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Abodes
(From Forerunner Commentary)

John 14:2-3  (Go to this verse :: Verse pop-up) "Mansions" is an improper translation. The correct rendering is "abodes" or "dwelling places." In this case, the abodes refer to rooms in the "Father's house" or God's Temple. In Old Testament times, the rooms in the Temple were occupied by God's priests. These rooms represent positions of authority—those positions which the saints will be given in God's ruling Kingdom at Christ's return (Revelation 5:10)! These positions will not be in heaven. Christ plainly said He was going to heaven to "prepare" a position of authority for each Christian, but it is only when He comes to earth again that these positions will be awarded. When Jesus returns to this earth, as King of kings, He will tell the saints: "Come, ye blessed . . . inherit the Kingdom, prepared for you" (Matthew 25:34). The Scriptures declare that they will rule all nations here on earth, having positions of authority in God's Kingdom! Will You Go to Heaven?

 

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