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Finally Home: What The Bible Tells Us About Heaven
Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. Will We Know Our Loved Ones As We Do Now?
Contributed on Aug 1, 2003
This message addresses the question of whether we will know who our loved ones are in heaven.
MAIN THOUGHT: “WE WILL KNOW EACH OTHER, EVEN THOUGH SOME SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WILL HAVE TAKEN PLACE.” - We will be dealing with the two major parts of that statement separately. FIRST PART: - “WE WILL KNOW EACH OTHER. . .” 1. I will know as I am known. - 1 Corinthians ...read more
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2. What Will We Do In Heaven?
Contributed on Aug 1, 2003
This message details 5 of the things the Bible indicates we will do in heaven.
[Note: the “Look Up” verses below are ordered so that the passages you look up flow through Hebrews and right into Revelation.] The Bible provides us some clues as to what we will do in heaven: 1. Relish the rest of having completed earth’s race. - Look up: Hebrews 4:9. - Other ...read more
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3. Do Our Loved Ones Know What's Happening To Us Now?
Contributed on Aug 1, 2003
This message explores the difficult question of whether those in heaven can still see what’s going on here on earth.
There is a romantic notion of those in heaven “looking over the balcony rail of heaven” and watching over us throughout our lives. Is that a biblical notion? The Bible does not address the question directly, but this morning I want to examine some of the relevant passages to answer this ...read more
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4. What's The Difference Between Heaven And The New Jerusalem?
Contributed on Aug 1, 2003
This message explores the unique and important place that the New Jerusalem holds in our future as Christians.
What’s the difference between heaven and the New Jerusalem? THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: 1. Are heaven and the New Jerusalem the same thing? - Answer: “No.” - Revelation 21:2 indicates that they are different, since it speaks of the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven. The ...read more