Resources by Topic: Heaven

Writing about this verse, Randy says, “‘All things’ is broad and comprehensive (ESV, NASB, LSB, NCV). Of all things in Heaven and on Earth, absolutely nothing will be left out. All will be brought under the rule of Jesus (with the specific, designated exceptions of fallen angels and people who reject salvation in Christ).”

In this clip from a student session at the Kingdom Advisors Conference, Randy uses the illustration of living for the line, not the dot, to show the importance of living with a heavenly perspective.

In my years of writing about Heaven, I’ve found there are dozens of questions I'm repeatedly asked. I enjoyed answering several during my conversation with Josh Lewis and Michael Rowntree, on their podcast The Remnant Radio.

Randy does think that on the New Earth, in the ages to came, we’ll learn how God answered our prayers. He writes: “We anticipate Heaven, where we’ll learn God’s breath-taking answers to our prayers, including many that seemed unheard and ignored.”

When Jesus told His disciples that they would rule over the tribes of Israel, it could appear to be favoritism because of the fact that they were among the twelve. But He had more in mind than that, I think.

In this clip from a Q&A at the Kingdom Advisors Conference, Randy points out that many Christians do not think tangibly about the physical resurrection believers will experience on the New Earth.

At the Christian Book Expo 2009, Randy Alcorn, Sam Storms, Don Piper and J.I. Packer had a panel discussion on Heaven and Hell. In this clip J.I. Packer reads from Randy's book "Heaven".

Randy Alcorn had a conversation with Josh Lewis & Michael Rowntree on The Remnant Radio to discuss what Heaven will be like. He shares how, through studying Scripture, he discovered what God's Word says about Heaven and the New Earth. Randy also addresses what Scripture tells us about the experiences of believers and non-believers after death.

As with so many other questions about Heaven, it’s good to be reminded that God has only good things ahead for His children. Everything broken will be healed in His presence, including our past hurts over insensitive comments, and our disappointments over our appearance and personality.

The more you know Scripture, the easier it will be for you to spot when something you hear or read doesn’t match up with Truth.

I think the doctrine of eternal rewards is critically important, yet greatly misunderstood. Scripture is full of references to it. 

I think you might be confusing the word “mortal” with “finite.” We will no longer be mortal (subject to death) on the New Earth like we are presently. God’s gift of eternal life in Him means we will be immortal and live forever with Him.

Randy writes, “Even under the Curse, we’ve been able to explore the moon, and we have the technology to land on Mars. What will we be able to accomplish for God’s glory when we have resurrected minds, unlimited resources, complete scientific cooperation, and no more death?”

If we understand what “a new heaven and a new earth” means, we’ll look forward to it. (And if we’re not looking forward to it, we must not yet understand it.) Anticipating our homecoming will motivate us to live spotless lives here and now.