Heaven

Wednesday Night Bible

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Lakes church of Christ

Lesson 3Identity In

Heaven

Two Main Goals:

1. To lead us to a greater desire to be in heaven with our God.

2. To gain a true, Biblical understanding of

Heaven.

First Point

There is only one expert on

the topic of heaven, and that

is God.

Second Point

The only true perception ofheaven is what God reveals

to usthrough His Holy Word.

A Look At Heaven

We have looked at ……Ancient culturesModern views of heavenHeaven in the light of our faithInside heavenThe nature of GodWho is in heaven

A Look At Heaven

We have looked at ……Heaven is a home for childrenHeaven is a home of booksHeaven is a home of gloryWhat won’t be in heaven

Just Speculation

Some points to ponder…….-Is there time in heaven?-Will there be day and night?-Will we sleep or always be in a

state of consciousness?-What about relationships?

Our Final Victory

We shall be changed in a twinkling of

an eye.Our mortal bodies are corruptible. 1 Corinthians 15: 50-53

Our Identity in Heaven

Will we know each other in heaven?

- The Bible projects the hope of heaven.

1 Peter 1: 3-4- Looking at Abraham. Genesis 25: 8-10- Looking at Job Job 19: 23-27 , James 5: 11

Our Identity in Heaven

Will we know each other in heaven?

- Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob Matthew 8: 11- Moses and Elijah Mathew 17: 1-8 , Hebrews

11:25- 26

Our Identity in Heaven

Will we know each other in heaven?

A look at Luke 16: 19-31Two people. Richman & LazarusThey conversedOne worriedOne was in Abraham’s bosomOne was in a place of torment

Our Identity in Heaven

Will we know each other in heaven?

Family

Luke 20: 27-38We will not be married.What is the purpose of marriage?

Our Identity in Heaven

Will we know each other in heaven?What is the purpose of marriage?Companionship Amos 3:3Enjoyment Hebrews 13:4Completeness Genesis 2:23Fruitfulness Genesis 1:28Protection Eph. 5:25, Titus 2:4-

5Typify Christ & The church Eph. 5: 31-

33

Our Identity in Heaven

What conclusion can we draw right now?

-People here on earth are the same people

in eternity.-People are identifiable-God is identifiable -We have been given a specific

identity

Our Identity As A Citizen

United States Great Seal: E Pluribus Unum

We live in a great melting pot

Our greatest citizenship is in heaven. Phil. 3:20

Offered to all people, all places, at all times

We can choose not to be a citizen

Our Identity As A Citizen

Privileges of being a citizen of heaven

A new startA great relationship with GodA great familyLive forever in your place

prepared byJesus.

Our Identity As A Citizen

We are Christ’s ambassadors here.

2 Corinthians 5:20

An ambassador has to understand the

relationship between his country and the

one he is stationed in. John 15: 19

Our Identity As A Citizen

We are not of this world2 Corinthians 6:14 Righteousness – LawlessnessLight – DarknessChrist – SatanWhat do these things share

together?

Our Identity As A Citizen

We are not of this worldJohn 18:36Aion - unbroken ageOikoumene- world of the GreeksGe – can be translated as planetKosmos – orderly arrangement

Our Identity As A Citizen

Monasticism- Living apart from the

world to concentrate on God. ( being a monk)Matthieu Ricard, molecular

geneticistand Tibetan monk dubbed “Happiest man on the Earth” (bbncommunity.com)

Awesome Discussion Questions And Interesting Remarks

1. Why did Jesus use the term “kingdom”

2. Do the monks have the right idea?

3. How can a Christian be unstained by the world around him or her?

4. How should we live as citizen of heaven?