Curiously Kaitlyn Is Heaven Up or Down?
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Sep 23, 2025 Exploring the notion of heaven as a mere location, the discussion reveals its deeper meaning as wherever God's reign is present. Biblical metaphors challenge traditional views, suggesting a richer understanding of heaven's nature. The conversation also delves into the 'already/not yet' concept of God's kingdom, shedding light on the fate of loved ones after death and Jesus' ascension. With accessible insights, the episode invites listeners to rethink their perceptions of heaven in both this life and the next.
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Why We Picture Heaven As Up
- Scripture often uses “heavens” to mean the sky or cosmic space, which explains why people picture heaven as ‘up.’
- Kaitlyn Schiess says that linguistic overlap makes the upward image sensible but not definitive.
Scripture Uses Mixed Cosmology
- ‘Heaven’ in Scripture isn't consistently a single geographic place across Hebrew and Greek texts.
- Kaitlyn Schiess emphasizes the Bible mixes terms and metaphors, so cosmology in Scripture is complex.
Heaven As Where God's Rule Is Realized
- The core biblical meaning of ‘heaven’ often points to any place where God's rule is made real.
- Kaitlyn Schiess argues heaven equals the locus of God's reign, not a fixed coordinate.
