INTRO: Our subject is, what do Christians do in heaven after they arrive there but before the resurrection of their bodies? I said that maybe I should have asked first what is done to them, for we saw from Luke 16, that Lazarus was comforted. Then I suggested that from Revelation 6:9-11, that those who had died for their faith during the tribulation first went to the altar of sacrifice and we suggested that possibly here, all that was not right was cleaned up and that it may well be that here, Jesus Christ, the heavenly High Priest and advocate steps in on their behalf. Following this, they were given white robes and invited to rest for a little while, until the rest of their fellow Christians who would be killed were also killed.
From this I suggested possibly all believers who enter heaven enter by going to this altar of sacrifice first and then on into heaven. Now in reading through the book, Martyr's Mirror, this altar under which John saw these souls who had been martyred is mentioned numerous times. And the picture generally given is that they are resting under the altar. I do not think that is the picture this passage gives. I propose that they come to this altar. Here a cleansing takes place. After this they are given white robes, and told that they should rest a little while. Then, I believe, they have the freedom to explore and enjoy Paradise. |
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