Tuesday, May 22, 2018

You Asked For It - What Happens When We Go to Heaven?

Answering the Top Questions that YOU asked about faith last Easter. Starting with the most frequently asked category of question.

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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