HEAVEN
Romans 8:18
Introduction
A. There’s not a more beautiful word in the English language than heaven, most
dream of being there.
I. WHAT IS HEAVEN?
A. A prepared place, Isaiah 64:4; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Hebrews 11:16
B. A place beyond description & comprehension
1. No flesh, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53
2. No physical suffering, Revelation 21:4
3. Streets of gold, Revelation 21:21
4. No moon or sun, Revelation 21:21
5. No sin or temptation, tempter, Revelation 21:27, 22:15
C. A place of reward, 2 Timothy 4:8
1. Rest, Hebrews 4:9; Revelation 14:13
2. Peace, Luke 16:19-25
3. Treasure, Matthew 6:20, 19:21
4. Comfort, Revelation 7:17
II. INSPIRED DESCRIPTION
A. Paradise, Luke 23:43
B. House, John 14:2, fellowship with God, 1 Kings 8:30
C. Abraham’s bosom, Luke 16:22
III. WHO WILL BE THERE?
A. The Godhead is now there:
1. God the father, Matthew 5:16, 45,48
2. Jesus, Acts 7:55, Hebrews 1:1-3
3. Holy Spirit, Psalm 139:7,8
B. Mankind
1. Those in the books, Luke 10:20, Revelation 20:15, 21:27
2. Those who “overcome” Revelation 2:7,11,17,26, 3:5,12,21, 21:7; 1 John 4:4
Conclusion
A. Welcome, Matthew 25:23, “well done”