Thoughts on Heaven by David Reagan of The LambLion Ministries
II Corinthians 12: 2-4
Heaven is where God resides
eternal heavenly abode – new heaven and new earth
Revelation 21: 1-7
dwelling place of God is among men
refreshing the creation (this earth refreshed and perfected)
destroyed by fire and by water = fundamental change in nature
Dealing with a Tangible Heaven
Alpha and Omega
Plato taught of a bodiless eternity — the Gnostic Bible (heresy)
The Torah – Creation originally perfect and will be redeemed (corrupted by sin)
The New Jerusalem — John 14:2-3
John’s Description in Revelation 21: 2-9
Dr. Henry Morris – The Revelation Record — could it hold 20 billion people
Activities in Heaven:
We shall serve God — Revelation 22:3
John 21:25
Growth / study / talents continue
events I’d like to see — dividing of the Red Sea, fall of the walls of Jericho, space travel
Our heavenly bodies – at death a temporary intermediate body
Resurrection – receive glorified bodies
When Jesus returns brings our spirits with him / resurrects our bodies — I Cor 15: 42-44
Glorified Body:
1) imperishable
2) glorious
3) powerful
4) spiritual
5) tangible – recognizable (immune to aging / disease / infirmity) Isaiah 35: 5-6
Philippians 3: 20-21 description of glorified body
different dimension to our bodies — he could eat
A mystery concerning heaven
Revelation 22:2 the leaves of the tree of life will be used for the healing of the nations
Who are these people — millenial redeemed?
Reign with the Lord forever
Questions about heaven:
Will our pets be in heaven?
Books and References:
Heaven – Randy Alcorn
The Wonder of Heaven
Heaven Its Nature and Meaning — DVD by David Reagan
We will be free from our sin nature!
Finding Gems and Sharing Them 