Heaven
Will Animals Go to Heaven?
Heaven in the New Testament
Life After Death
Who Will We Know in Heaven?
Whom will you know in heaven? The Bible may not give a direct answer but it does give us the sense that we will know and be known by others in the new creation.
Heaven is a gift; hell is a paycheck.
Will We Have Our Own Homes in Heaven?
The Aged Christian in Heaven
Four Reasons Why You Should Believe in Heaven
What is heaven? Heaven is a place where God makes all things right in relation to himself. Here are four reasons which should compel you to believe in the reality of heaven.
At Home Away From Home Heaven Series: Part Six
The Longing of the Languishing Heaven Series: Part Five
Heaven: What Did Jesus Say? Heaven Series: Part Four
What about Old Testament Believers? Heaven Series: Part Three
Heaven: What Is It? Heaven Series: Part Two
Preaching: An Exercise in Longing
Eight Things You Won’t Find in Heaven
Heavens Above
Don’t Attempt to Get to Heaven by Guess-Work!
Comfort in Death
The Christian: A Citizen Eighth in Series: What Is a Christian?
A Hope of the Saints
Heaven is not the final destiny of the believer. It is the intermediate state in which the soul of the believer will be with Christ in heaven before the bodily resurrection. How can the believer have this hope? This article shows how this hope is grounded in the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Will We Maintain Our Own Identities in Heaven?
What will be your identity in heaven? This article speaks of the continuity between this life and the next.
What's the Difference between the Present Heaven and the Future Heaven?
This article addresses the question on the difference between the present heaven and the new heaven.
Will We Recognize Each Other in Heaven?
This article argues the case that we will recognize each other in heaven, given the post-resurrection appearances of Christ and the words of the apostle Paul.
Where God's People Go When They Die
What place do Christians go to when they die? This article discusses the intermediate state in heaven, identifying it as a temporary dwelling place.
What Happens When We Forget the Future
Heaven Rejoices
The Essential: Heaven
What is heaven? Heaven is where God is, and where God is there is happiness and unending worship.
Can We Enjoy Heaven Knowing Loved Ones Are in Hell?
Thoughts of Heaven
This article considers what heaven, especially the new heavens and new earth, will be like.
Bringing Heaven Down to Earth – Lost in the Cornfield: Hope in Crisis
This volume is about Christian hope. Part of the Christian hope is heaven. The promise of an afterlife in heaven places our lives in a larger context, to fix us to a firm foundation. Bierma takes a look at the reasons why hope for the afterlife is not a heartfelt reality in our daily walk. Part of the answer can be found in misrepresentations people have about heaven and afterlife and Christ’s return, like the rapture.
Heaven Is Being with Christ
What makes heaven heaven? This article answers in no uncertain terms that heaven means being with Jesus Christ.
Christian Hope in Death
Heaven – Heaven in Paul's Letters
The focus in chapter 4 is Paul’s view of heaven. The author reflects upon the eschatological aspects of heaven, notably the final state of believers. He first notes the Old Testament background to Paul’s understanding of heaven, then the basic structure of Paul's thought, and finally a focus on the believer’s final, future state prior to and after the return of Christ.
Heaven – Heaven in the Old Testament
The story of the Bible can be seen as the story of heaven above coming down to earth, God coming down to humanity, to lift it up. Ortlund explores in Chapter 2 how heaven appears in the Old Testament in three different ways: indirectly as part of the Old Testament narrative; through developed narratives involving heaven directly (e.g.
Being with the Glorious Christ in Eternity
What Happens after I Die – The Land of Deep Shade
What awaits us after death? Chapter 1 introduces the Bible’s teaching on death, divine judgment, hell, and heaven.
The Glory of Heaven – Heaven Is Real; Hallucinations Are Not
Chapter 2 addresses man’s ill-motivated interest in heaven, angels, and the afterlife. Much of this interest flows from gullible superstition, Gnosticism, occultism, or New Age philosophies. The author examines popular claims to near-death experiences, including Todd Burpo’s claims to being a visitor to heaven.
The Glory of Heaven – Heavenly Hash
What is heaven and what might it be like? Heaven is often associated with the life hereafter. In chapter 1 of this book, the author attempts to explain why every major religion and every significant culture in human history has had some notion of heaven or “paradise.” Different names are used: nirvana, Elysium, Valhalla, Utopia, Shangri-La, etc.
Mortality; Judgement; Heaven; Hell
Reasons Why Christians Must not Seek Their Rest on Earth
Do I Long for Heaven?
What Will Heaven Be Like?
Hopeful Pilgrims
The Bible reminds Christians that they are strangers and pilgrims in this world. Why is this so? This article names God’s election as the cause of this. By electing individuals, God has prepared heaven for them. Therefore, the daily life of a Christian is filled with hope and an eager desire to be home.
Heaven: What About Old Testament Believers?
Revelation 4:1-2 - Heaven: What is it?
A New Heaven and a New Earth
No More Sea
The Holy City
The Tabernacle of God is with men
The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article looks at the significance of the Old Testament tabernacle. In the New Testament the tabernacle points to heaven, since Christians are promised God's presence and glory in heaven.
Heaven (Part 1)
This is the first article in a series on heaven. Christians ought to think about heaven, be heaven-minded. The author highlights some things which hinder us from thinking about heaven - the main hindrance being a consummation with things of this world.
Heaven (Part 2)
This is the second article in a series on heaven. The fact that Christians are raised with Christ means setting our minds in heaven where Christ is. This article shows that heaven is a glorious place because the Father is there. Heaven is a real place where Christ rules.
Heaven (Part 3)
This is the third article in a series on heaven. Working from 2 Corinthians 5:1-11, this article shows that desiring heaven is essential to being a Christian. This desire is grounded in God's promises and the work of the Spirit, and is made visible in a life of fruitfulness.
Heaven (Part 4)
This is the fourth article in a series on heaven. Working from Revelation 21, this article shows what heaven will be like. Heaven is the dwelling of God, will be earth transformed, and it will be a recreated city.
Heaven (Part 5)
This is the fifth article in a series on heaven. Working from Revelation 21:9-21, this article describes the character and citizens of heaven.
Heaven (Part 6)
This is the sixth article in a series on heaven. In heaven believers will experience unhindered worship, perfected love and peace and complete godliness.
Heaven (Part 7)
This is the seventh article in a series on heaven. The best word to describe heaven is the word perfect. This article shows that in heaven we will have a perfected nature, bodies, obedience, joy, and relationship and fellowship with God.
Heaven (Part 8)
Heaven (Part 9)
This is the ninth article in a series on heaven. Looking at Romans 13:11-14, this article shows how God calls believers to prepare for heaven.
The Book of Life
The book of life shows us that heaven will be a city with citizens - those whose names are written in the book of life. It also shows something about the work of Christ who qualified these citizens to be in the book.
The Half Has Not Been Told!
The appearance of heaven and the new earth cannot be fully expressed in words. We will not realize its full glory until we ourselves experience it. The future of a believer involves a life of fellowship with God, glorifying and enjoying Him forever.
The Happiness of Heaven
Thoughts on Heaven to Inspire Joy
Mark 15:37-39 – Christ Crucified: Heaven Opened ... Open Eyes
Is Heaven Real?
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 9:5
This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 9:5 is about heaven and the will of man.
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 33:2
This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 33:2 is about heaven, hell and judgment.
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 32
This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 32 is about heaven and hell.
The Intermediate State – Purgatory
Beyond Culture Wars
It is an error to identify the gospel with any particular system or culture. A problem with the church being identified with the culture wars is a basic one: Christianity is not a culture. It is a faith centered around a person who has a real life, a life of significance because he is God incarnate and rose from the dead as he promised and is alive in heaven.
Heaven – The Home of Saints
Heaven – A Perfect State
The New Heavens and New Earth The Promise of the Future
Will There Be Degrees of Reward in the Kingdom of Heaven?
Will We Recognize Each Other?
Heaven
Closed Countries and Retirement
Many Christians set their sights on retirement, which is the world's suggested substitute for heaven since they do not believe that there will be one beyond the grave. What a strange thing for a Christian to set his sights on: many years of play and idleness. Is there not another way of service? This article is about practicing evangelism in retirement.