The Shocking Truth About Heaven's 3 Levels - Why Most Christians Will Never See God's Throne
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What If You Discovered Heaven Has Different Neighbourhoods - And You're Headed to the Wrong One?
Imagine dying as a faithful Christian, expecting to walk the streets of gold and worship at God's throne, only to find yourself in a shabby dwelling with your head hung in shame. This isn't a nightmare - it's the reality many believers will face according to revelations about heaven's three distinct places.
Jesus warns every Christian still alive about these places because where you spend eternity depends entirely on how you live today.
"Your eternal address in heaven isn't determined by your salvation - it's determined by your surrender."
The First Place in Heaven: The Neighbourhood of Shame
The Devastating Reality
The first place in heaven is a shameful place for souls who believed in Jesus as their Saviour while living in the world. Despite their salvation, they loved the world or anything in it more than Jesus and served the church for their own glory.
Who Lives Here:
Pastors who preached for recognition rather than God's glory
Elders and deacons who served for status
Christians who lived in spiritual comfort zones
Believers who sought biblical knowledge over a relationship with God
What It Looks Like:
Shabby buildings and worn-out clothes
No homes or eternal rewards
Beautiful landscape, but souls live in shame forever
Heads facing down in perpetual embarrassment
"They expected to go to God's throne in heaven, but their love for the world kept them in the suburbs of shame."
The Biblical Foundation
The Bible talks about different rewards in heaven. 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 says that self-serving and selfishly motivated works are like "wood, hay, or straw," which will be burned and leave no eternal rewards.
Why They're Here:
They chose to love the world more than Jesus
They did not do the will of the Father completely
They only obeyed God's commands partially
They sought church wisdom over God's kingdom
The Second Place in Heaven: The Restricted Zone
Limited Access, Limited Rewards
The second place in Heaven is a restricted place with few or no rewards. It has many flat blocks and only a few houses. It's reserved for souls who strongly loved and believed in Jesus but later abandoned the Holy Spirit.
The Wedding Garment Problem:
In Matthew 22:11-12, when the king saw a man without a wedding garment, he asked, 'Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?' The wedding garment symbolises the spirit. Without being born again of the Spirit, nobody can see or enter the kingdom of God (John 3:5-7).
Who Lives Here:
Believers who had the Holy Spirit but abandoned Him
Christians who served two masters: Jesus and religious tradition
Those who relied on biblical text more than the Holy Spirit's guidance
Souls who repented just before death but lived compromised lives
Their Eternal State:
Wearing colourful worldly dress (not heavenly garments)
Living with permanent limitations on their actions
Staying humble forever due to shame
Unable to visit New Jerusalem, where God's throne is
"They received the Holy Spirit but chose human wisdom over divine guidance - now they live with eternal restrictions."
The Third Place in Heaven: The Throne Room Access
Where Jesus Wants Every Christian to Be
The Third Place in Heaven is the Gate of Heaven, as described in Genesis 28:17. This is the New Jerusalem, filled with countless angels and spirits displaying God's glory, where the Father sits on His glorious throne.
Who Lives Here:
Saints who loved and obeyed God's commands completely
Believers who walked in holiness and the Holy Spirit of truth
Christians who received and used the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit
Souls who faithfully served the Lord without seeking earthly glory
What They Receive:
Mansions built with gold, silver, gems, and rare stones (John 14:2)
Glorious garments (Revelation 19:8)
Crowns of life (James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4)
Full access to God's throne and New Jerusalem
Eternal rewards for faithful service (Matthew 6:19-21)
The Exclusive Access
Jesus wants every Christian who is still alive today to enjoy everything in the third place in Heaven - the throne of God, New Jerusalem, the Kingdom of God, and the Holy City.
The sobering truth: Those in the first and second places in Heaven cannot visit New Jerusalem, where the Father's throne is located.
My Personal Conviction About Heaven's Levels
When I first learned about these three places, I was shaken to my core. I realized I had been living like a "second place" Christian - saved but compromised, serving God but also serving my own interests.
Before This Revelation:
❌ Served for recognition and praise
❌ Relied more on biblical knowledge than Holy Spirit guidance
❌ Lived in spiritual comfort zones
❌ Partially obeyed God's commands
❌ Loved worldly things alongside Jesus
After Understanding Heaven's Levels:
✅ Serve only for God's glory, not human recognition
✅ Seek Holy Spirit guidance over human wisdom
✅ Embrace spiritual challenges and growth
✅ Obey God's commands completely
✅ Love Jesus above all worldly things
Your Eternal Address Assessment
"Where you spend eternity isn't about your salvation - it's about your surrender."
Which Place Are You Headed To?
First Place Indicators:
You serve the church for personal glory or recognition
You love worldly things more than Jesus
You seek biblical wisdom over relationship with God
You live in spiritual comfort zones
You partially obey God's commands
Second Place Indicators:
You once had the Holy Spirit but have grown cold
You serve two masters (Jesus and worldly success)
You rely on religious tradition over Holy Spirit guidance
You avoid God's calling on your life
You spend more time serving yourself than serving God
Third Place Indicators:
You love and obey God's commands completely
You walk in holiness and Holy Spirit truth
You use spiritual gifts for God's glory, not your own
You faithfully serve the Lord without seeking earthly rewards
You surrender everything to God's will
How to Secure Your Place in the Third Heaven
The Three Requirements for Throne Room Access:
1. Abandon Everything That Hinders Growth
Let go of religious doctrines that don't promote spiritual growth
Release biblical teachings that have become mere head knowledge
Seek Holy Spirit guidance over human wisdom
Be open to new revelations from God
2. Surrender Yourself Completely to God
Give up your own will and desires
Submit to God's will for your life daily
Trust His plan even when it doesn't make sense
Maintain a humble heart and willingness to obey
3. Obey His Commands Completely
Live a life that is pleasing to Him in all aspects
Follow His guidance even when it's difficult
Obey even when it goes against your desires
Commit your heart fully to God's glory
"Complete obedience to God's commands is your ticket to the throne room of heaven."
Your Eternal Upgrade Plan: Start Today
The 30-Day Heaven Preparation Challenge:
Week 1: Spiritual Inventory
Identify areas where you're serving for recognition
Confess and repent of loving worldly things more than Jesus
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of partial obedience
Week 2: Holy Spirit Surrender
Spend daily time seeking Holy Spirit guidance over human wisdom
Practice complete surrender in one area of your life
Begin obeying God even in small, difficult areas
Week 3: Service Transformation
Start serving others without seeking recognition
Use your spiritual gifts purely for God's glory
Eliminate activities that hinder your spiritual growth
Week 4: Complete Commitment
Make a covenant to obey God's commands completely
Surrender your future plans to God's will
Commit to living for eternity, not earthly rewards
The Eternal Choice: Your Next Step
Right now, declare your commitment to the Third Place in Heaven:
"I will not settle for a shabby dwelling in heaven's first place."
"I will not live with eternal restrictions in the second place."
"I choose complete surrender to secure my place at God's throne."
Take Action Today:
Identify which place you're currently headed to based on your lifestyle
Confess areas where you've been serving yourself more than God
Surrender one specific area of your life completely to God today
Commit to complete obedience, not partial obedience
Remember: Jesus wants every Christian to enjoy everything in the third place in Heaven - the throne of God, New Jerusalem, and the Holy City. But the choice is yours, and the time to decide is now.
Which place in heaven are you building your life toward today?
The bottom line: Your salvation gets you into heaven, but your surrender determines where you live in heaven. Will you settle for shame and restrictions, or will you pursue complete access to God's throne?
"God watches everything we do while we are alive in the world!" - Your eternal address is being determined by today's choices.