Kent, Without even going to your scriptures, (yet), I already know, that the premise of the thread is misleading, and you are correct! Also, the New testament never says we are going to 'The Kingdom', or that we are even going to a place called 'Heaven'...but it does certainly allude to the 'Kingdom' coming to us!
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Hey, are you digging into what I've given 'Lighter'. Scroll back a few, and go for it!

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