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The Opening Heavens or a Connected View of the Testimony of the Prophets and Apostles, Concerning the Opening Heavens, Compared With Astronomical Observations, and of the Present and Future Location of the New Jerusalem, the Paradise of God

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The Opening Heavens or a Connected View of the Testimony of the Prophets and Apostles, Concerning the Opening Heavens, Compared With Astronomical Observations, and of the Present and Future Location of the New Jerusalem, the Paradise of God

by Joseph Bates

EN·~1 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

The Opening Heavens

0:21

PREFACE

2:23

THE OPENING HEAVENS.

8:09

ASTRONOMICAL VIEW.

14:36

BIBLE VIEW.

27:30

THE HEAVENLY JERUSALEM.

4:00

SANCTUARY.

35:05

Description

A fervent nineteenth‑century treatise, this work invites listeners into a bold examination of biblical prophecy and the promised “opening of the heavens.” Its author, driven by a desire to strengthen true believers and to challenge prevailing Christian interpretations, weaves together Scripture, personal study, and the era’s astronomical observations. From the outset, the narrative insists that truth alone can save the soul, urging readers to reconsider familiar teachings about the Second Coming.

The book unfolds as a vivid, scripture‑grounded exploration of the New Jerusalem, describing how the holy city will descend from the third heaven and settle in the heart of the promised land. Drawing on prophetic visions and the testimony of two men in white, the author paints a compelling picture of a literal, future kingdom that will reshape the earth. Listeners are guided through passionate arguments, rich imagery, and a call to hold fast to the unaltered word of prophecy.

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The Opening Heavens or a Connected View of the Testimony of the Prophets and Apostles, Concerning the Opening Heavens, Compared With Astronomical Observations, and of the Present and Future Location of the New Jerusalem, the Paradise of God or a Connected View of the Testimony of the Prophets and Apostles, Concerning the Opening Heavens, Compared With Astronomical Observations, and of the Present and Future Location of the New Jerusalem, the Paradise of God

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (88K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Heiko Evermann, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

2018-06-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joseph Bates

Joseph Bates

1792–1872

A retired sea captain turned revivalist, he became one of the key early voices behind Sabbatarian Adventism and helped shape what became the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His life blended seafaring adventure, reform-minded conviction, and tireless religious advocacy.

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