1. “You will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43
The Gospel Of Paradise
“You will be with Me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43

2. The Gospel Of Paradise The Word “Paradise”...
From the Greek “paradeisos” (park, garden)
Literally “beyond the wall,” thus “enclosure”
3. OT used in reference to Eden Gen 2:8-9
4. Found 3 times in the NT Lk 23:43; 2Co 12:4; Re 2:7

3. The Gospel Of Paradise
Before The Ascension Of Christ...
Jesus’ promise to the thief on the cross Lk 23:43
Peter’s statement regarding Jesus Ac 2:31
Jesus’ statement to Mary Jn 20:17
The story of Lazarus and the rich man Lk 16:19-31
Paradise, the abode of the righteous dead,
was not in Heaven, but in Hades!

4. The Gospel Of Paradise
Heaven
Gehenna

5. After The Ascension Of Christ...
The Gospel Of Paradise
After The Ascension Of Christ...
Paul’s comment regarding Paradise 2Co 12:2-4
Paul’s confidence to be with the Lord 2Co 5:8
For Paul, to die is to be with the Lord Ph 1:21-23
The multitude with God and the Lamb Re 7:9-17
Paradise, the abode of the righteous dead,
is not in Hades, but is now in Heaven!

6. After The Return Of Christ...
The Gospel Of Paradise
After The Return Of Christ...
Promise of new heavens and new earth 2Pe 3:10-13
Promise of the Tree of Life & Paradise Re 2:7
Promise of the New Jerusalem Re 3:12
Promises in their fulfillment Re 21:1-2,10,22-23; 22:1-5
Paradise, the abode of the righteous dead,
will be “out of” Heaven, in the New Jerusalem!

7. The Promise Of Paradise...
The Gospel Of Paradise
The Promise Of Paradise...
For those who do Jesus’ commandments Re 22:12-17
2. Otherwise, why call Him “Lord”? Lk 6:46; Jn 14:15,21-23
3. Which commandments? Mt 7:21-23; 28:18-20; Mk 16:15-16
4. For those who overcome Re 2:7,10
Paradise, the abode of the righteous dead,
will be for those who die in the Lord!

8. The Gospel Of Paradise “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord”
Revelation 14:13
“The Lamb will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters.”
Revelation 7:17
“You will be with Me in Paradise.”
Luke 23:43