Jesus promised: “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? . . .I will come back and take you to be with me…” John 14:1-3

Recorded in Matthew 16:24, Jesus taught that his footstep followers are those who deny themselves and faithfully take up their cross daily until they die. “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints” (Psalm 116:15).

These disciples, or “saints,” will be rewarded with a “room” in God’s house. Resurrected faithful Christians will join the glorified Jesus to live forever in the heavens with his Father. “The LORD (God) has established His throne in the heavens…” Psalm 103:19. “This is what the LORD (God) says: “Heaven is my throne. . .” Isaiah 66:1. “Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a high priest (Jesus), who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; . . . the throne of God” (Hebrews 8:1; 12:2). The throne is not to be understood as a literal throne, but symbolizes a place of power.

In the “first resurrection” (Revelation 20:6), Christians will receive a spirit body in heaven. “And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires” (2 Peter 1:4 NLT).

In contrast, all the rest of mankind will be given a home on earth when they are resurrected. This will happen during the Millennial Age when mankind is awakened from death and they “learn righteousness.” “When your (God’s) judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness” (Isaiah 26:9) “But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits (and “his brethren” Romans 8:29), after that those who are Christ’s at his coming (the rest of mankind during the Millennial Age)” (1 Corinthians 15:20-23). In the Millennial kingdom; “…those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.  A little while, and the wicked will be no more; . . . But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity” (Psalm 37:9-11)

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