What is heaven like? “I don’t believe in an afterlife, so I don’t have to spend my whole life fearing hell, or fearing heaven even more. For whatever the.

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What is heaven like? “I don’t believe in an afterlife, so I don’t have to spend my whole life fearing hell, or fearing heaven even more. For whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse” – Isaac Asimov 1. People don’t want to believe 2. People don’t bother finding out what the Bible really says

The best trip ever

1. Looking forward The Bible looks forward to heaven:- a. A redeemer will come b. The Kingdom of God – Ps.72; Dan.2,7 c. The Day of the Lord – Is.13; Amos 5 - Judgment & Salvation d. New heavens & earth – Is.65;Eph.1:9,10

2. Planning/travelling a. Planning 1. Right clothes – Mt.22:11-13; 2Cor.5:21 2. Ticket/passport – John1:12,13;Phil.3:20 3. Travel insurance – Eph.1:13,14 b. Travelling 1. Guide – Is.30:21 2. Map – Ps.119:105

3. Enjoying a. People 1. God is there – Rev.21:3,16,22 2. At home with our husband – Rev.21:2; 19:6-8 b. Place 1. Heaven & earth are ONE 2. Garden becomes a Garden City Rev.22:1,2 3. New Creation = Holy of Holies – Rev.21:16,22 4. Indescribable beauty – Rev.21:10-21 5. Wonderful treasures – Rev.21:24,26 c. What is missing? – Rev.21:1,4,8,27; 22:15

4. Are you ready? a. Do you know God now? b. Do you have the right clothes? c. Are you preparing for heaven? d. Are you growing in your love for God & others? HEAVEN IS A PLACE OF LOVE