Are heaven and paradise the same thing? Did the thief on the cross go to heaven or paradise? Paradise is… Jesus told the thief on the cross “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise” but where is paradise (Luke 23:43)? Is this heaven or is it a different place? read more
The Difference Between Heaven and Paradise. The only real difference that I could find between heaven and Paradise is the use of the word. Both describe the presence of God. Both describe a utopian state. Both describe the absence of sorrow, suffering and sin. read more
The word paradise is usually used as a synonym for “heaven” (Revelation 2:7). When Jesus was dying on the cross and one of the thieves being crucified with Him asked Him for mercy, Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). read more