Answer: Regarding levels of heaven and whether the Bible teaches it or not, the very first verse of Genesis 1 does reference more than one when it says, "In the beginning God created the HEAVENS . Faith unhesitatingly holds that God alone can architect the best heaven. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? (Acts 2: 29, 34) Instead, they had the hope of being resurrected to life on earth. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. Misconception: All good people go to heaven. Fact: God promises everlasting life on earth for most good people. Two-volume limited edition folio of "Reaches of Heaven: A Story of Baal Shem Tov" by the 1978 Nobelist Isaac Bashevis Singer (1904-1991), printed on large (18 x 12"/page) Arches paper with 24 original pencil-signed and numbered etchings by Ira Moskowitz (1912-2001). mercy. Jesus said: “No man has ascended into heaven.” (John 3: 13) He thus showed that good people who died before him, such as Abraham, Moses, Job, and David, did not go to heaven. Faith reminds us that God does not bury his best joys in a fallen world. Will we work? the goodness of God endureth continually.. Psalm 57:10 Discover Reaches of Heaven: A Story of the Baal Shem Tov by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Ira Moskowitz and millions of other books available at Barnes & Noble. Knowing each other in heaven is one of the great blessings we have to look forward to. God will be our source of joy. Author Randy Alcorn answers some of the common questions we all have about heaven. Scripture describes what heaven will be like but still, questions remain. Although the KJV translation uses the word "heaven" in the first verse of Genesis, most modern Bibles correctly translate this verse as it is listed above. The Divine Comedy, however, is a fictional work. Heaven is endlessly wonderful and we will be able to enjoy the dwelling place of God. The idea of different levels of heaven is foreign to Scripture. This is Number 170 of 250 copies, each containing a suite of 24 etchings. Heaven gallops towards earth — with fullness of joy, the end of death, the vanquishing of sin, and the glory of God — seated on a white horse. Psalm 52:1 To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. The concept of different levels of heaven may have come in part from Dante’s The Divine Comedy in which the poet describes both heaven and hell as having nine different levels. Will we become angels? Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Graham answered some of our most common questions about heaven … —Psalm 37:11, 29, 34. While life in the physical does end for individuals, love and energy continues, so do not be surprised if your loved one in Heaven reaches out to let you know they are okay. Scripture does speak of different rewards in heaven. But will we miss things from earth? After the Kingdom of Heaven begins on earth, after Christ’s return, the New Jerusalem descends out of heaven and heaven, in the New Jerusalem, will then be on earth. Revelation 21:1-2 describes this: “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Signs from spirit bring the comfort of knowing we are not alone, and that the soul lives on… . ." Shop paperbacks, eBooks, and more! In heaven, we'll embrace God's holiness and justice. Thankfully, Rev. Joys in a fallen world go to heaven Psalm 57:10 Misconception: All good go... Alcorn answers some of the common questions we All have about heaven endureth continually.. Psalm 57:10 Misconception All. 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