Celebrating
Love of JESUS, Hope of Heaven, and Faith in the Word of God.
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      lois@loishetrick.com |
INSIDE THE GATES OF
HEAVEN And now I have saved this next part till the last thing before we come to the eastern gate, because I know that when you hear this beautiful secret about Heaven, you will do all within your power to make your final abode in that land of endless day.
"The secret of the Lord The secret covenant of God simply stated is eternal companionship. Consider that when God created this earth, He put two sinless companions in a perfect paradise and had divine fellowship with them. Companions in paradise with the fellowship of their Creator is therefore God's perfect will, because God called this creation good and then He blessed it. Yes, Adam and Eve sinned and lost their covering of light, but an animal was slain so that its skins could cover their bodies. This slain animal also temporarily paid their death penalty by the shedding of its blood, until Jesus became the supreme Sacrifice for sins. Adam and Eve are now companions in Heaven by an eternal covenant. Notice also that Jesus calls Himself the Bridegroom (Mat.9:15) and that He came to earth to purchase for Himself an eternal companion by giving His life and His blood. (Eph.5:25) There are remarkable comparisons between Adam and Jesus: 1/ Adam is a representation of Christ. Eve is representative of the Church, the Bride of Christ. 2/ God's design was for them to live in paradise and commune with Him. Jesus and His Bride, the Church, will live in Heaven's paradise forever in God's presence. 3/ When Adam saw that Eve had eaten of the forbidden fruit, he chose to partake also. His deep love for her, made him willing to suffer the consequences with her, rather than to be separated from her. Jesus chose to become sin for us, and suffer the consequences of death, so that His Bride could be with Him. 4/ Adam was put to sleep and Eve was formed out of a rib from his side. Jesus fell asleep (died) on the cross, and from His side flowed the blood that cleanses the sin from those who will be the Bride of Christ.
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