What is Heaven Like?
(Revelation 21:4-5)
4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[a] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
What belong to the old order of things that will pass away?
Death, mourning, crying, pain will pass away
(Matthew 25:34)
Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.
What was prepared since the creation of the world?
The inheritance of God's kingdom has been prepared since the creation of the world
(Matthew 28:19-20)
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
What was the final command Jesus gave on earth?
Go make disciples of
all nations, baptize them,
and teach them to obey all Jesus commanded
(Revelation 22:2-3)
2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him.
What in heaven shows that it is a restored Eden?
The tree of Life is there; there is no longer a curse
(2 Peter 3:13)
13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
What did God promise would dwell in the new heaven?
Righteousness will dwell there
(John 13:34-35)
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
What new command did Jesus give His disciples?
“Love one another.”
(2 Corinthians 12:2-4)
2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— 4 was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell.
What was heard in the third heaven?
Inexpressible things, things that on one is permitted to tell
(1 Corinthians 15:42)
42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable;
What will happen to the perishable body of a believer?
It will be raised imperishable
(1 Peter 1:13-16)
13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;
What reason is given for believers to be holy in all they do?
God is holy.
(Revelation 21:3)
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
How did the loud voice from God's throne describe the peace and harmony in heaven?
God's dwelling place is among His people; he is their God, and they are His people
1 John 3:2
2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears,[a] we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
What will we be like when Christ returns, and why?
We will be like Him because we will see Him as He is
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
What are believers supposed to do in all circumstances?
Rejoice, pray, and give God thanks