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Our Eternal Home Just the mention of heaven brings many questions to mind. Heaven is mentioned in the Bible more than 600 times. Is there really such a place? Who will be there? Where is it? Will everyone go there? When will I be there? The good news is, Christians do believe there is such a place prepared for those who have committed their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ and serve Him here on earth. I. Heaven is God’s Dwelling Place Isaiah 57:15 ; 1 Kings 8:22,23,30 ; Psalm 103:19 * it is the habitation of God * God’s presence is everywhere, but His dwelling place is heaven Daniel 4:1,2; 34-37 * God the almighty King, rules in majesty over His creation- He holds all things together by His mighty power and permission * it is folly to speak against heaven’s existence Psalm 2:1-5 * God only needs to speak from heaven- His Throne, and all His enemies will be destroyed * but, He also accepts our worship and hears our prayers to Him : 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 ; 2 Samuel 22:4-7 * angels- are also there with Him as His servants : Hebrews 1:5,13,14 ; 12:22 ; Daniel 7: 9,10 II. Heaven Is Home To the Departed Saints * death does not end all- there is an eternal resting place Heaven or hell * for those who put their faith and trust in the resurrection power and salvation of Jesus Christ, Heaven is an absolute promise. Period. * physical death occurs when the soul is separated from the body * spiritual death is the eternal separation of the soul from God * believers who are separated from family here on earth are never separated from the presence of God : John 5:24 ; John 6:40,47 ; 11:25,26 ; Luke 23:42,43 * those who have died in Christ will enter into the presence of God : 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 John 17:23,24 * sadly, not everyone will enter into that heavenly home- Rev. 20:15 * John 3:16,36 our eternal hope and home is in heaven with God the Father, and Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior forever |
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