The second heaven

A quick study on what is the second haven

1. The implied second heaven Session 5/6

2. Welcome to E4 Equipping nights prophetic MARCO LAFEBRE, LEADER

3. THE THREE HEAVENS AND THEIR HOSTS SESSION 5/6 JUNE 07, 2017

4. The Bible does not mention clearly of a second heaven, but through different scriptures we understand there is a second one. Paul speaks of being caught up to the third heaven. John the Revelator speaks of a midst of heaven, implying there is another heaven between the first and the third heaven.

5. 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 (NKJV) 2  I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one was caught up to the third heaven.   3  And I know such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—  4  how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

6. Revelation 8:13 (NKJV) 13  And I looked, and I heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven , saying with a loud voice, “Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound!”

7. What is the second heaven The place where power, principalities, rules of darkness live.

8. Our mandate is to discern between spiritual struggles and personal, social and political difficulties. we can be deviated to fight against human adversaries instead of warring against the works of hell behind. Strategies of Ephesians: 1:3 Spiritual resources ready for the church 1:21 Christ authority over evil 2:6 church seated with Christ 3:10 church to use god’s wisdom to confound evil powers Ephesians 6:12(NKJV) 12  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, [ a ]  against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

9. More than conquerors strong’s#5245 hupernikao huper = “over and above” nikao = “to conquer” one who is super victorious, who wins more than ordinary victory. One who overpowers and takes every spoil with him. Romans 8:37-39 (CJB) 37  No, in all these things we are super conquerors, through the one who has loved us.  38  For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers, neither what exists nor what is coming,  39  neither powers above nor powers below, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God which comes to us through the Messiah Yeshua, our Lord.

10. There is an organized structure in the angelic realm. They are very influential in human history they work in accordance with their rank and functions Colossians 1:16 (NKJV) 16  For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.

11. Nebuchadnezzar is king, as such recognises the kingship of Yahweh Daniel 4:35 (NKJV) 35  All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, “What have You done?”

12. Jesus Christ triumph over sin and evil powers, was obtained at the cross. His Shed blood, sacrificial death, triumphal resurrection, gives us: ransom from sin, reconciliation to god freedom from slavery complete restoration. the cross is the only means for full relationship with god. Colossians 2:15 (NKJV) 15  Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.

13. Let’s keep in mind these points In order to keep ourselves in a humble attitude in regards to the message and ministry of the present power of the Kingdom of God, we must always have in front of us two points. 1 The source of the power. God’s sovereign authority and almighty power is the source from which mankind derives any ability to share in the exercise of God’s Kingdom power. 2 The grounds for the use of this power. Are in the finished redemptive work of Jesus Christ. That allows to sinful fallen man, use all Kingdom privileges and power and be restored to an spiritual ministry

14. God’s intention is to display the church before all evil powers, as his instrument to dispense throughout the earth, what he has already accomplished in Christ Jesus our lord. This is trough Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension Ephesians 3:10-11(NKJV) 10  to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,   11  according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

15. We must take an assertive stance against the adversary’s operations. Due to his aggressive hostility we need to remain spiritually alert, employing the full armour and in prayer and spiritual warfare opposing him. 1 Peter 5:8-9 (CJB) 8  Stay sober, stay alert! Your enemy, the Adversary, stalks about like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9  Stand against him, firm in your trust, knowing that your brothers throughout the world are going through the same kinds of suffering.

16. Man is death and needs much more than a guide or a teacher, he needs someone to resurrect his spirit. The prince of the power of the air, Satan, rules the ways and manner of society. Ephesians 2:1-2 (CJB) 2  You used to be dead because of your sins and acts of disobedience.  2  You walked in the ways of the ‘olam hazeh and obeyed the Ruler of the Powers of the Air, who is still at work among the disobedient.

17. The fall of Satan

18. When did Satan fall? Some scholars believe it was between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2 Key points: God didn’t create the earth “ WITHOUT FORM AND VOID”, genesis 1:2 Tohuw, Hebrew word meaning “without form” Bohuw, which means “void” Tohuw, is found as well in Isaiah 45:18, but in here is translated as “vain”

19. Isaiah 45:18 (NKJV) 18  For thus says the  Lord , Who created the heavens, Who is God, Who formed the earth and made it, Who has established it, Who did not create it in vain, Who formed it to be inhabited: “I  am  the  Lord , and  there is  no other. Genesis 1:1-2 (NKJV) The History of Creation 1  In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  2  The earth was without form, and void; and darkness  was [ a ]  on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

20. If God did not create the earth this way (Gen 1:1), then something of catastrophic proportion must have happened between these two verses. Verse 1:3 and following may implicate a “re-creation” after some span of time. Points to consider for this believe: First: The word created in 1:1 is the Hebrew word “ bara”, meaning “to create something from nothing”. All the other Hebrew words for “create” (excluding animal life) mean “to create of existing materials”

21. Luke 10:18-19 (MEV) 18  He said to them, “I saw Satan as lightning fall from heaven.  19  Look, I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. And nothing shall by any means hurt you. Second: Scholars understand that the statement of Jesus has to do with his pre--incarnated existence. This help us to understand why the enemy was already present in the Garden of Eden in form of serpent. So the fall of Satan and his followers concord with this understanding.

22. There cannot be two wills For some time it was just one will in heaven, and everything was in harmony. When Satan decided to carry on his plan there were two wills in heaven. God cannot tolerate and opposition to His will and go unpunished. The core of sin is to choose our will instead of God’s will. Yes, He has giving us free will to choose to do His will or our own. Galatians 5:13New King James Version (NKJV) 13  For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

23. Before or After Genesis? If angels (including Satan) were part of the creation of Genesis 1:1, then Satan and his angels fall follows that point. It could be that angels were created before the creation of the heavens and the earth. In either case, angels including Satan were present when God “laid the foundation of the earth” It is clear that Satan had fallen before Genesis 3 where the temptation of Adam and Eve is recorded. He fell before man fell; but whether he fell before or after man’s creation, we cannot say for certain. (ANGELS ELECT AND EVIL, by C. Fred Dickason, p. 135)

24. Job 38:4-7 (MEV) 4  “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding. 5  Who has determined its measurements, if you know? Or who has stretched the line upon it? 6  To what are its foundations fastened?     Or who laid its cornerstone 7  when the morning stars sang together,     and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

25. The former earth There was the former earth that God was preparing for mankind to have all sort of resources. Satan and other angels were covering the earth, Satan grew jealous of the plan of God, Once his rebellion was exposed he fell down to earth. This was a catastrophe of tremendous proportions. A great portion of the earth and maybe all or a great portion of its prehistorical life were destroyed. All of a sudden the earth became “void and empty”.

26. Satan’s fall was like an asteroid impact The National Park in Eastern Utah teach the following: Dinosaur died all of a sudden. Thy died with food in their mouth. There were eggs in the process of hatching They were frozen in terror. The river went through a solid rock hill like a drill. The river in normal circumstances would go around the hill. A super force unexplained in geology drilled through the rock. This is believed it was the result of Satan’s fall to earth

27. another catastrophe Genesis 10:25 (NKJV) 25 To Eber were born two sons: the name of one was  Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan. A massive earthquake produced by the clash of the plates of Europe, Africa and Asia collided and divided the earth. Etymology of the name Peleg The name Peleg comes from the verb  פלג ( palag), to split or divide, "for in his days the earth was divided" (Genesis 10:25)

28. God return to Eden He planted a Garden in Eden to take back His planet for humanity. He would bring His Son to redeem mankind. The war between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of evil started beyond the stars. The battled continued against Jesus at the cross. At the cross Jesus would defeat Satan. He is a powerful enemy, and he does all he can to destroy people of God. When Jesus said “It is finish”, the battle was won.

29. Satan’s success at the garden The snake, this is Satan, was able to seduce Eva into disobeying Gods command of not eating from the three of life. God gave to Adam an Eve: A mind to think, A hearth to love, and A will to choose. To test his mind, God gave him the task to name all the animal life. To prove his heart, God gave him his counterpart, Eva the female. To test his will there were two trees, the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good an evil. They should not touch the tree of knowledge.

30. Return to the garden Another catastrophe would again touch the whole earth. The land of Eden and the Garden would disappear . Nevertheless God has chosen Jerusalem (Salem) to be His point of contact with earth and mankind. God called Abraham to leave everything and come there and plant a new nation. God loves that nation where His Mountain was. Psalm 135:21 says that God leaves in Jerusalem. In Salem, Abraham pay tights to Melchizedek. (book of Jasher, relates him as Shem, the son of Noah.)

31. The Nephilim Amos 2:9 (NKJV) 9  “Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, Whose height was like the height of the cedars, And he was as strong as the oaks; Yet I destroyed his fruit above And his roots beneath.

32. Jude 6 (NKJV) 6  And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day; Genesis 6:2-4 (CJB) 2  the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were attractive; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose.  3  Adonai  said, “My Spirit will not live in human beings forever, for they too are flesh; therefore their life span is to be 120 years.”  4  The N’filim were on the earth in those days, and also afterwards, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children to them; these were the ancient heroes, men of renown.

33. What characterizes demons Same as their leader, demons have personalities and purposes that define their objective. Demons are distinct creatures. Mary Magdalene had 7 demons (Mark 16:9). Demons have a will. I will return to my house (Matthew 12:43-45). Demons have the ability to speak. (Mat 8:29, Mark 1:24, Luke 8:30, Acts 19:15). Demons have understanding. I know who You are – (Mark 1:24). Demons have self awareness: My name is Legion (Mark 5:9). Demons have faith. Even the demons believe. (James 2:19). Demons have emotions. … do not torment me. (Mark 5:7)

34. What characterizes demons Demons have fellowship. (1 Corinthians 10:20-21) Demons have doctrines . (1Timothy 4:1) Demons have desires. Into the herd of swine. (Matthew 8:31) Demons have controlling power over those they occupy. Remember the Jewish exorcists. (Acts 19:16) Demons have miraculous powers. (Revelation 16:14)

35. Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRgGNmaQiZo Published on May 21, 2014 In this companion video to the episode "The Mystery of Spiritual Warfare", John Paul Jackson discusses some more reasons why focusing on second heaven principalities and powers is not a good idea in prayer. I will strongly recommend those who do “warfare” to watch this video teaching

36. Resources: The three Heavens, Angels, Demons and what lies ahead. John Hagee. Angels and Demons. The complete guide to Understanding How They Operate. Ron Phillips. http://www.biblestudytools.com/

37. Next week: The third heaven The dwelling place of God.