Digging Deeper into the Bible’s Teaching on Heaven
Key Verses to Study:
- Genesis 1 & 2 - What the earth was like before sin.
- Revelation 21 & 22 - What the New Heaven and the New Earth will be like after God restores everything.
- 2 Corinthians 5:8-10 - Being absent from the body. Jesus’ judgment.
- Hebrews 12:1 - The great cloud of witnesses.
- Luke 6:21 - Laughter in heaven.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Meeting Jesus at His return.
- 1 Timothy 2:3-6, 2 Peter 3:9 - God’s desire for all to know Him.
- Psalm 16:11 - God the source of eternal pleasure.
- Matthew 25:31-32 - Jesus’ judgment of the world.
- Revelation 20:11-15 - The “Great White Throne” judgment.
Another Recommended Resource:
Heaven by Randy Alcorn
Questions to Ask:
- Jesus’ assurance of life with Him and each other after death gave His followers great courage in the face of hardship.
- How has Jesus’ teachings on heaven affected you?
- What assumptions about heaven do you have that have been challenged by deeper bible study?
- What are YOU looking forward to about heaven?
- What are your questions or concerns about heaven?
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