“He said he has been to Heaven. He also says God asks him for his opinion on issues.”
Super blasphemy. What’s worse is that some people fall for that con.
For those who interpret the Bible as being exact and not having multiple possible interpretations, I pose 1 Timothy 2:11-15
11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;she must be quiet.
Do I believe this scripture to be the absolute truth and not open to additional understanding? NO.
I apply that same reasoning to Hebrews 9:27.
First, the authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews is unknown. It has been unknown and challenged by early Bible scholars such as Origen. It is generally agreed that it was not Paul.
Second, Hebrews 9:27-28 are the last scriptures in Hebrews 9. It is vrry possible that they were added by a scribe.
Supporting that opinion is the fact that Hebrews 9:27-28 were not included in the earliest manuscripts. They ended at Hebrews 9:26.
While I am not a fan of Bart Ehrman, much of his scholarship is excellent. He also questions whether Hebrews should be included in the cannon.
While comparing other scriptures such as those stating that John the Baptist was Elijah returned, this scripture does not fit.
The word “die” as originally written was the same word used other times in scripture to mean “die daily” and not die a physical death. Thus that leaves a door open.
Finally, my own eyes and direct observation and experience contradicts the common interpretation of Hebrews 9:27.
God recycles.