1. “Jesus, here we come”

2. AD 2200: Alan, Ann & Sam are going to Newcastle –Zoe said, “Alan and Ann and Sam are going to Newcastle today” –Yasmin said, “Alan and Ann and Sam are going to Newcastle but they are staying over in a hotel for a while on the way” –Xerxes said, “Alan and Ann and Sam are going to Newcastle, but Sam will sleep so he’ll not notice the journey” –Wendy said, “Alan and Ann and Sam are travelling in their time machine to Newcastle, so as soon as they leave they will arrive” Who is right? What does each person assume?

3. What we all believe –Christians believe that we are going to a future of unimpaired communion with God and perfect harmony with others. This life is portrayed variously and evocatively as a celebration banquet (Matt. 8:11; 22:2; 25:10; cf. Rev. 19:9), an inheritance (Matt. 25:34), a secure city (Heb. 11:10; 12:22–24), and above all as eternal life.

4. Our survey results

5. Alan and Ann and Sam are going to Newcastle –Zoe said, “Alan and Ann and Sam are going to Newcastle today” –Yasmin said, “Alan and Ann and Sam are going to Newcastle but they are staying over in a hotel for a while on the way” –Xerxes said, “Alan and Ann and Sam are going to Newcastle, but Sam will sleep so he’ll not notice the journey” –Wendy said, “Alan and Ann and Sam are travelling in their time machine to Newcastle, so as soon as they leave they will arrive” Who is right? What does each person assume?

6. The destination –Christians believe that we are going to a future of unimpaired communion with God and perfect harmony with others. This life is portrayed variously and evocatively as a celebration banquet (Matt. 8:11; 22:2; 25:10; cf. Rev. 19:9), an inheritance (Matt. 25:34), a secure city (Heb. 11:10; 12:22–24), and above all as eternal life.

7. “Jesus here we come!” –Christians believe that we are going to a future of unimpaired communion with God and perfect harmony with others. Phil 1:23 ”I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far” –2 Cor 5:8 “we would rather be away from the body and to be at home with the Lord; “ –“Today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 –Rom10:13 “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”