Jaynee

Thank you very much for the reply! You explained that in a way my burling mind could understand lol. Thank you! :-)

If the Bible has stated that we will be in the New Jerusalem in 1000+ years from now.. It would have still said this "100" years ago, therefore would it not be 900 years from now? Where in the Bible does it state that it will be 1000+ years from "now"? Just something I wonder when I see this 1000 + years statement all the time.

So then, where do you propose we will be when we die @inchrist? Whilst we are waiting to be in the presence of God? Sorry if you have answered this already - finding it hard to keep up with all the different comments!

Sorry @simplejeff The group of Jehovah's who chapped on my door recently stated that they believed only 144,000 faithful Christians would enter the kingdom of heaven. I do not follow the Jehovah Witness ways, as such, so therefore do not know the ins and outs of it all

Thanks! Yeah, it seems this topic is keeping everyone on their toes haha :-)

Yes, I have heard they state about the 144,000 only gaining entry to heaven? .. If this was the case, then Satan would clearly win, with the majority of the world going to hell? Nonsense eh?! Great points you have stated. So can I ask, if it states that God is "preparing a place/heaven for us" this would mean Heaven is not being worked on just now? If it is not a physical place as of yet? Also, do you believe we are in the presence of Jesus when we die? Or we are simply at peace awaiting that day to come? Sorry if I have repeated myself at any time

Yup! Work has been called off for today, along with schools, trains, taxi services etc. So it's been a cosy pyjama day in the house for most of us here! The kids are having fun though! Haha

I am in Scotland. We have only seen a small glimpse of the sun a handful of times over the last 4/5 months! Lol. Woke up to a snow storm this morning, and weather warnings for the rest of the day/night with more heavy snow fall I suppose it's nothing too surprising for us over here though! Lol

Thank you for the reply. I do not agree with what the Jehovah Witnesses teach or believe. I think I'm just a bit confused to the term "new heaven and new earth".. Where does that mean saved Christian's will be in the end? In the new heaven, or the new earth ? I'm assuming this won't be the same place ? I know I'm probably making simple things complicated lol

Thank you @TheMatrixHasU71 That has helped. So, my question now is, when it says there will be a new heaven and a new earth.. this is not meaning at the same time, as in two different places? I have heard some people say that the "higher ranked" Christians will be with God in the new Heaven, and the "lower ranked" Christians will tend to and live on the "New Earth"? unsure what my own opinions on that are, but what would you say on that subject?

Thank you @inchrist I enjoyed reading your reply. In your opinion, do you think we have thoughts in this place of silence?

Thank you for taking the time to explain this @Mike 2

Thank you @simplejeff You have confirmed my thoughts on that part, something did not sit well with me when reading it. Thank you for the reply

Ahhh, now I'm really confused! So where do people get this information about it all then? Thanks for the reply!

Thank you @Justin Adams the weather here is still cold! Due some snow later today also haha! Nothing new for us though! Thanks for the reply. So you think when we pass, we are not really "anywhere"? Just in a "deep sleep"as such? Until judgement? If I am making any sense sorry?

Unsure what you mean @brakelite? You mean the seven year tribulation is not stated in the Bible? As I do not ignore the Bible, I do read it. Trying to learn more each day, I just however have not understood this part as of yet.

Thank you for the reply @eileenhat I would love to hear more about what you had witnessed! So interesting. Thanks again, I plan to start reading the book of Revelation from the beginning this evening!

Looking for some opinions/ bible info. Is Heaven a place where we will physically be? Or a place we will feel spiritually? Also - I'm aware the dead will sleep, until the coming of Jesus. I don't believe we go straight to Heaven. I believe we will all be judged at the same time. Although, the part I'm unsure about is, where will our minds and souls be during this time of "sleep"? And are the saved at peace during this time? My Grandmother has recently passed away, she was saved also. I suppose it's just made me wonder about these things a little more and spiritually where will she be at this moment ? If anywhere ? Thanks

Yeah, going to have a go at reading it from the beginning. Rather than bits here and there! Thanks ! :-)

Thank you for that! I will have a read over those areas. Can I ask you, Do you believe after the rapture, before the tribulation period, the people who are alive and saved through Jesus, will enter Heaven at this point? Or will they too, be around during the tribulation and have to suffer these terrible times also ? I'm asking so many questions and I don't want to waste anyone's time! Just curious thanks!

It is very interesting! Confusing and tricky to get your head around at time, but I am trying to look deeper into different areas where my knowledge is not so "clued up". Such as the Seven Year Tribulation period, which over all the years I have never read about! Yeah - It's exciting thinking about what we have got to look forward to! Makes the hard days a bit easier to get through!

Thanks Wayne222! Trying to get my head around it all

Thanks for all your replies. I have never heard of the seven year tribulation! Will have to do some reading

Thanks Adstar, I'm aware we will be given new bodies, although what is your personal opinion on what happens to our old bodies ? Do they turn to dust? Will our new bodies still resemble our old? Thanks for your reply!

What will happen to bodies which are buried when Jesus returns? I'm aware it is our souls that live on through Jesus, although it's just a question I always wonder. Will they just disappear for us to be given new ones? Also, given the fact some people have a buriel, where as some others have a cremation? Maybe a silly question that I'm looking into too much?!