In most cases, the meaning of "before" is pretty straightforward, both as a way of assessing relative time, and in its use meaning "in someone's presence." It takes on a deeper significance, though, when used in connection with the Lord. To be "before" the Lord means not just in His presence, but also receiving the desire for good and the understanding of truth from Him, and living according to them. And when used as an assessment of time in connection with the Lord, "before" means "from eternity," and refers to a spiritual state rather than time as we experience it.

(Odkazy: Apocalypse Revealed 366, 617; Arcana Coelestia 6983, 8439, 9888)

Title: A Place for You

Topic: Salvation

Summary: Abraham is promised that the Holy Land will be his forever. Yet in the New Testament we see Abraham in heaven, wiser and more compassionate than ever. And Jesus says He is going to prepare a place for you.

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
John 14:1-3
Genesis 12:1; 13:14-17; 17:1-8, 19; 25:8; 26:3-4; 28:3-4, 10-17; 48:3-4
Numbers 18:19
Deuteronomy 11:8-17; 30:15-20
Isaiah 43:5-6; 59:21
Matthew 22:31-32
Luke 16:19-31
Matthew 19:29
John 4:13-14
Romans 6:18-23
John 14:1
Acts of the Apostles 17:24-28
John 6:56; 14:19-20, 17
1 John 3:24; 4:12