RE: What is heaven?
October 14, 2012 at 3:52 pm
(This post was last modified: October 14, 2012 at 3:52 pm by Darkstar.)
Dictionary.com Wrote:heav·en
[hev-uhn]
noun
1. the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life.
2. ( initial capital letter ) Often, Heavens. the celestial powers; God.
3. a metonym for God (used in expressions of emphasis, surprise, etc.): For heaven's sake!
4. heavens,
a. (used interjectionally to express emphasis, surprise, etc.): Heavens, what a cold room!
b. ( used with a singular verb ) a wooden roof or canopy over the outer stage of an Elizabethan theater.
5. Usually, heavens. the sky, firmament, or expanse of space surrounding the earth.
And this answers...nothing. There is never a specific definition given in the bible. Why not? Is it because some people might decide they don't like it?
John Adams Wrote:The Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.
