WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT HEAVEN?

 

          The Christians addressed by the book of “Hebrews” in the Bible had been ridiculed and persecuted because of their faith. (Hebrews 10:32-34)  These Christians had even given up their possessions for the faith.  They did so because they knew they had something better waiting for them in Heaven. The hope of a home in Heaven encourages Christians to be people of great faith and spiritual strength.

          What does Heaven look like?  Revelation chapter twenty-one gives us some idea.  Here we see Heaven figuratively pictured for us as a city coming down from God.  The walls of the city are made of diamonds, while the structures within the city are made of pure gold, and the gates are made of pearl.  The walls are set upon twelve foundations of various precious stones.  These stones add strength and beauty to the city.  Some of the stones are clear while others are blue, green, red, yellow, purple, etc.  The light of that city comes from the glory of God so that there is no need for a sun or moon, and there is no need to close the gates of the city because there is no night there.  Truly this figurative picture of the real place called Heaven gives us some idea of its great beauty.

          One of the most wonderful aspects of Heaven is that there shall be no suffering there.  (Revelation 21:4)  There is no more pain, no more death, no more sorrow, no more suffering.  On this earth there is much suffering.  In Heaven there is no suffering.  This ought to motivate all to try to make Heaven their home some day. 

          Who shall be in heaven?  All three members of the Godhead shall be there.  (1 John 5:7)  Angels are in Heaven.  (Revelation 4:8)  The saved of every nation shall be in Heaven.  (Revelation 21:24)

          How do I become a part of the saved and get to Heaven?  I must hear the Gospel.  (Romans 10:14-17)  I must believe in Christ and in His Gospel.  (Hebrews 11:6)  I must repent of my sins.  (Acts 2:38)  I must be baptized into Christ (Acts 2:38), and I must live a faithful Christian life (Romans 12:1).

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