Enjoying Rest, Now and in the Life to Come

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It’s ironic that it takes such effort to set aside time for rest, but it does. For me, and for many of us, it’s difficult to guard our schedules, but it’s worth it. 

Scriptures on the Millennium Vs. the New Earth

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In October of 2012 Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Dr. John Akers at The Cove in Asheville, NC.In this clip, Randy shares some thoughts on how to discern which period a passage is talking about. He uses Isaiah 60 and 65 as examples.

How Will God Take the Familiar Things About Life and Make Them New?

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In this four and a half minute video clip, Randy Alcorn answers the question, "How will God take the familiar things about life and make them new?"

What Will We Experience in the New Heavens and on the New Earth?

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Randy Alcorn answers the question "What will we experience in the New Heavens and on the New Earth?" Filmed at Corban University.

Will There Be Books and Reading on the New Earth?

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It’s likely that books will have a greater role in our lives in Heaven than they do now. The libraries of the New Earth, I imagine, will be fantastic.

Do You Believe it’s the Role of Christians to Transform the World into the New Earth Through Social Reform?

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Question from a reader: One of the pastors of my church insists that you—and I, since I agree with your view of a restoration of the present earth as opposed to its total and complete annihilation and re-creation—are "cultural transformationists.” He says that I believe it is the role of believers to transform the world into the New Earth through social reform. Could you clarify for me what you believe in regard to this topic?

“Eternal Perspectives”: A Collection of Quotes about the Life to Come

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I have always enjoyed reading books of well-chosen quotations on interesting subjects.

Questions on Heaven from Corban University Students

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Last month I did a Q&A on Heaven at Corban University’s chapel. I enjoyed meeting students and sharing what God’s word says about our eternal home.

His Final Interview: C.S. Lewis on the Future and Space Travel

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Shortly before he died November 22, 1963 (yes, the same day as John F. Kennedy), C. S. Lewis granted his final interview to Sherwood Elliot Wirt, of Decision Magazine. It’s a fascinating interview. I found the final two questions and answers interesting.

Will We Eat Good Food in Heaven? How Will It Taste?

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Our resurrected bodies will have resurrected taste buds. We can trust that the food we eat on the New Earth, some of it familiar and some of it brand-new, will taste better than anything we’ve ever eaten here.