Christopher Kendall's Blog – August 2013 Archive (3)

LOVE Unselfish, loyal, and benevolent concern for the well-being of another.  In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul described "love" as a "more excellent way" than tongues or even preaching. . The word charity comes from the Latin caritas which means "dearness," "affection," or "high regard." Today, the word charity is normally used for acts of benevolence, and so the word love is to be preferred as a translation of agape. Nevertheless, the person who comes to the agape with the idea of benevolence in…

Luke 23:43 And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

God made the visible paradise in the eastern part of the world: but that which we behold with the eyes of our mind is the place of everlasting joy and salvation, through the goodness and mercy of God, a most pleasant rest for the souls of the godly, and a most quiet and joyful dwelling.

Rev 21:1-27 The new heaven and the new earth will not be separate from each other; the…

Throughout the Bible, the word “heaven” is used to describe three locations: First, there is the atmosphere that envelops the earth; this is the first heaven. Next, the vast regions of outer space are collectively referred to as “heaven,” or “the heavens”; this is the "second heaven.” Finally, the location of God’s throne is specifically called “the third heaven” by Paul (2 Corinthians.12:2).

Isa 65:17 Take notice! I'm about to create new heavens and…