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Ask NT Wright Anything
#76 Will my daughter see the child she lost? Qs about heaven and loved ones
Jul 29, 2021
Christian theologian and author, Tom, answers questions on heaven and loved ones in this episode. Topics discussed include the meaning of 'dwelling places' and being with Jesus, hope for reunion with lost children, and the meaning of marriage in the resurrection.
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- The concept of heaven in the New Testament is not a physical place but rather being with Christ and departing to be at home with the Lord, and the dwelling places mentioned in John 14:2 may represent a resting and refreshing place before the completion of one's purpose in this life.
- Children lost during pregnancy are not lost to God, and there is a potential for them to be reunited with their parents in the new creation, as evidenced by experiences of vivid dreams and sensing their presence, which can be viewed as signposts pointing to a time and place where all shall be well.
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Understanding the Concept of Heaven and New Creation
Tom Wright discusses the concept of heaven and new creation, emphasizing that the New Testament does not use the word 'heaven' to denote the place where God's people go after death. Instead, it talks about being with Christ and departing to be at home with the Lord. He suggests that the dwelling places mentioned in John 14:2 refer to a resting and refreshing place, a waiting period before completing what one was doing in the present life. The larger context of John's gospel emphasizes resurrection and the complete new creation.
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