Which “very clear understanding of man”? As you said, “It seems like everybody has his own understanding”. Whose “understanding” do you mean? You haven’t shared yours yet.
As for “possible”, with God all things are possible.
What does Jesus mean about mansions?
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As for “possible”, with God all things are possible.
Rev 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Rev 21:3 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.
The father's house may be the new Jerusalem.
Rev 21:3 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.
The father's house may be the new Jerusalem.
The Greek word means dwelling. Ultimately, he is speaking of His Body, the Temple.
You couldn't just answer the question? Are you always right? This is a discussion site, not a toss insults and bring railing accusation site. Sad you think you have to say that. What is wrong with you?
I love your artwork.
John 14 v 1-3 Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
John 13:38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
As we know.
Mansion is a huge house where the rich people live.
A house, even a very small one is considered a house where poor people lives.
We can't place mansions inside the house.
In fact even 1 mansion could not be placed inside a house. What more if they are mansions.
In the very clear understanding of man John 14:2 is impossible.
This is the reason why everybody have his own understanding or speculation with regards to John 14:2.
This is an example of using man's own intellect is unacceptable to God.
But the Lord jesus said.
LUKE18:27
27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
So what is wrong with just proving them wrong without degrading them? And if I may, God is clear after the second admonition reject and beat feet.
Thank you! Here (<= link) I explained some of the process for the design of that particular one after
being repeatedly falsely accused. You may or may not be interested, some are, others simply have
no idea of the work I put in designing them and are pleasantly surprised and delighted to find out...
anywho...
John chapter 16 rather answers your question... the disciples were being told that Jesus
would be leaving them. This was coming up to just before His betrayal and crucifixion.
Hebrews 11:8By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise; 10for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
The city is between 1200 & 1500 miles square, so there's room for large dwelling places.
The city is between 1200 & 1500 miles square, so there's room for large dwelling places.
Despite our different views, understanding and speculations in John 14:2.
Perhaps if we humble ourselves and let the Lord Jesus to explain (through his words) the truth in John 14:2 will be revealed to us and we will have 1 understanding.
Because it is only Jesus who is revealing the truth.
MARK 4:34
34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
Then Apostle Paul mentioned that the truth he learned, no man on earth taught him but by Jesus Christ revelation alone.
GALATIANS 1:11-12
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Since when Jesus revealed the truth to Paul, Jesus is already in heaven.
Thereofore if we humble ourselves like Paul, Jesus (from heaven) could also be revealed the truth in John 14:2 to us.
The Greek word is derived from the word remain. Three phrases have been given here of heavens realities. My Fathers house, many mansions, and a place for you. The first two narrow down into the third the individual and personal designation. Org Greek in my Fathers house are many rooms. One can rest assured that "room" well be everything you have ever wanted and more.
We have some that I have heard say "this is not what you think it means". Or how the father and the son would pray for the bride and then the son goes back to his fathers house to make them a home. She waits for him to come back. She prepares.. those candles are always lit. Then mostly at night the son comes back with some friends makes a loud noise so she knows he is coming and then takes her back to his fathers house for about a week then them both come out.. blah blah blah. So as one said.. when Jesus said this John 14 to them they fully understood.
Strongs is awesome I don't use it much but rooms "Lodging, dwelling-place, room, abode, mansion. From meno; a staying, i.e. Residence."
So one says "rooms" ok I can get down with that. Other says "mansions" NO that is not of God. You can live anywhere you want here ( you know what I mean) you can have a big house small house.. yet not in heaven? Here in this world who do you think gave you that house so forth? It was Him. Old Testament (OT) regarding children and fertility, if a couple did not have children, it was often understood as God’s will or decision not to bless them with offspring, if they did have children, it was seen as a direct blessing from God.
If we know Him.. there is no human that has ever lived that loves to give more then GOD. That is the secret. Your blessed when you give. That is the treasure.. its not taking not receiving its the giving. And He will never stop giving to you. Woman asked Christ to have her kids sit on His left and right. What love is He never said no. He said you do not know what you ask. That is not mine to give. So if its written house then it will be more than we can imagine. Me? Never cared for a mansion. Even here.. no lie.. man I would have clean everything..no thanks. I want to see all the MTN all the trees... and yeah thats where I will live.
I heard a pastor once. He preaches John 14:2 to his members.
He said: The mansions in John 14:2 are allocated to the pastors when they get to heaven.
Yes, he said pastors will stay in the mansions while the regular members will stay in the house of God.
It seems like mansions are rewards for them like a VIP.
But what I discern right now, that mansions are placed in the house of God by God so that God will use them to save people.
IMO... The Father's house is the household of those who administer His kingdom under His authority. Our natural-born bodies are houses in which our souls and spirits dwell. A mansion is an upgraded house. Our bodies are upgraded from house to mansion when we are born again and Christ cones with the Father and Holy Spirit to dwell in us.We become a part of God's household and we administer His kingdom under His authority. Jesus was telling His disciples that after going away from them to death and hades and then to the Father, and returning to them on Resurrection Sunday, He would upgrade their houses to mansions, to join those mansions already in God's house (Angels and the heavenly council) by giving them the Holy Spirit too.
Unfortunately God does not reveal truth with visions or dreams (Heb 1.1-2; 2.1-4) any more. He often revealed his will with visions and dreams to the prophets in the OT, but that ceased with the coming of a new group, the Church (in the Apostolic Age).