A basic understanding of the dwelling of God the Father is an important, fundamental concept to get right. Other religions and beliefs have taught the dwelling of God to be in all sorts of places. This includes aspects of the New Age movement and worldviews that include monism (all is one), pantheism (reality is identical to divinity), and mysticism (the experience of oneness with the divine).
How Scripture answers "Where is the dwelling of God the Father?"
The dwelling of God the Father is in Heaven1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9, or “the heavens”4. Heaven and earth are distinctly separate1,2,4,8,9 and can only serve as His “footstool”8 (and 1 Chronicles 28:2). This question/answer forms a simple yet profound principle for understanding God’s word. It in turn shapes our broader understanding of critical topics like:
- the Godhead,
- where the Son dwelt (earth) vs. where He dwells now,
- how and to whom we pray,
- the implications and need for a new “heavens and earth”8,9, and most of all,
- how the Father has provisioned for His promise to dwell with His people through His Spirit8.
Have you been cleansed and made holy in order to receive the promise of His Spirit – God dwelling in YOU?
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