I was kinda with you until this getting taken out of here one day. God created this earth and He intends on reclaiming it and it is here that Christ will establish His Kingdom. Where is it the Christians intend to spend this time?
“God created this earth and He intends on reclaiming it and it is here “
How do you square that with the present heaven and earth passing away and a new one being created?
You raise a good point. I frankly do not know if the Scriptures are definitive where the "eternal life" with Christ will be spent. There are hints here and there, perhaps metaphorical pictures given, but no real fist-pounding clarity.
My remark was meant to address the time we depart earth physically and are united with Him, not that longer spell of ultimate destination. Paul makes some remarks about being here "...at home in the body..." means that "...we are absent from the Lord." Is this a clue that while on earth, He has a place for us elsewhere? Doesn't this imply that He is "dwelling" elsewhere? Or is that just until He returns and reigns? Don't know. Paul's letter to the Hebrews mentions a citizenship in the heavenly Jerusalem. Metaphor or reality? Not sure. Your thoughts?