Heaven or Halakah

The idea of "going to heaven" is more a matter of tradition than sound biblical interpretation. Often referenced to support the notion of a heavenly afterlife, John 14 is a staple of Christian funerals. The promise of "many rooms" in the "Father''s house" is typically interpreted as Jesus'' assurance that he will return to usher believers into "heaven." However, John 14 has much more to say about ...