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Fri, Apr 16, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Heaven
anticipating heaven, eternity, heaven, in light of eternity, life in heaven

Overcoming the Myths About Heaven

I once heard a pastor make a startling confession: “Whenever I think about heaven, it makes me depressed. I’d rather just cease to exist when I die.” I tried not to show my shock as I asked him, “Why?”

“I can’t stand the thought of that endless tedium. To float around in the clouds with nothing to do but strum a harp—it’s all so terribly boring. Heaven doesn’t sound much better than hell. I’d rather be annihilated than spend eternity in a place like that.”

Mon, Mar 29, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Heaven
life in heaven, millennium, questinos and answers about the heaven book

Is there any biblical evidence that people could re-populate the world at the end of the millennium?

... whatever He does will be exciting.

Sun, Mar 28, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Heaven
disembodied spirits, heaven, life in heaven, the resurrection

In heaven, will we be disembodied spirits floating in the clouds, or will we have bodies?

Eventually all believers will have resurrection bodies (Job 19:25-27; Is. 26:19; Dan. 12:2-3; 1 Cor. 15:12-58; Phil. 3:21; 1 Thess. 4:16-17; Rev. 20:4-6). Jesus had a physical resurrection body which allowed him to walk, talk, and eat (John 21:1-14). We’re told his body is the prototype, and our bodies will be like his (1 Cor. 15:20, 48-49; Phil. 3:21; 1 John 3:2). After his resurrection, Jesus invited the disciples to touch him and said, “A ghost [disembodied spirit] does not have flesh and bones, as you see I ...

In heaven, will we have our own places to live?

Jesus described heaven as having many rooms or dwellings (John 14:2-3). Like earthly cities or countries, heaven includes individual dwelling places: the plural “rooms”, not just the singular “place.” Heaven contains a permanent inheritance, an imperishable estate specifically reserved for us (1 Pet. 1:4).

When we are in heaven, we will welcome others into our dwelling places. Jesus speaks of the shrewd servant’s desire to use earthly resources so that “people will welcome me into their houses.” Then Jesus tells his followers to use “worldly wealth” (earthly resources) to “gain friends” (by making a difference in their ...

Is it possible that in the ages to come we will travel to other planets and encounter alien beings?

Let me share with you some relevant excerpts from my book Heaven, related to a New Universe, other planets, aliens and space travel.

But here’s a warning: these excerpts from the book do not include much of the development of the biblical foundation related to a redeemed creation and the extensive promises that God’s children will rule the New Earth, and possibly the entire material universe, serving as kings under the King of Kings. This biblical foundation is laid in the book Heaven, in which these excerpts find their larger context.

Once in heaven, will people know and recognize those they knew on earth?

Scripture gives no indication of a “memory wipe” that will cause us not to recognize our loved ones and others we’ve known.

Wed, Mar 24, 2010
Randy Alcorn
eternal life, life after death, life in heaven, salvation

How can I know if I’m going to Heaven? (video)

Q&A: Randy Alcorn and Pastor Greg Laurie at Harvest Christian Fellowship discuss the question, "How can I know if I'm going to Heaven?"

Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology, Heaven
jehovah witness, life in heaven, new earth

How does the scriptural description of the New Earth differ from that of the Jehovah Witnesses?

Question from a reader:

When I mentioned your book Heaven and how excited I was about the New Earth, a friend of mine thought it sounded like something the Jehovah Witnesses believe in. I have read the Scriptures you have so very readily made available in the book and I don't understand why they believe this to be the case. Could you advise on how different the Scriptures reveal this truth vs. the cultish beliefs of the Jehovah Witnesses?

Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Doctrine and Theology, Heaven
god, heaven, life in heaven, nature of god, new earth

How Will We Relate to God in Heaven?

Think about the person you would most want to spend time with. Who would that person be? Your favorite singer, author, or athlete? Your best friend who moved away? A family member who’s already died?

Many Christians would say they’d want to spend time with Jesus. They’d want to see the Savior who created them, died for them, and made their life in Heaven possible—the one who loves them more than anyone else.

How can you say there will be oceans on the New Earth when Rev. 21:1 says something different?

walk on the beach If you’ve ever spent a leisurely day on a golden beach or sailed across the vast ocean or observed the beauty of God’s underwater creatures, you may be surprised that John, taken in a vision to the far future, says that on the New Earth “the sea was no more.”

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Overcoming the Myths About Heaven

Is there any biblical evidence that people could re-populate the world at the end of the millennium?

In heaven, will we be disembodied spirits floating in the clouds, or will we have bodies?

In heaven, will we have our own places to live?

Is it possible that in the ages to come we will travel to other planets and encounter alien beings?

Once in heaven, will people know and recognize those they knew on earth?

How can I know if I’m going to Heaven? (video)

How does the scriptural description of the New Earth differ from that of the Jehovah Witnesses?

Question from a reader:

How Will We Relate to God in Heaven?

How can you say there will be oceans on the New Earth when Rev. 21:1 says something different?

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