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Heaven often occurs in the Bible as a synonym for God, as in the phrase “he looked up to heaven” (Matt 14:19; cf. Luke 9:16). When the prodigal son said, “I have sinned against heaven,” he meant that he had sinned against God ( Luke 15:18 ; see also Matt 23:22 ; Rom 10 ; etc.).
- Definition of Heaven
- The Biblical Three-Level View of Heaven
- Heaven as The Dwelling of God
- The Kingdom of Heaven: Present Day Reality
- Heaven in The Bible
- Heaven as The New Earth For Believers
- Common Misconceptions About Heaven
- What Is Heaven?
In the Old Testament the Hebrew word šāmayimis the primary word translated as heaven. The NIV Word Study Dictionary defines this word as “region above the earth: the heavens: place of the stars, sky, air; heaven: the invisible realm of God.” As you can see, it has a variety of usages. In the New Testament, the Greek word ouranos is the primary word...
There is no description of how the Hebrews viewed the heaven in the Scripture. But from the way the term is used, it appears like they divided heaven into three regions. The air the birds flew in; the realm of the sun, moon, and stars; and God’s dwelling place. In Matthew 5:26 Jesus tells his disciples to “look at the birds of the air.” The word ‘a...
For the ancients, the third level of heaven was the dwelling place of God, or the gods. This third level of heaven is beyond the sun, moon, and stars. While eventually it came to be thought of as a spiritual place, it was still ‘up there,’ higher than the other heavens. In Psalm 11:4, Psalm 103:19, and Isaiah 66:1 we read that God’s throne is in he...
Jesus came proclaiming the coming of the kingdom. Matthew calls it the Kingdom of Heaven. It is a spiritual kingdom that Christ rules over. A kingdom that includes all the redeemed. While this kingdom has eschatological ramifications, it is a kingdom with present day reality. This kingdom that Jesus proclaims reflects a dramatic shift in thought. T...
Even though heaven is in some sense a present reality that we are experiencing, there is more to come. As believers we look forward to life beyond this earth and in the fragile tents in which we currently dwell (2 Corinthians 5:1-5). But what is that heaven like? Unfortunately, the Scripture does not give us a lot of information about what awaits u...
Revelation 21:1-5 paints a picture of our future. In it the heaven and earth we inhabit pass away. In their place are a new heaven and earth. And then the New Jerusalem, later described as the bride of Christ (Revelation 21:9) descends from heaven to earth. Finally, the announcement from the throne of God is that he will now dwell among us. This ch...
1. Many Mansions There are a couple of passages that are, at least in popular thought, considered to be descriptive of heaven. In John 14:2the KJV tells us that there in the Father’s house there are many mansions. Most modern translations use rooms or dwelling places rather than mansions. But it is still common to heard older people talk about thei...
Heaven is a very common term in the Bible. You will find it used for the sky; for the space beyond our atmosphere; and for God’s dwelling place. Jesus frequently talks about the Kingdom of Heaven as a present reality with a future final fulfillment. And heaven is frequently associated with the home of believers when we leave this life. A home in Ch...
Jesus contrasted “the earthly things” (τὰ̀ ἐπίγεια) concerning the rebirth of men on earth, with “the heavenly things” (τὰ̀ ἐπουράνια) concerning the revelation of His divine person from heaven (John 3:12). The idea is somewhat abstract but not divorced from the idea of heaven as a locality.
Jun 3, 2020 · Based on the Bible’s teaching, we know several things: the present Heaven is a real (and possibly physical) place. Those who love Jesus and trust Him for their salvation will be with Him there, together with all who have died in Christ.
- Will We Live in Heaven Forever? The answer depends on our definition of Heaven. Will we be with the Lord forever? Absolutely. Will we always be with God in the same place Heaven is now?
- In the Present Heaven Do People Have Physical Forms? Unlike angels, who are in essence spirits (John 4:24; Heb. 1:14), human beings are by nature both spiritual and physical.
- Will We Recognize Each Other in the Present Heaven? When asked if we would recognize friends in Heaven, George MacDonald responded, “Shall we be greater fools in Paradise than we are here?”
- Are You Looking Forward to Your Forever Home? Though life in the intermediate Heaven will be wonderful, it’s not the place we’re made for, our true eternal home.
Jul 23, 2024 · Throughout Scripture, heaven is depicted as a place of ultimate peace, joy, and the presence of God. Revelation 21 and 22 provide a vivid description of heaven, portraying it as a new Jerusalem descending from heaven, prepared like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. It is a place where God will dwell with His people, wiping away every ...
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Mar 4, 2021 · The Bible speaks of “heaven” as the present location of our future hope. For those who are in Christ, Scripture promises “reward in heaven” (Matthew 5:12, Luke 6:23), “treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:20, Mark 10:21, Luke 12:33, 18:22), “the hope laid up for you in heaven,” (Colossians 1:5), “an inheritance which is ...
