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Heaven as a Real Place in Scripture

In today's video I'll answer your question, what is heaven like? Then afterward, as always, I'll share some helpful resources, so stick around until the end. Heaven is a real place described in the Bible.

The word heaven is found 276 times in the New Testament alone. Scripture refers to three heavens. The apostle Paul was caught up to the third heaven, but he was prohibited from revealing what he experienced there, 2 Corinthians 12, verses 1 -9.

If a third heaven exists, there must also be two other heavens. The first is most frequently referred to in the Old Testament as the sky, or the firmament. This is the heaven that contains clouds, the area that birds fly through.

The second heaven is interstellar, or outer space, which is the abode of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects. The third heaven, the location of which is not revealed, is the dwelling place of God.

Christ Preparing a Place for Believers

Jesus promised to prepare a place for true Christians in heaven. Heaven is also the destination of Old Testament saints who died trusting God's promise of the Redeemer. Whoever believes in Christ shall never perish but have eternal life.

The Heavenly City and the New Earth

The apostle John was privileged to see and report on the heavenly city, Revelation 21, verses 10 -27. John witnessed that heaven, the new earth, possesses the glory of God, the very presence of God. Because heaven has no night and the Lord Himself is the light, the sun and moon are no longer needed.

The city is filled with the brilliance of costly stones and crystal-clear jasper. Heaven has twelve gates and twelve foundations. The paradise of the Garden of Eden is restored. The river of the water of life flows freely, and the tree of life is available once again, yielding fruit monthly with leaves that heal the nations.

The Inexpressible Joy of God’s Presence

However eloquent John was in his description of heaven, the reality of heaven is beyond the ability of finite man to describe. Heaven is a place of no mores. There will be no more tears, no more pain, and no more sorrow.

There will be no more separation because death will be conquered. The best thing about heaven is the presence of our Lord and Savior. We will be face-to-face with the Lamb of God who loved us and sacrificed Himself so that we can enjoy His presence in heaven for eternity.

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