The Heaven Answer Book

Will there be denominations in Heaven?

T here will be no denominations in Heaven. “The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple” (Revelation 21:22). Then Jesus’ prayer will be fulfilled: “That they may be one as we are one” (John 17:11). The church—the body of Christ—is far greater than any building or denomination. It is the vast fellowship of men and women throughout the ages who belong to Christ. Paul wrote of “God’s household . . . the church of the living God” (1 Timothy 3:15). Heavenly worship will not take place at Faith Temple or Community Chapel. John tells us about our place of worship in the Holy City: “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men. . . . I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple” (Revelation 21:3, 22 nkjv ). The tabernacle of God will be the cen ter of all worship and praise. People organized denominations; Jesus instituted

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