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Heaven Wednesday Night Bible Study Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ

Heaven Wednesday Night Bible Study Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ. Lesson 3 Identity In Heaven. Two Main Goals :. 1. To lead us to a greater desire to be in heaven with our God. 2 . To gain a true, Biblical understanding of Heaven. . First Point .

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Heaven Wednesday Night Bible Study Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ

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  1. Heaven Wednesday Night Bible Study Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ

  2. Lesson 3 Identity In Heaven

  3. Two Main Goals: 1. To lead us to a greater desire to be in heaven with our God. 2. To gain a true, Biblical understanding of Heaven.

  4. First Point There is only one expert on the topic of heaven, and that is God.

  5. Second Point The only true perception of heaven is what God reveals to us through His Holy Word.

  6. A Look At Heaven We have looked at …… Ancient cultures Modern views of heaven Heaven in the light of our faith Inside heaven The nature of God Who is in heaven

  7. A Look At Heaven We have looked at …… Heaven is a home for children Heaven is a home of books Heaven is a home of glory What won’t be in heaven

  8. Just Speculation Some points to ponder……. -Is there time in heaven? -Will there be day and night? -Will we sleep or always be in a state of consciousness? -What about relationships?

  9. Our Final Victory We shall be changed in a twinkling of an eye. Our mortal bodies are corruptible. 1 Corinthians 15: 50-53

  10. Our Identity in Heaven Will we know each other in heaven? - The Bible projects the hope of heaven. 1 Peter 1: 3-4 • Looking at Abraham. Genesis 25: 8-10 • Looking at Job Job 19: 23-27 , James 5: 11

  11. Our Identity in Heaven Will we know each other in heaven? • Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob Matthew 8: 11 • Moses and Elijah Mathew 17: 1-8 , Hebrews 11:25- 26

  12. Our Identity in Heaven Will we know each other in heaven? A look at Luke 16: 19-31 Two people. Richman & Lazarus They conversed One worried One was in Abraham’s bosom One was in a place of torment

  13. Our Identity in Heaven Will we know each other in heaven? Family Luke 20: 27-38 We will not be married. What is the purpose of marriage?

  14. Our Identity in Heaven Will we know each other in heaven? What is the purpose of marriage? Companionship Amos 3:3 Enjoyment Hebrews 13:4 Completeness Genesis 2:23 Fruitfulness Genesis 1:28 Protection Eph. 5:25, Titus 2:4- 5 Typify Christ & The church Eph. 5: 31-33

  15. Our Identity in Heaven What conclusion can we draw right now? -People here on earth are the same people in eternity. -People are identifiable -God is identifiable -We have been given a specific identity

  16. Our Identity As A Citizen United States Great Seal: E Pluribus Unum We live in a great melting pot Our greatest citizenship is in heaven. Phil. 3:20 Offered to all people, all places, at all times We can choose not to be a citizen

  17. Our Identity As A Citizen Privileges of being a citizen of heaven A new start A great relationship with God A great family Live forever in your place prepared by Jesus.

  18. Our Identity As A Citizen We are Christ’s ambassadors here. 2 Corinthians 5:20 An ambassador has to understand the relationship between his country and the one he is stationed in. John 15: 19

  19. Our Identity As A Citizen We are not of this world 2 Corinthians 6:14 Righteousness – Lawlessness Light – Darkness Christ – Satan What do these things share together?

  20. Our Identity As A Citizen We are not of this world John 18:36 Aion - unbroken age Oikoumene- world of the Greeks Ge – can be translated as planet Kosmos – orderly arrangement

  21. Our Identity As A Citizen Monasticism- Living apart from the world to concentrate on God. ( being a monk) MatthieuRicard, molecular geneticist and Tibetan monk dubbed “Happiest man on the Earth” (bbncommunity.com)

  22. Awesome Discussion Questions And Interesting Remarks • Why did Jesus use the term “kingdom” • Do the monks have the right idea? • How can a Christian be unstained by the world around him or her? • How should we live as citizen of heaven?

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