what does the bible really say about.... in three words, what exactly is eternal life?
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What does the Bible really say about . . .
In three words, what exactly is
ETERNAL LIFE?
TO KNOW GODNow this is eternal life:
that they know you,the only true God,and Jesus Christ,
whom you have sent.(John 17:3)
Mind-blowing (1 Cor. 2:9; 2 Cor. 12:2-4) Better Than Here (Phil. 1:23; 2 Cor. 5:8) New (Rev. 21:1-2) Beautiful (Rev. 21:2, 9-12, 14-21) Eternal (Tit. 1:2; Matt 25:46; Rev. 5:13) No Curse (Rev. 22:3) No Death, Pain or Tears (Rev. 21:4) No Darkness (Jn. 3:19; Rev. 21:23, 25) No Evil (Rev. 21:27)
What questions do
YOUhave about Heaven?
First, some warnings . . .
No one knows everything 100% (except God)
Be careful Few clear Bible passages Loads of opinions
Be gentle God’s Word -- not human speculation -- is
supreme
What happens when we die? No one knows everything 100% (except God) Most theologians:
Judgment of faith (Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5) Believers immediately in Jesus’ presence in “Intermediate
Heaven” and unbelievers in “Intermediate Hell” (Lk. 23:43, 2 Cor. 5:6-8, Phil. 1:23)
Final Judgment for believers determines heavenly rewards (Rom. 14:10-12, 1 Cor. 3:13-14, 2 Cor. 5:10, 2 Tim. 2:12, Rev. 2:26-28, 3:21)
Unbelievers face Great White Throne Judgment (Rev. 20:11-13) Ultimate destination of believers: New Heavens & New Earth (Rev.
21) Ultimate destination of unbelievers: Hell (Rev. 20: 11-13)
What’s the deal with the rich man and Lazarus?
Read Luke 16:19-31 What can we learn from Jesus’ words?
Will we eat and drink in Heaven?
No one knows everything 100% (except God)
Most theologians: “Yes, but for enjoyment, not for sustenance.”
Read Matt 26:29 What can we learn from Paul’s words?
Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
No one knows everything 100% (except God)
Most theologians: “Yes” Read Matt. 17:3-4
What’s the deal with the Millennium? Read Rev. 20:1-8 Postmillennial: Christ’s Kingdom is spreading throughout the world
and God’s justice will prevail across the Earth before Jesus’ return. Premillennial: Literal 1000-year reign which will start immediately
upon Jesus’ return when he wins the Battle of Armageddon. Redeemed Jews will govern the world with Jesus. The Millennium will end with a final rebellion and the old Earth will be transformed into the New Earth.
Dispensational Premillennial: Rapture occurs prior to Tribulation and both occur prior to Jesus’ final return to Earth.
Historic Premillennial: Rapture is inseparable part of Jesus’ single return to Earth after the Tribulation.
Amillennial: Not a literal 1ooo years nor a future state. Rev. 20:3-7 is happening right now as Jesus’ church reigns with him over the earth.
What about us here and now? Read Matt. 4:17 and Colossians 3:1-4 What do these awesome words tell you?
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