Double / Hidden Meanings In the Bible [Spirituality & Religion]

I have read several examples in the Bible that have New Age / Double meanings. At least if you read between the lines. For instance, Jesus said that his Father's home has many mansions. Some think that might mean the astral plane, different dimensional levels or the 7 chakras.

Jesus also said something about the kingdom of God is within us. Some people suggest that it might be related to Guides or meditation.

I want to find the meaning of these verses and I'd like more of them that are similar.

Any suggestions?

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LadyGrace ·

Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees at the time. Jesus was surely not saying that the kingdom of God resided within the Pharisees’ hearts. The Pharisees opposed Jesus and had no relationship with God. Jesus in other places denounced them as “whitewashed tombs” and “hypocrites” (Matthew 23:27).

The better translation would be “in your midst” or “among you.” Jesus was telling the Pharisees that He brought the kingdom of God to earth. Jesus’ presence in their midst gave them a taste of the kingdom life, as attested by the miracles that Jesus performed.

The kingdom of God is essentially inward, within man’s heart, as God changes the hearts of men, one at a time, as they receive the Holy Spirit, which transforms their life to be more Christ-like.

DallasCowboysFan · 61-69, M

@LadyGrace You write very well. You sound like you have a good heart.