What is the difference between the Body of Christ and Israel in eternity?
The Body of Christ has heavenly citizenship and is headed for a glorious heavenly eternity, while Israel will enjoy their earthly domain on the new earth. In the eternal state, the Body of Christ will rule and reign with places of responsibility in the new universe, whereas Israel’s domain is earthly.
Les explains that salvation places believers into the Body of Christ, giving them heavenly citizenship and a glorious eternity. He notes that few believers grasp this glory. In eternity, God will recreate everything—heaven, earth, and all creation—because the universe has been tainted by the old devil. Members of the Body of Christ are not part of Israel, which will enjoy its earthly domain on the new earth; the Body of Christ is a heavenly people. Les suggests they will rule and reign throughout the new universe with places of responsibility, and in the eternal state time and distance mean nothing.