11. Heaven – Commentary on The Nicene Creed

“And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.”

We “look for the resurrection of the dead” refers to our own resurrection. What that means is not clarified, but we can safely assume it is a spiritual resurrection into a spiritual body.

We “look for… the life of the world to come.” This is probably referring to heaven. It could also be referring to an earthly existence on a new earth. None of this is defined, so interpretations are open.

I would tend to want to leave questions about the future in God’s hands. We can’t even agree about the past, I doubt we will be any clearer in the future. We really do need humility.

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Jay Forrest

Dr. Jay N. Forrest is an Ordained Interfaith Minister and Certified Meditation Teacher who guides others on the Mystic Way through contemplative teaching and interspiritual insight.Since becoming a Christian in 1983 and earning his Doctorate in Ministry, Jay has served within a rich range of Christian traditions—including Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Methodist, and Liberal Catholic churches—and provided compassionate care as a Hospice Chaplain.His journey has also led him through catechism studies with the Orthodox Church in America, minor orders in the Liberal Catholic Church, and over two decades of Buddhist study and practice. His path is one of depth, integration, and a lifelong dedication to the transformative power of spiritual practice.



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