What does the Bible really say about.... In three words, what exactly is ETERNAL LIFE?

What does the Bible really say about . . .

In three words, what exactly is

ETERNAL LIFE?

TO KNOW GODNow this is eternal life:

that they know you,the only true God,and Jesus Christ,

whom you have sent.(John 17:3)

Mind-blowing (1 Cor. 2:9; 2 Cor. 12:2-4) Better Than Here (Phil. 1:23; 2 Cor. 5:8) New (Rev. 21:1-2) Beautiful (Rev. 21:2, 9-12, 14-21) Eternal (Tit. 1:2; Matt 25:46; Rev. 5:13) No Curse (Rev. 22:3) No Death, Pain or Tears (Rev. 21:4) No Darkness (Jn. 3:19; Rev. 21:23, 25) No Evil (Rev. 21:27)

What questions do

YOUhave about Heaven?

First, some warnings . . .

No one knows everything 100% (except God)

Be careful Few clear Bible passages Loads of opinions

Be gentle God’s Word -- not human speculation -- is

supreme

What happens when we die? No one knows everything 100% (except God) Most theologians:

Judgment of faith (Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5) Believers immediately in Jesus’ presence in “Intermediate

Heaven” and unbelievers in “Intermediate Hell” (Lk. 23:43, 2 Cor. 5:6-8, Phil. 1:23)

Final Judgment for believers determines heavenly rewards (Rom. 14:10-12, 1 Cor. 3:13-14, 2 Cor. 5:10, 2 Tim. 2:12, Rev. 2:26-28, 3:21)

Unbelievers face Great White Throne Judgment (Rev. 20:11-13) Ultimate destination of believers: New Heavens & New Earth (Rev.

21) Ultimate destination of unbelievers: Hell (Rev. 20: 11-13)

What’s the deal with the rich man and Lazarus?

Read Luke 16:19-31 What can we learn from Jesus’ words?

Will we eat and drink in Heaven?

No one knows everything 100% (except God)

Most theologians: “Yes, but for enjoyment, not for sustenance.”

Read Matt 26:29 What can we learn from Paul’s words?

Will we recognize each other in Heaven?

No one knows everything 100% (except God)

Most theologians: “Yes” Read Matt. 17:3-4

What’s the deal with the Millennium? Read Rev. 20:1-8 Postmillennial: Christ’s Kingdom is spreading throughout the world

and God’s justice will prevail across the Earth before Jesus’ return. Premillennial: Literal 1000-year reign which will start immediately

upon Jesus’ return when he wins the Battle of Armageddon. Redeemed Jews will govern the world with Jesus. The Millennium will end with a final rebellion and the old Earth will be transformed into the New Earth.

Dispensational Premillennial: Rapture occurs prior to Tribulation and both occur prior to Jesus’ final return to Earth.

Historic Premillennial: Rapture is inseparable part of Jesus’ single return to Earth after the Tribulation.

Amillennial: Not a literal 1ooo years nor a future state. Rev. 20:3-7 is happening right now as Jesus’ church reigns with him over the earth.

What about us here and now? Read Matt. 4:17 and Colossians 3:1-4 What do these awesome words tell you?