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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Discover the confusion about heaven and its diverse representations in different religions. Explore the biblical perspectives on heaven and our longing for final redemption. Join Grace Bible Church in glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. A Future in HeavenSelected Scriptures

  3. Confusion about Heaven Oxford Dictionary - this definition - “a place or state of supreme bliss” - is frequently used figuratively Eastern Mysticism - heaven is “nirvana,” a state of oneness with the universe & self-consciousness ends – the escape from endless reincarnation

  4. Confusion about Heaven Islam - Paradise of beauty, peace & bounty with multiple Huris for men. Attained by good works & Allah’s favor or dying in Jihad Mormonism - you become a god with your own planet & wife eternally giving birth to souls to inhabit it

  5. Confusion about Heaven Jehovah’s Witnesses - Only 144,000 get to heaven, the rest stay on this Earth eternally

  6. The Heavens in Scripture my3m1v9 / shamayim & oujranovV / ouranos = “that which is above” First = atmospheric heaven - the air surrounding the earth Second = Celestial heaven - outer-space where sun, moon, and stars are located

  7. The Heavens in Scripture Third = The dwelling place of God. Used figuratively for God and what pertains to Him 2 Peter 3:10-18 - The present atmospheric & celestial heavens and the Earth will be destroyed in the future

  8. The Heavens in Scripture 2 Peter 3:11 & 14 - this gives motivation to live in holiness in the present 2 Peter 3:13 - there is also positive hope in His promise of new heavens and a new earth

  9. Our Longing for Final RedemptionRomans 8:18-25 Christians & creation itself longs for the corruption of our current world to end and for us to be changed We have confident assurance of a future that will be radically better than the present

  10. Heaven is a real place Both the prophet Isaiah and the Apostle John describe heaven is a real place (Isaiah 6, Revelation 4) Angels travel traveled to and from a location called heaven (Daniel 10:12; Matthew 28:2; Isaiah 14)

  11. Heaven is a real place Both the prophet Isaiah and the Apostle God refers to heaven in the same way as the earth (Matthew 5:34-35. See also Acts 7:49 & Isaiah 66:1) There are real creatures in heaven: Angels (the heavenly host, Seraphim), the 24 elders, the multitude

  12. Heaven is a real place People tend to focus on the present with little thought for what they cannot see - so they are earthly minded

  13. Heaven: God’s Throne – The Visions of Isaiah & John Isaiah 6:1-7 Revelation 4:2-11 Revelation 5: The Lamb, myriads & myriads of angels. Revelation 8: the Golden Altar and Censor

  14. Heaven: God’s Throne – The Visions of Isaiah & John Revelation 19: The Christian is in heaven at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb during the Great Tribulation

  15. New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem Revelation 21 & 22 Magnificent in size, appearance and splendor, but even greater is Heaven’s moral character of righteousness Heaven is majestic because its greatest characteristic is that it is the dwelling place of God

  16. New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem Revelation 21 & 22 There is much we do not know about heaven Yet without doubt we know it will be good because God is there and He is good

  17. New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem Revelation 21 & 22 The central activity of heaven is the worship of God: Isaiah 6 - the Seraphim. Revelation 4 - the four living creatures & the 24 elders. Revelation 5 - myriads & myriads of angels join in

  18. New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem Revelation 21 & 22 Others in heaven Rev. 6:9 & 15:2-4 - Martyrs. Rev. 19:14 - armies of heaven. Rev. 7:9 - the uncountable multitude

  19. Assurance of Heaven1 John 5:10-13 Avoiding Hell motivates many to seek Heaven - but only true Christians are assured of going there The issue of eternal life is determined by whether or not you have Jesus, the Son of God

  20. Assurance of Heaven1 John 5:10-13 Jesus gives eternal life to His sheep (John 10) so they no longer are under God’s condemnation (Rom. 8:1)

  21. 2 Peter 3:13-14 - Those who truly love the Lord Jesus Christ desire His return and will live for Him now

  22. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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