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Mark Dever

Cosmic Beverley Hillbillies

What? Reading the passage in John 14:2 the classic word used in the KJV is the word "mansions." Since childhood, I've imagined that when we get to Heaven, we would all live in luxurious neighborhoods in huge mansions with a big fountain in front of the circle drive...made of gold of course. But it's always seemed weird to think of it that way. Kind of made me think of the Beverley Hillbillies...like we didn't really belong there...which is true were it not for Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

But after hearing Pastor Justin sermon where he exposited John 14:1-14 we learned that the word mansion in the 1611 KJV did not have the same definition that we have today when we think of mansions. It simply meant "habitation or to dwell." So what is the point of this passage? Simply put, Heaven is where Jesus is! If we are looking forward to Heaven more for things other than to enjoy the glories and mysteries of Christ, then we've missed it.

Justin gives provoking thoughts about the text:

Among the things I said Sunday morning from John 14:1-14:

-We will not have mansions in Heaven.
-The Word of Christ is the cure for the troubled soul.
-Gluttony does not all of a sudden become holy in Heaven.
-If you do not trust in Jesus, you will go to Hell.
-Prayer exists for the glory of God.
-Heaven is...where Christ is (go ahead and say this out loud drawing out "is"; its got a memorable ring to it).

Surely at least one of these statements makes you want to listen for yourself.