As you study all the Bible says about heaven, you may find there are truths you’ve never heard before—or beautiful reminders that refresh your faith. Here are ten biblical truths about our eternal home.
1. Heaven is God’s dwelling place.
It is where God reigns in His full glory.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. (Matthew 6:9)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. (Matthew 6:9)
2. Jesus is preparing a place for those who trust in Him.
He promised His followers a place in heaven, assuring them of their eternal home with Him.
In my Father’s house are many rooms…. I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2)
In my Father’s house are many rooms…. I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2)
3. Suffering and death do not exist in heaven.
It is free from pain and sorrow; joy and peace exist there.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more. (Revelation 21:4)
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more. (Revelation 21:4)
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4. Heaven is filled with worship and joy.
In heaven, angels and all who have trusted in God continually worship Him without end.
They will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. (Revelation 21:3)
They will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. (Revelation 21:3)
5. Heaven is beyond human imagination.
The beauty and glory of heaven surpasses anything we can comprehend on earth.
No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9)
No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9)
6. Heaven is described as a new and glorious city.
We will live in a glorious city with streets of gold, gates of pearl, and walls adorned with precious stones.
The city was pure gold, like clear glass. (Revelation 21:18)
The city was pure gold, like clear glass. (Revelation 21:18)
7. Followers of Christ will be given glorified bodies in heaven.
In heaven, those who have trusted in Jesus here on earth will receive new bodies that are free from pain, illness, and every kind of weakness.
We shall all be changed…. The perishable puts on the imperishable. (1 Corinthians 15:51-54)
We shall all be changed…. The perishable puts on the imperishable. (1 Corinthians 15:51-54)
8. Heaven is eternal.
Unlike our time on earth, heaven stands outside of time. It’s permanent and unchanging.
They will reign forever and ever. (Revelation 22:5)
They will reign forever and ever. (Revelation 22:5)
9. Heaven has no need for a sun or a moon.
God’s presence illuminates heaven.
The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light. (Revelation 21:23)
The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light. (Revelation 21:23)
10. Only those who trust in Jesus will enter.
The Bible makes it clear: Heaven is open to anyone who chooses to trust Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Nothing unclean will ever enter it…but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. (Revelation 21:27)
Nothing unclean will ever enter it…but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. (Revelation 21:27)
This article is an excerpt from The Promise of Heaven by Dr. David Jeremiah.
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