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What does the Bible say about the Ladder to Heaven?

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The ladder in Genesis 28 represents Christ, the mediator between heaven and earth.

In Genesis 28:12, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, symbolizing the connection between God and humanity through Christ. This ladder typologically represents the Lord Jesus, who is the mediator that links the divine and the human. The New Testament clarifies this in John 1:51, where Jesus speaks of angels ascending and descending upon the Son of Man, indicating that He is the fulfillment of this vision. Thus, the ladder is not merely a dream but a profound revelation of God’s covenantal promise through His Son, Jesus Christ, who embodies the means by which believers access divine grace.
Scripture References: Genesis 28:12, John 1:51

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