071. Heaven

071. Heaven

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HEAVEN

INTRODUCTION The Bible and our observation reveal two classes of people in the world : the righteous and the wicked. The Bible revea ls two destinies for these-heaven and hell. Rich man and Lazarus.

(Luke 16:1-13) I. SCRIPTURAL NAMES FOR HEAVEN 1. The New Jeru salem. (Revelation 21:2.) 2. The City of God. (Hebrews 12:22.) 3. Paradise . (2 Corinthians 12:4; Revelation 2:7.) 4. Our Father’s House (John 14:1-6.) II. HABITATION OF GOD 1. God dwells there in his glory.

2. Christ is there at God’s right hand.

3. The angels are there.

4. The spirits of the redeemed are there.

III. AS A STATE 1. No sin there ; sin converted this earth into a region of woe.

2. No pain and suffering there.

3. No death there-separation.

4. State of perfect bliss.

5. A state where love only rules.

IV. ALL MAY GO THERE 1. It is the destiny of the faithful.

2. "Whosoever will" are invited.

3. Only the righteous will go and dwell there.