Christ stated that if we lived and believed in him, we would NEVER die. I believe Him. - Of course, I'm sure there is always the "variant" translation that proves the religious dogma or theory of whatever one wants to believe, or whatever guru to which they subscribe.
I remember reading years ago in some "Worldwide Church of God" material that in the NT quote from Christ concerning "in my Father's house are many MANSIONS" really meant "in my Father's house are many DEAD PEOPLE" because the word "mansion" really meant "dead people" in the original language. - This, of course, was to prove Herbert W. Armstrong's assertion that we DIE and lie there as a DEAD PERSON until the resurrection of our bodies.
Any linguistic experts on today? I don't believe that the word "mansions" in Hebrew means "dead people". I think it more likely means just that - mansion: a nice, large, comfortable dwelling place. - When the Bible translation can be gyrated around by gurus, it's really convenient, for the gurus' bank accounts, that is.
Having said that, how ever the Lord does it all, it will be done perfectly.
I don't think that's accurate. I found some old literature and this is what Worldwide Church of God taught about "mansions":
2. Does the Bible give us a clear idea of where the resurrected saints will be and what they will be doing after Christ returns? Revelation 5:10. What did Christ say He is preparing for them? John 14:2-3.
COMMENT: "Mansions" is an improper translation. The correct rendering is "abodes" or "dwelling places." In this case the abodes refer to rooms in the "Father's house" or God's Temple. In Old Testament times the rooms in the temple were occupied by God's priests. These rooms represent positions of authority—those positions which the saints will be given in God's ruling Kingdom at Christ's return!
These positions will not be in heaven. Christ plainly said He was going to heaven to "prepare" a position of authority for each Christian. But it is only when He comes to earth again that these positions will be awarded.
When Jesus returns to this earth, as King of kings, He will tell the saints: "Come, ye blessed... inherit the Kingdom, PREPARED FOR YOU" (Matthew 25:34). And the Scriptures declare that they will rule all nations here on earth, having POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY in God's Kingdom!