In biblical literature, the concept of "realms" often refers to different spheres of existence or authority, both earthly and spiritual. The term itself may not be explicitly used in all translations, but the idea is prevalent throughout Scripture, encompassing the physical world, the spiritual domain, and the heavenly kingdom.

Earthly Realms

The Bible frequently addresses the earthly realm, which includes the physical world and human governance. In Genesis 1:26, God grants humanity dominion over the earth: "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.'" This dominion signifies humanity's stewardship and responsibility over the earthly realm.

The concept of earthly kingdoms and authorities is also significant. Romans 13:1-2 states, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." This passage underscores the divine ordination of earthly rulers and the importance of respecting their authority.

Spiritual Realms

The Bible also speaks of spiritual realms, which are often depicted as the battleground between good and evil forces. Ephesians 6:12 highlights this spiritual warfare: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This verse indicates that believers are engaged in a spiritual conflict that transcends the physical world.

The spiritual realm is also where angelic beings operate. Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as "ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation." These spiritual entities play a role in God's divine plan and interact with the earthly realm according to His will.

Heavenly Realms

The heavenly realm is the ultimate domain of God's presence and glory. It is often depicted as the final destination for believers and the place where God's will is perfectly realized. In Matthew 6:10, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." This prayer reflects the desire for God's heavenly realm to influence and transform the earthly realm.

Revelation 21:1-3 provides a vision of the new heaven and new earth: "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.'" This passage describes the ultimate merging of the heavenly and earthly realms, where God's presence is fully realized among His people.

Conclusion

The concept of realms in the Bible encompasses the physical, spiritual, and heavenly domains, each with its own significance and role in God's overarching plan. Understanding these realms helps believers comprehend the scope of God's authority and the nature of their own spiritual journey.

Angels from the Realms of Glory
... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Christmas 80. Angels from the realms of glory. 8.7.8.7.4.7 ...
Refrain. James Montgomery, 1816. Angels from the realms of glory,. ...
/.../christmas 80 angels from the.htm

That we Ought not to Seek to Comprehend the Infinite Ages of Time ...
... Book XI. Chapter 5."That We Ought Not to Seek to Comprehend the Infinite Ages
of Time Before the World, Nor the Infinite Realms of Space. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 5 that we ought not.htm

Christ's Kingdom among the Gentiles. 1 Jesus Shall Reign Where'er ...
... 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song; And
infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/284 christs kingdom among.htm

Up! Up! My Heart with Gladness.
... glorious Sun! My Saviour there was laid Where our bed must be made, When
to the realms of light Our spirit wings its flight. They ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/up up my heart with.htm

And as Prince Satan and Hades were Thus Speaking to Each Other in ...
... [1978] Hades hearing this, said to Prince Satan: Retire from me, and go outside
of my realms: if thou art a powerful warrior, fight against the King of glory. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 5 21 and as.htm

Two Opposite Substances. The Kingdom of Light. Manich??us Teaches ...
... number and duration, along with which this holy and illustrious Father and Progenitor
resides, no poverty or infirmity being admitted in His magnificent realms ...
/.../chapter 13 name opposite substances.htm

But You Err, Says My Opponent, and Fall into Mistakes...
... holds good, that the infernal regions are an utterly vain and empty name, [4858]
and that underneath the earth there are no Plutonian realms and abodes, this ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/19 but you err says.htm

Manich??an Blasphemies Concerning the Nature of God.
... For forgetting that he had shortly before said: "But His most resplendent realms
were so founded upon the shining and happy land, that they could never be ...
/.../chapter 42 name blasphemies concerning.htm

The History of Solomon
... Solomon was rich and glorious, and all the realms from the river of the ends of
the Philistines unto the end of Egypt were accorded with him, and offered to ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the history of solomon.htm

The Condescension of Christ
... It may be, that on set days the princes from the far off realms, the kings, the
mighty ones of his boundless realms, came to the court of Christ, and brought ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/the condescension of christ.htm

Realms (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Realms (6 Occurrences). Luke 19:38 "Blessed is
the King," they cried, "who comes in the name of the Lord ...
/r/realms.htm - 8k

Realm (23 Occurrences)

/r/realm.htm - 14k

Reap (35 Occurrences)

/r/reap.htm - 18k

Innumerable (12 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 3:10 concealed in order that the Church might now be used to display to
the powers and authorities in the heavenly realms the innumerable aspects of ...
/i/innumerable.htm - 10k

Raising (29 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 1:20 when He displayed it in Christ by raising Him from the dead and seating
Him at His own right hand in the heavenly realms, (WEY DBY). ...
/r/raising.htm - 15k

Enthroned (25 Occurrences)
... Enthroned (25 Occurrences). Ephesians 2:6 raised us with Him from the dead, and
enthroned us with Him in the heavenly realms as being in Christ Jesus, (WEY). ...
/e/enthroned.htm - 13k

Display (30 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 3:10 concealed in order that the Church might now be used to display to
the powers and authorities in the heavenly realms the innumerable aspects of ...
/d/display.htm - 15k

Displayed (18 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Ephesians 1:20 when He displayed it in Christ by raising Him from the dead
and seating Him at His own right hand in the heavenly realms, (WEY). ...
/d/displayed.htm - 11k

Crowned (14 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has crowned
us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ; (WEY). ...
/c/crowned.htm - 11k

Concealed (36 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 3:10 concealed in order that the Church might now be used to display to
the powers and authorities in the heavenly realms the innumerable aspects of ...
/c/concealed.htm - 16k

What are the heavenly places/realms? | GotQuestions.org

What are principalities and powers? | GotQuestions.org

What is the second heaven? | GotQuestions.org

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus