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Heaven
Wednesday Night Bible
StudyPalm Beach
Lakes church of Christ
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Lesson 3Identity In
Heaven
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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.
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First Point
There is only one expert on
the topic of heaven, and that
is God.
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Second Point
The only true perception ofheaven is what God reveals
to usthrough His Holy Word.
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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
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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
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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?
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Our Final Victory
We shall be changed in a twinkling of
an eye.Our mortal bodies are corruptible. 1 Corinthians 15: 50-53
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Our Identity As A Citizen
We are not of this world2 Corinthians 6:14 Righteousness – LawlessnessLight – DarknessChrist – SatanWhat do these things share
together?
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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
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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)
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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?