Bible Study Seattle

“It was necessary, then, for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.  For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence.” Hebrews 9:23-24

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16

It is evident that not all sacrifices involve death, but some do.

“Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant.” Revelation 11:19

Does God’s heavenly temple involve sacrifices? Yes, since that’s what temples are for. Is there death in heaven? The bible doesn’t seem to directly answer that question.

“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.  I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:18-19