Heaven Wednesday Night Bible Study Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ
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Heaven Wednesday Night Bible Study Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ. Lesson 3 Identity In Heaven. 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. . First Point . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of Heaven Wednesday Night Bible Study Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ
Heaven
Wednesday Night Bible
StudyPalm Beach
Lakes church of Christ
Lesson 3Identity In
Heaven
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.
First Point
There is only one expert on
the topic of heaven, and that
is God.
Second Point
The only true perception ofheaven is what God reveals
to usthrough His Holy Word.
A Look At HeavenWe have looked at ……Ancient culturesModern views of heavenHeaven in the light of our faithInside heavenThe nature of GodWho is in heaven
A Look At HeavenWe have looked at ……Heaven is a home for childrenHeaven is a home of booksHeaven is a home of gloryWhat won’t be in heaven
Just SpeculationSome 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?
Our Final VictoryWe shall be changed in a
twinkling ofan eye.Our mortal bodies are corruptible. 1 Corinthians 15: 50-53
Our Identity in HeavenWill 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
Our Identity in HeavenWill we know each other in
heaven?- Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob Matthew 8: 11- Moses and Elijah Mathew 17: 1-8 , Hebrews
11:25- 26
Our Identity in HeavenWill 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
Our Identity in HeavenWill we know each other in
heaven?FamilyLuke 20: 27-38We will not be married.What is the purpose of marriage?
Our Identity in HeavenWill 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
Our Identity in HeavenWhat 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
Our Identity As A CitizenUnited States Great Seal: E Pluribus
UnumWe 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
Our Identity As A CitizenPrivileges of being a citizen of heavenA new startA great relationship with GodA great familyLive forever in your place
prepared byJesus.
Our Identity As A CitizenWe 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
Our Identity As A CitizenWe are not of this world2 Corinthians 6:14 Righteousness – LawlessnessLight – DarknessChrist – SatanWhat do these things share
together?
Our Identity As A CitizenWe are not of this worldJohn 18:36Aion - unbroken ageOikoumene- world of the GreeksGe – can be translated as planetKosmos – orderly arrangement
Our Identity As A CitizenMonasticism- 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)
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?
