Eternal life? Where? do you want to go? Has God called you to heaven?

Question

What if it his will for you to have eternal life on earth, would that upset you?

Rev. 21:3 ...'Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them.'

Answer 1

Why should i care if its in Heaven or Earth or anywhere else. If its GOD who made the decision there is no point getting angry/upset over it, it is usless.

Answer 2

This may or may not be in the direction of your question, but here goes.
It is quite concerning that although the Gospel of St. Thomas was not adopted into many publications of the Bible (merely because it was found quite some time later than the rest), it contains some very interesting insight.

These are the secret sayings which the living Jesus spoke and which Didymos Judas Thomas wrote down:

(1) And he said, "Whoever finds the interpretation of these sayings will not experience death."

(77) Jesus said, "It is I who am the light which is above them all. It is I who am the all. From me did the all come forth, and unto me did the all extend. Split a piece of wood, and I am there. Lift up the stone, and you will find me there."

The following text seems to offer a different interpretation of heaven. Heaven seems to be all around us. EVERYTHING is God's Kingdom. And he who understands this will not "experience" death.

I am by no means fundamentalist, therefore I tend to read biblical texts metephorically. With the picture of Heaven that Christ paints for us here, it sounds shockingly Buddhist. Actually,Joseph Campbell, an American professor, writer, and orator best known for his work in the fields of comparative mythology and comparative religion, once proclaimed this text as being "sheer Buddhism," and linked Christianity to many other religions long before its birth.

So yeh, those that understand this concept do not experience death, only another form of life. We return to the soil and join the food chain. If you accept this, its quite comforting. Absolutely beautiful if you ask me.

Answer 3

This will be fantastic. It absolutely would not upset me. I like the verses surrounding that one, since it will not be the current cursed earth that we live on.

Rev 21:1-4
Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Answer 4

Jesus came that all who believe in Him must have eternal life, it is a life changing promise of God. The Holy Spirit is our assurance of everything God has given us. Search the bible you will get what I am saying. The where is not a question to me, because Jesus said where He will be we will be there too, now why worry?

Answer 5

God's will is for all to go to Heaven, but not all will. Salvation is a whosoever will, John 3:16.

Answer 6

If "eternal life" means having to spend it with brain-damaged sheep like yourself, let me be spared that particular hell...

Thankfully, heaven, hell and god, are all imaginary. So, no worries.

Answer 7

Yeah, god called me and I said No dice. Not interested. No way. Let me down. I'm going to hell and that's where I want to be.

Answer 8

eternal life with God is the best thing that will ever happen to us. but you have to belive in God and accpet hi into your heart. You have to give your lfe to him. but trust me, its worth it :)

Answer 9

Revelations is about some dude's bad dream!

Answer 10

Would it matter that much in the grand scheme?