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Heaven

Will there be Work and Cultures in Heaven?

So far in this series, I have discussed our resurrection bodies, our memories, and the environment of the New Earth. What about our daily lives? Since we will live forever,...

What will the New Heaven and New Earth be like?

In part 1 of this series about Life in Heaven, I began looking at what Scripture teaches us about the life to come. We have seen that after Christ returns...

Will we be Ourselves in Heaven?

What awaits us after death? To most, this question it is too frightening to think about, while to others, they cannot wait to know. For the Christian, the afterlife is...

Is the New Jerusalem a Literal City?

The book of Revelation ends with one of the best scenes in all of Scripture: the New Jerusalem. The Great City appears in Revelation 21 and 22. Christians for two...

Working all things together for the good of a Christian? (A look at Romans 8:28)

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). This verse is one...

Can Christians know they are going to Heaven?

If you were to ask most people if they knew they were going to heaven most would answer yes. But, there are also those who believe that a person cannot know for certain...

Do Small Children and Infants go to Heaven?

One of the worst experiences that parents can have is the death of a small child. Along with this is that some parents will have children who are mentally handicapped....

What Happens to People Who Have Never Heard of Jesus?

One of the most asked questions, whether it’s by Christians or non-Christians, is what happens to people who have never heard of Jesus? The Bible teaches that only by believing...

Do Christians in Heaven Watch Over Us?

A popular belief among some Christians is that our loved ones who have died (and other Christians) watch over us from heaven (if they went to heaven). You may hear...

What is the Gospel?

Christians have been commanded to go throughout the world and preach the gospel to all people. But what exactly is the gospel? The word “gospel” means “good news.” But what...