WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE?
Death, mourning, crying, pain will pass away. (Revelation 21:4-5
What belongs to the old order of things that will pass away?
The inheritance of God's kingdom has been prepared since the creation of the world.
(Matthew 25:34)
What was prepared since the creation of the world?
Go make disciples of all nations, baptize the, and teach them to obey all Jesus commanded.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
What was the final command Jesus gave on earth?
Everything God is and does is completely right, pure, and flawless
PERFECT
Blessed and _____ are those who share in the first resurrection. The _____ death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a 1,000 years.
Rev. 20:6)
holy
second
They will be priests of God and of Christ; they will reign with Him. (Revelation 20:6)
What roles will people who share in the first resurrection have in heaven?
To be at home with the Lord, we must separate from the body; "be away" from the body.
(2 Corinthians 5:6-8)
What must we separate from to be at home with the Lord?
"Love one another"
(John 13:34-35)
What new command did Jesus give His disciples?
God is always available to His people
Accessible
I saw _______ standing open and there before me was a _____ horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True.
Rev. 19:11
heaven
white
"Inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell." (2 Corinthians 12:2-4
What was heard in the 3rd heaven?
It will be raised imperishable
(1 Corinthians 15:42
What will happen to the perishable body of a believer?
God is holy.
(1 Peter 1:13-16)
What reason is given for all believers to be holy in all they do?
God gives His people everything they need to live for Him.
PROVIDER
They will wage ____ against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings - and with him will be called _____ and faithful followers.
war
chosen
God's dwelling place is among His people; He is their God, and they are His people.
(Ezekiel 37:27, Revelation 21:3)
How did the loud voice from God's throne describe the peace and harmony in heaven?
We will be like Him because we will see Him as He is.
(1 John 3:2)
What will we be like when Christ returns and why?
Rejoice, pray and give God thanks.
(I Thessalonians 5:16-18)
What are believers supposed to do in all circumstances?
God does not change.
Immutable
"Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring _____ to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your ________acts have been revealed.
Rev. 15:4
glory
righteous
The Tree of Life is there; there is no longer a curse.
(Revelation 22:2-3)
What is heaven shows that it is a restored Eden?
Righteousness will dwell there.
(2 Peter 3:13)
What did God promise would dwell in the new heaven?
Be thankful and worship God with reverence and awe.
(Hebrews 12:28)
What are believers to do since they are receiving the kingdom?
When we trust Christ, we can know that God will continue the good work He started in us.
PRESERVER
"Not only so, but we also glory in our ________, because we know that suffering produces _______, character and character, ______
sufferings
perseverance
hope