesus Christ made up all that one needs to know before he or she is baptized. We see this in Acts 8:12. It is remarkable to note that all the Bible passages speak of the same kingdom of God and no […]

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Kingdom of God: Heaven or Earth? Early Christian view

Future Kingdom of God on earth from Jerusalem, Israel: What changed and why do people NOW believe the church is the kingdom of God on earth and no other one will be established by Jesus? The prophets of old testament, Jesus and the apostles and the Christians until the end of second century believed that […]