Are their different levels of Heaven?

[missmuffet]

Does Admin. want me to chime in our give people more guesses?Tinky has come the closest

[Andrew Wabomba]

The bible talk of heavens , this means they' re more than one . However, I don't know if the third heaven is the final one . Ephe 4:10j

[Guest]

The bible talk of heavens, this means they're more than one. However, I don't know if the third heaven is the final one. Ephesians 4:10

 

 

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) Ephesians 4:10

 

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The First Heaven

 

The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. Deuteronomy 28:12

 

And The Second Heaven

 

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, Psalms 19:1-4

 

And The Third Heaven And The City Of Jerusalem

 

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. Psalms 2:4-6

 

And The Really Really Big Big God

 

But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded? 1 Kings 8:27

 

Who Dwells Within

 

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Romans 8:9-11

 

The Believers Of His Son

 

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When Heaven Descends To The New Earth

 

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 22:1-2

 

 

And The Throne Of God

 

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

 

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.  Revelation 22:3-5

 

Dwells With Men

 

And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.

 

And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. Revelation 22:3-5

 

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Passport

 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

 

To Heaven

 

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 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. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3

 

To The Kingdom Of God

 

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3

 

Believe And Be Blessed Beloved

 

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Numbers 6:24-27

 

Love, Joe

[Guest]

.... want me to chime in and give people more guesses? Tinky has come the closest

 

 

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Chime

 

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Proverbs 25:25

 

Chime

 

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 1 Chronicles 16:9

 

Chime

 

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:19

 

[Andrew Wabomba]

Good ! Well, that is biblical ,suppose we define it scientifically , is sky and space included ?

[Guest]

Good! Well, that is biblical, suppose we define it scientifically, is sky and space included ?

 

 

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The First Heaven (Sky)

 

The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. Deuteronomy 28:12

 

And The Second Heaven (Space)

 

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, Psalms 19:1-4

[missmuffet]

 

.... want me to chime in and give people more guesses? Tinky has come the closest

 

 

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Chime

 

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Proverbs 25:25

 

Chime

 

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 1 Chronicles 16:9

 

Chime

 

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:19

 

 

2 Corinthians 12:2 is the closest that Scripture talks about the different levels of heaven.Some people think this is about "super-commited Christians"or Christians who have obtained a higher level.This is not Biblical.Paul is not saying that their are three heavens.The idea of different levels of heaven is not in Scripture.Although Scripture does speak of different rewards in heaven Revelation 22:12.

[Guest]

2 Corinthians 12:2 is the closest that Scripture talks about the different levels of heaven.Some people think this is about "super-committed Christians" or Christians who have obtained a higher level. This is not Biblical. Paul is not saying that their are three heavens. The idea of different levels of heaven is not in Scripture. Although Scripture does speak of different rewards in heaven Revelation 22:12

 

 

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Puff~!

 

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. Revelation 20:11

 

All Gone~!

 

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. Revelation 21:1

 

All New~!

 

And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

 

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

 

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Revelation 21:2-5

 

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Dear Sister Ever Wonder What Heaven The New Jerusalem Comes Down From

 

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 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. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3

 

When The First Heaven Is Passed Away

 

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Be Blessed Beloved Daughter Of The KING

 

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:26-27

 

Love, Your Brother Joe

[coheir]

1. The Crown of life - James 1:12, Rev. 2:10. This crown can be earned two ways - by enduring temptation, or by suffering a martyr's death. I believe the temptation referred to in James 1 is the temptation to deny Christ (as Peter did - and as many other martyr's and sufferer's for Jesus' sake did. Many gave in, and denied Christ. The blessing is that they still do not lose their salvation - see II Timothy 2:12-13.)

2. The Incorruptible Crown - I Cor. 9:25. This crown is earned by being temperate and moderate in our Christian life. Those who learn to keep their flesh under control, and live under the control of the Holy Spirit will earn this crown. I believe the context of I Cor. 9:24-27 explains it pretty well.

3. The Crown of Righteousness - II Tim. 4:8. This crown is earned by loving the Lord's appearing. This is not some type of intellectual agreement that the Lord is going to return, but rather a heart felt longing for it that keeps us faithful to the end. Again, the context helps us understand the meaning - see v. 7 and v. 10.

4. The Crown of Joy - I Thess. 2:19 - This crown is earned by leading others to Christ. Some refer to it as the "Soul-Winner's Crown."

5. The Crown of Glory - I Peter 5:1-4 - There is much disagreement about who actually earns this reward. The super-hyper-fundamentalists who are always so positive, and who are always trying to bribe people into doing things for THEM instead of for the LORD include EVERYONE in this reward. Sunday School Teachers, Bus Captains, deacons, etc., are all candidates.
I disagree. I believe the context is clear. This is a specific reward given to the ELDERS of the church, which could actually include the deacons. However, I believe the context limits this reward to the pastors - the spiritual leaders of the church.

This could indicate levels

[~candice~]

Guys - the bible uses the term heaven in a few different ways.

 

"Three heavens" is talking about

 

sky

space

heaven (God's abode)

 

It doesn't mean there are three levels in God's abode .

 

Since I am about to hit the sack, I will be lazy and just link to carm  http://carm.org/what-does-it-mean-when-bible-refers-third-heaven