What is the “third heaven?”

Question:

I WAS A LITTLE LOST TO READ “2 COR. 12:1”, WHERE PAUL SAYS “THIRD HEAVEN” CAN YOU EXPLAIN?

Answer:

II Corinthians 12:1-5 says, “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one CAUGHT UP TO THE THIRD HEAVEN. And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) How that he was CAUGHT UP INTO PARADISE, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.”Continue reading

Where is paradise?

Question:

What does paradise mean in the Bible, and do the righteous go to heaven when they die or are they just asleep until the return of Jesus?

Answer:

II Corinthians 12:2-4 says, “I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one CAUGHT UP TO THE THIRD HEAVEN. And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) How that he was CAUGHT UP INTO PARADISE, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.” This passage shows us that paradise is heaven.Continue reading

Tears in heaven? What will we do there?

Question:

Question: 1.)I know that it says that their will be no tears in Heaven, but does that rule out tears of joy also?

2.)Will we sit around all day just saying glory to the Lord or will we be able to go fishing or read a book or anything?

3.)Referring to my first question. If I was to make it to Heaven and someone in my family didn’t would I just forget that person ever existed so I wouldn’t cry?Continue reading