Resources by Topic: Heaven

Randy speaks about Heaven, which will one day be forever located on the New Earth. God’s Word promises us what we can look forward to for eternity: a permanent renewal of the original good creation, and liberation from all of the dysfunctions of the fall. “For behold, I create a new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy, and her people to be a gladness. I will rejoice in Jerusalem and be glad in my people; no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping and the cry of distress” (Isaiah 65:17-19). 

In this clip from a message on Heaven, Randy asks, “What isn't included in God's promise in Matthew 19:28 to renew all things?”

Randy uses the term universe to mean what we extrapolate from astronomical observation to be the place in space where we exist and that there could be other realms with their own space and time which may be separate or may intersect.

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn shares that those who have died aren’t missing out on the best of life; instead, they have joined the real party in Heaven. One day, we all will truly experience the best life possible on the New Earth, where adventures and joy will be unlimited.

God has made us to be physical beings living in a physical world—eating, drinking, playing, working, loving, worshiping, and laughing to God’s glory. That’s the promise of the Resurrection—eternal delight and joy in the presence of the God who redeemed us.

Grief is an expected part of life on this broken earth. In this video clip from his interview with Costi Hinn on For the Gospel podcast, Randy Alcorn shares the importance of grieving with hope as believers in Jesus Christ.  

It’s not that often I read a book that deals with Heaven, the New Earth, or Eternal Reward when I feel like the author really “gets it.” Jordan Raynor has done his homework and really gets it. Hope you enjoy this excerpt from The Sacredness of Secular Work.

Many of us look forward to talking to Lazarus in Heaven and hearing his firsthand account of what it was like to be resurrected! However, it’s notable that those accounts, if Lazarus and others gave them, are not included in Scripture. 

Since the scenario you are envisioning did not happen, we have no biblical basis for an answer. Your question also implies that the world, as it is now, is a sort of Plan B. It’s easy to think that because we know God hates sin and yet, because we know He is both sovereign and omniscient, there is no other way for the world to be right now.

Randy Alcorn shares with Costi Hinn on For the Gospel podcast about why believers shouldn’t have a “bucket list mentality.” Rather, we can look forward to the incredible New Earth to come! 

John speaks to a time in the future when we are completely and eternally re-united with our physical bodies, finally glorified, and with the One we love best.

Randy spoke at Shepherd’s House Bible Church about Heaven. He shares what we know about the present Heaven and the New Earth from Scripture, and reminds listeners of the real hope God’s children have for our future home. 

While Randy believes that it is quite possible that God allows believers in Heaven to see us at least sometimes, and for sure they have a front-row seat to what God is doing on Earth, it is helpful to remember that Scripture’s focus is on how God sees our lives, and ultimately, we want to please Him. 

The central fact is that the resurrection will happen, and we will live forever with Jesus on the New Earth. That’s good news and should unite us all in our theology!