Topical Bible: Heaven: God: Reigns In

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Heaven, as depicted in the Bible, is the divine realm where God reigns supreme. It is the ultimate dwelling place of God, characterized by His holiness, majesty, and sovereignty. The concept of God's reign in heaven is central to understanding the biblical narrative of God's authority and governance over all creation.

God's Sovereign Throne

The Bible frequently describes God as seated on His throne in heaven, symbolizing His ultimate authority and control over the universe. In Isaiah 66:1 , the Lord declares, "Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool." This imagery emphasizes the transcendence and supremacy of God, who rules from a position of unmatched power and glory.

Heavenly Worship and Adoration

In the heavenly realm, God is continually worshiped and adored by celestial beings. Revelation 4:8-11 provides a vivid depiction of this worship: "Day and night they never stop saying: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come!'... 'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and came to be.'" This passage highlights the reverence and honor given to God by the heavenly hosts, acknowledging His eternal nature and creative power.

God's Righteous Rule

God's reign in heaven is characterized by righteousness and justice. Psalm 89:14 states, "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You." This verse underscores the moral perfection of God's rule, where His decisions and actions are always just and fair, reflecting His holy character.

The Heavenly Kingdom

The concept of the Kingdom of Heaven is integral to the teachings of Jesus Christ. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus instructs His followers to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). This prayer reflects the desire for God's heavenly reign to be manifested on earth, aligning earthly realities with the divine order established in heaven.

God's Eternal Reign

The Bible affirms the eternal nature of God's reign in heaven. Psalm 145:13 declares, "Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations." This assurance of God's unending rule provides believers with hope and confidence in the stability and permanence of His divine governance.

Heavenly Authority and Earthly Impact

While God's reign is fully realized in heaven, it also has profound implications for life on earth. Believers are called to live in accordance with the principles of God's heavenly kingdom, reflecting His righteousness and justice in their daily lives. The anticipation of God's ultimate reign encourages Christians to pursue holiness and to participate in the advancement of His kingdom on earth.

In summary, the Bible presents heaven as the realm where God reigns with absolute authority, righteousness, and glory. His sovereign rule is celebrated by heavenly beings and serves as the model for His kingdom on earth. Through His eternal reign, God establishes a divine order that believers are called to emulate and anticipate in their earthly journey.

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Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
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Psalm 135:6
Whatever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
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Daniel 4:35
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say to him, What do you?
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God Rules Everywhere: and yet the "Kingdom of Heaven" May not be ...
... You may, however, not improbably contend that all things, it is true, belong to
the kingdom of God, because He reigns in heaven, reigns on earth, in the depths ...
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Showing How God Possesses and Moves the Soul Both in a Natural and ...
... For here all movement arises from the highest heaven, by the Power of God. ... Behold,
in regard to the essence of the soul, wherein God reigns, the unity of our ...
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God Reigns in a Pure Heart.
... OF THE STATE OF ABANDONMENT: SECTION VIII."God Reigns in a ... start at once, let us
lose ourselves in God, even in ... Let us begin at once our journey to Heaven. ...
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Second Sunday after Epiphany. Lift up Your Eyes unto the Heavens ...
... Soul, forget not in thy pains,. God o'er all for ever reigns. God liveth ever!
Wherefore, Soul, despair thou never! Let earth and heaven outworn with age,. ...
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That this Divine Commandment of Love Tends to Heaven, yet is Given ...
... law and without the pressure of the law, he performs God's will by the instinct
of charity which reigns in his ... We shall love God in heaven, Theotimus, not ...
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Psalm 107 Part 1 Israel Led to Canaan, and Christians to Heaven.
... LM Israel led to Canaan, and Christians to heaven. Give thanks to God;
he reigns above; Kind are his thoughts, his name is Love; ...
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Sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
... so shall the Father have the power and the glory for ever in heaven, that is ... nor
desire but God, then does he himself become God's Kingdom, and God reigns in him ...
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Psalm 107:1. First Part. Israel Led to Canaan, and Christians to ...
... Israel led to Canaan, and Christians to Heaven. 1 Give thanks to God; he reigns
above, Kind are his thoughts, his Name is love; His mercy ages past have known ...
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The Unchangeable One
... To him all power is given in heaven and earth ... order changes, giving place to the
new: But God fulfils himself ... and all will go well; for Christ reigns, and will ...
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God's Will and Man's Will
... There is a heaven provided, but there may no souls who will ... but;" a "perhaps," and
a "peradventure." In fact, the reigns are gone out of God's hands; the ...
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