Will you now refer to the third chapter of Colossians. In verses 1-4, we are enjoined to seek those things which

are above, WHERE CHRIST SITTETH on the right hand of God. When Christ, Who is our life, shall be made manifest,

then shall we also be made manifest WITH HIM IN GLORY.

Surely, here is a blessing in the sphere which corresponds to the Heaven of Heavens, where the Ascended Christ

is enthroned. If we have eyes to see, ears to hear and hearts prepared to receive the good news, here is a message

that will gladden and thrill our hearts. It is clear that this hope concerns the members of the Church which is the

Body of Christ and we need to distinguish between things that differ.

Is this church different from the Bride of Christ?

We have seen that connected with the heaven - the second sphere - there is the heavenly Jerusalem and the

believers associated with it are described as the Bride. We suggest that the Bride must not be confused with the

Bridegroom! Christ is the Head, and the Church which is His Body completes the Bridegroom. This company is

associated with the Heaven of Heavens.

To return to our diagram, we draw it again and suggest that with the three spheres, there will be companies of

believers in Christ each in their appointed place and linked with Him, but in different ways according to the position

accorded to them by His will. Christ is the Centre and in Him we shall all rejoice.

In these few pages, a great deal has been covered in outline only, and it is hoped that the suggestions made will

provide food for thought, prayer and searching of the Scriptures. The Scriptures have been given to us, and we

believe that they are inspired by the Holy Spirit. As a consequence the account of the creation is true, and the object

of this booklet is to lead on to a consideration of the hope that awaits the members of the Body of Christ.

If the reader wishes to study further the hope which concerns us as Gentiles, it is suggested that the Prison

Epistles of the apostle Paul, who is the Apostle of the Gentiles, will provide the avenue of investigation.

It is the earnest desire of the writer that those who may read these pages may appreciate the hope that is still

being made known in these last days. This present dispensation is fast drawing to a close and the return of our Lord

and Saviour Jesus Christ may not be far distant.