Thomas] For the character of Thomas see John 11:16; John 20:25. Thomas expected an immediate manifestation of the Messianic kingdom on earth, and this prevented him from understanding Jesus.

6, 7. 'The Kingdom which I have come to reveal is not an earthly one; the mansions of which I have spoken are in heaven, not on earth. To share in My Kingdom, is to share that state of exalted and blissful communion with the Father, which is not possible on earth. I depart to heaven, to enter into that state of bliss; and you may follow and enjoy it too, if you will have faith in Me as the one mediator between God and man (the Way), the one teacher authorised to reveal the things of God (the Truth), and the one author of spiritual as of natural life (the Life).'

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