heaven foundational bible doctrines. the doctrines of heaven and hell are ignored, ridiculed or...
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Heaven
Foundational Bible Doctrines
The doctrines of Heaven and Hell are ignored, ridiculed or denied by the world and by much of the religious community.
“it is unwise for Christians to claim any knowledge of either the furniture of heaven or the temperature of hell” (Dr. Reinhold Niebuhr)
“as for Christian theology, can you imagine anything more appallingly idiotic than the Christian idea of heaven?” (Dr. Alfred Whitehead).
I. Description of Heaven
A. Heaven Now
1. It is the abode of God & His Throne
2. It is where Jesus in now.
3. It is where believers are now.
B. Heaven in Prospect
1. The Holy City-New Jerusalem
2. This Magnificent city will be: (Rev. 21)
1500 miles equal wideth and height
Foundations garnished with precious stones
Names of the twelve apostles
Walls measure 216 feet high made of Jasper
It has 12 gates, each a single pearl
The streets are of pure gold (Rev. 21:21)
3. The throne of God & the Lamb is there.
II. The conditions in Heaven – 3 groups
Activities, Things Absent, Things Present
1. typical thinking is sitting on a cloud strumming a harp.
It won't be like this...
Why can't I get my
favorite channel?
A. Activities
Singing Service Reigning Fellowship
B. Things absent in Heaven
Hunger, thirst, excessive heat, seas,
tears, death, pain, sun or moon, night,
sin, curse, Satan
C. Things present in Heaven
1. glory
2. holiness
3. divine light
4. unity
5. eternal life
III. The inhabitants of Heaven
A. GodFather
JesusHoly Spirit
B. Angelic Beings
C. Elders
D. The Redeemed
“But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
The city had no need of the sun or of the moon toshine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The
Lamb is its light.”Rev. 21:22, 23
Your destiny is in the cross of Jesus
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christand thou shalt be saved.
And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And letAnd the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let
him who hears say, "Come!" And let him whohim who hears say, "Come!" And let him who
thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take thethirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the
water of life freely.water of life freely.
"He who believes in Me, as the Scripture"He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers ofhas said, out of his heart will flow rivers of
living water." living water." John 7:38John 7:38