7 Fundamental Facts About Heaven

A real Place John 17:17; John 14:1-3 A real Place John 17:17; John 14:1-3

John 17:17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. If the Bible says that heaven is a real place, then that should settle the matter. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. If the Bible says that heaven is a real place, then that should settle the matter.

John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

7 Fundamental Facts About Heaven A real Place John 17:17; John 14:1-3 A Place of unimaginable joy Matthew 6:9; Revelation 21:4; A real Place John 17:17; John 14:1-3 A Place of unimaginable joy Matthew 6:9; Revelation 21:4; 22-26

Matthew 6:9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Heaven is the dwelling place of God. In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Heaven is the dwelling place of God.

Revelation 21:4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.

Revelation 21:22-26 But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. 24 And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it. 25 Its gates shall not be shut at all by day (there shall be no night there). 26 And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

7 Fundamental Facts About Heaven A real Place John 17:17; John 14:1-3 A Place of unimaginable joy Matthew 6:9; Revelation 21:4; A Place where God will permit anyone to go 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 7:14 A real Place John 17:17; John 14:1-3 A Place of unimaginable joy Matthew 6:9; Revelation 21:4; A Place where God will permit anyone to go 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 7:14

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

Matthew 7:14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Though God desires all to go to heaven, only the righteous will be permitted to enter in. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Though God desires all to go to heaven, only the righteous will be permitted to enter in.

7 Fundamental Facts About Heaven A real Place John 17:17; John 14:1-3 A Place of unimaginable joy Matthew 6:9; Revelation 21:4; A Place where God will permit anyone to go 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 7:14 A Place of eternal bliss Matthew 25:46; 2 Peter 1:10-11 A real Place John 17:17; John 14:1-3 A Place of unimaginable joy Matthew 6:9; Revelation 21:4; A Place where God will permit anyone to go 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 7:14 A Place of eternal bliss Matthew 25:46; 2 Peter 1:10-11

Matthew 25:46 And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. At judgment, destiny (whether punishment or life) is eternal in nature! And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. At judgment, destiny (whether punishment or life) is eternal in nature!

2 Peter 1:10-11 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

7 Fundamental Facts About Heaven Abode of two classes: the Innocent and the Obedient Matthew 18:1-3; Hebrews 5:8-9 Abode of two classes: the Innocent and the Obedient Matthew 18:1-3; Hebrews 5:8-9

Matthew 18:1-3 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, 3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Hebrews 5:8-9 Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.

7 Fundamental Facts About Heaven Abode of two classes: the Innocent and the Obedient Matthew 18:1-3; Hebrews 5:8-9 A Place where there will be no desire to escape 1 Peter 1:3-5; Philippians 1:23-24 Abode of two classes: the Innocent and the Obedient Matthew 18:1-3; Hebrews 5:8-9 A Place where there will be no desire to escape 1 Peter 1:3-5; Philippians 1:23-24

1 Peter 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Philippians 1:23-24 For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. Plus, the only alternative to being with Christ is eternal torment! For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. Plus, the only alternative to being with Christ is eternal torment!

7 Fundamental Facts About Heaven Abode of two classes: the Innocent and the Obedient Matthew 18:1-3; Hebrews 5:8-9 A Place where there will be no desire to escape 1 Peter 1:3-5; Philippians 1:23-24 A Place that can be gained or forfeited Matthew 7:24-26 Abode of two classes: the Innocent and the Obedient Matthew 18:1-3; Hebrews 5:8-9 A Place where there will be no desire to escape 1 Peter 1:3-5; Philippians 1:23-24 A Place that can be gained or forfeited Matthew 7:24-26

Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”

Conclusion Heaven is a wonderful place Will you and I forfeit or gain heaven? “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10). Heaven is a wonderful place Will you and I forfeit or gain heaven? “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10).