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Which Heaven?
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Which Heaven?
When you hear someone mention heaven, you could ask, “Which heaven do you mean?” The question is reasonable because the Bible mentions three different heavens.
In order of proximity to earth, the three heavens are, first, the skies immediately above us—the domain of birds and clouds (Genesis 1:20). The second highest heaven is the vast universe beyond our atmosphere—the domain of the planets and solar systems (Genesis 1:14-17; Psalm 8:3-4; 19:1-6). The third heaven—the only one assigned a number—is not an atmospheric realm but is the domain of God. The first two heavens are visible to us on earth; the third heaven is not. This is the heaven visited by the apostle Paul, either in person or in a vision, where he heard “inexpressible words” that apparently informed the mission to which God had called him (2 Corinthians 12:4).
Eternity in the presence of God is the destination of all who have placed their faith in Christ. Are you sure that heaven is your ultimate destination?
I want to know one thing, the way to heaven.
John Wesley
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Some 2,600 years ago, God gave King Nebuchadnezzar a dream. In this dream, the king saw a five–part statue made of five different metals (see Daniel 2). Each section represented an empire, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon. Four of these empires have already risen and fallen in history—a clear fulfillment of Daniel's prophetic interpretation. The fifth and final empire indicates a future Europe—a ten nation coalition that will unite under the Antichrist's rule.
You can read about the King's dream and Daniel's interpretation in Daniel 2, but let's take a quick visual look at what you will find:
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King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon
Daniel's words to the king are clear. "You are this head of gold" (Daniel 2:37–38).
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Medo–Persian Empire
The Medo–Persian Empire conquered Babylon in 539 BC and remained in power for approximately two hundred years (Daniel 5:28).
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Grecian Empire
Greece's Empire succeeded the Medo–Persians (Daniel 8:21).
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Roman Empire
When the Grecian empire was conquered by Rome, all the lands and peoples of the previous kingdoms were assimilated into the Roman Empire through the strengths of the "iron legions of Rome" (Daniel 2:40).
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Future European Coalition
This empire has not yet risen. Daniel foretells a time when the Roman Empire—Europe—will consist of ten kingdoms or leaders. The future Roman Empire will be present on the earth when God sets up His earthly kingdom (Daniel 2:44).