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4meAndyou · F
Well...I vacillate quite a bit in that area. Jesus Christ taught us that heaven is WITHIN us. In other words, the kingdom of God exists inside our own consciousness.
And then there is that childhood vision...that teaching, that there will be loads of clouds and angels and relatives who have passed already, coming to greet us.
Which of these is true, I haven't a clue!
And then there is that childhood vision...that teaching, that there will be loads of clouds and angels and relatives who have passed already, coming to greet us.
Which of these is true, I haven't a clue!
4meAndyou · F
@Dharmamar "Luke 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you."
"When we parse this verse in the context of Jesus’ teachings, we can appreciate its richness. In the previous verses, the Pharisees were asking Jesus when the kingdom of God would come. They were looking for signs, expecting a physical manifestation of His reign. In Jesus’ reply, He redirected their focus from external expectations to a more profound truth—the presence of the kingdom is spiritual and internal, a realization within each individual.
This internalization of the kingdom challenges us, doesn’t it? It means we cannot passively wait for someone or something to bring us closer to God. Instead, we have a role to play. We participate in God’s kingdom by inviting Him into our lives and allowing His will to shape our thoughts, actions, and relationships. It is through our choices that we manifest His kingdom on Earth, reflecting love, kindness, and grace."
https://explainingthebible.com/luke-17-21/
"When we parse this verse in the context of Jesus’ teachings, we can appreciate its richness. In the previous verses, the Pharisees were asking Jesus when the kingdom of God would come. They were looking for signs, expecting a physical manifestation of His reign. In Jesus’ reply, He redirected their focus from external expectations to a more profound truth—the presence of the kingdom is spiritual and internal, a realization within each individual.
This internalization of the kingdom challenges us, doesn’t it? It means we cannot passively wait for someone or something to bring us closer to God. Instead, we have a role to play. We participate in God’s kingdom by inviting Him into our lives and allowing His will to shape our thoughts, actions, and relationships. It is through our choices that we manifest His kingdom on Earth, reflecting love, kindness, and grace."
https://explainingthebible.com/luke-17-21/