What is Heaven Like?

Heaven will be full of thankful people asking, "Why me, Lord?"

First, what will heaven be like? 

17 observations:


1) Heaven is being prepared by Christ himself. John 14:3

2) Heaven is only for those who have been born again. John 3:3

3) Heaven is described as a glorious city. Revelation 21:11, 18

4) Heaven will shine with and be lighted by God’s glory. Revelation 21:11, 23; 22:5

5) Heaven’s gates will never be shut. Revelation 21:25

6) Heaven has the river of the Water of Life to insure everlasting life. Rev. 22:1 8

7) Heaven has the Tree of Life to insure abundant life. Revelation 22:2; 22:19

8) Heaven has the throne of God at its center. Revelation 4:2; 22:1-2

9) Heaven is a place of holiness. Revelation 21:27

10) Heaven is beautiful. Psalm 50:2

11) Heaven is a place of unity. Ephesians 1:10

12) Heaven is a place of perfection. 1 Corinthians 13:10

13) Heaven is joyful. Psalm 16:11

14) Heaven is a place for all eternity. John 3:15; Psalm 23:6

15) Heaven has no night. Revelation 21:25; 22:5

16) Heaven is filled with singing. Is. 44:23; Rev. 14:3; 15:1-3

17) Heaven is a place of wonderful service. Revelation 7:15; 22:3 

Second, what will our bodies be like?


9 observations:


1) They will be recognizable. 1 Corinthians 13:12

2) They will be like Christ’s body (glorified). 1 John 3:2

3) They will be unlimited by space. Luke 24:31; John 20:19, 26

4) They will be eternal. 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

5) They will be glorious. Romans 8:18; 1 Cor. 15:43

6) They will not have pain. Revelation 21:4 7) They will not die. 1 Cor. 15:26; Rev. 21:4

8) They will not hunger or thirst. Revelation 7:16

9) They will not sin. Revelation 21:27 

In heaven, there will be no more...


cancer

corruption

bills

boredom

taxes

abortions

rapes

racism

kidnapping

orphans

opioids

suicide

adultery

bitterness

betrayal

slander

still borns

fake news

doubts

wars

sin

temptation

suffering

death

mourning


Come soon, Lord Jesus, take us Home.