Parker
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What does the Bible teach us about heaven? The Bible is our only authoritative source of information on what lies beyond the grave and fortunately the Bible has a lot to say on the subject. If you begin with the first verse of Genesis and go to the end of Revelation, you'll find more than 600 references to the word heaven and many more passages describe our eternal home using other terms and titles. So, the Bible gives us "Insider Information" about God's glorious habitation and the eternal home of His children.
I think that heaven is the most encouraging subject in the Bible right after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But one thing for sure it's the happiest location in the universe and we should want to know all about it. If we make the effort to do this and become well-grounded in this subject we will be ahead of the pack because, the Biblical teaching about heaven is widely overlooked understudied, and misunderstood. Mostly, it's only talked about during funeral services. But we need to think about heaven now. while we're still alive on earth. The reality of heaven doesn't just help us die more peacefully. it helps us live more joyfully and productively. C.S. Lewis said, "If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were just those who thought most about the next."
The heroes of scripture thought of heaven constantly confessing. they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth, Seeking a Homeland Desiring a better country.... a Heavenly one.. and looking forward to the city with foundations "Whose Builder and maker is God" Hebrews 11:10 -16. I can only imagine how marvelous that city will be.
Jesus, Also longed for heaven, as he approached the end of His earthly life, telling His disciples, "If you loved me, you would Rejoice because I said, "I am going to the father" John 14:28
The Apostle Peter. said something so important... notice the words in bold below, they reveal the attitude we should have about heaven:
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 2 Peter 3:11-14
What God has for us in the future:, the return of Christ, the creation of a new heaven and a new earth. And our eternal home in heaven Looking forward to that, will empower us to live holy, godly, purposeful lives.
But what we're really looking forward to is dwelling in the house of the Lord forever and ever and the really big bonus is we will see Him face to face. That's what's really up with heaven!
I posted this in our original forum. https://berean-apologetics.boards.net/post/6250/thread
I think that heaven is the most encouraging subject in the Bible right after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But one thing for sure it's the happiest location in the universe and we should want to know all about it. If we make the effort to do this and become well-grounded in this subject we will be ahead of the pack because, the Biblical teaching about heaven is widely overlooked understudied, and misunderstood. Mostly, it's only talked about during funeral services. But we need to think about heaven now. while we're still alive on earth. The reality of heaven doesn't just help us die more peacefully. it helps us live more joyfully and productively. C.S. Lewis said, "If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were just those who thought most about the next."
The heroes of scripture thought of heaven constantly confessing. they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth, Seeking a Homeland Desiring a better country.... a Heavenly one.. and looking forward to the city with foundations "Whose Builder and maker is God" Hebrews 11:10 -16. I can only imagine how marvelous that city will be.
Jesus, Also longed for heaven, as he approached the end of His earthly life, telling His disciples, "If you loved me, you would Rejoice because I said, "I am going to the father" John 14:28
The Apostle Peter. said something so important... notice the words in bold below, they reveal the attitude we should have about heaven:
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 2 Peter 3:11-14
What God has for us in the future:, the return of Christ, the creation of a new heaven and a new earth. And our eternal home in heaven Looking forward to that, will empower us to live holy, godly, purposeful lives.
But what we're really looking forward to is dwelling in the house of the Lord forever and ever and the really big bonus is we will see Him face to face. That's what's really up with heaven!
I posted this in our original forum. https://berean-apologetics.boards.net/post/6250/thread
