What does Colossians say about our translation into the Kingdom?
Colossians states that believers have already been translated into the Kingdom of Heaven. This indicates a present reality, not merely a future hope. The same Heaven where the Lord awaits is where our citizenship lies, and from there we look for the Savior, who will change our vile body.
Les explains that Colossians says we have already been translated into the Kingdom of Heaven. He connects this to Philippians 3:20-21, where our conversation or citizenship is in Heaven, and from that same Heaven we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change our vile body to be fashioned like His glorious body. Les emphasizes that this is plain and simple, without gobbledygook. He also notes that Abraham had a concept of resurrection, believing God would raise Isaac if necessary. Les teaches that we only need to study the 40 days after Christ's resurrection and before His ascension from the Mount of Olives.