Believers have a genuine, unfailing hope of a future reunion with loved ones. We can find joy in anticipating our future reunion.
Paul P. EnnsWhen we see one another in heaven, we will have beautiful bodies that will far surpass the beauty of our bodies on this earth.
Paul P. EnnsWhile we look forward to a new heaven, let's first consider the new earth, for the new earth will indeed be like heaven on earth. We will live on a restored earth.
Paul P. EnnsOur abilities and giftedness does not end of this earth; we will continue to serve the Lord in agreement with our abilities on this earth.
Paul P. EnnsGod created man for fellowship... The fall of man ruined that and Paradise that is, the garden of Eden was lost, but on the new earth paradise will be regained and God will again fellowship with mankind in a unique sense.
Paul P. EnnsUpon death the believer goes immediately into the presence of Christ in heaven, a realm far better than this earth. Heaven is our true home.
Paul P. EnnsAs a believer is changed, receiving a glorified body, so similarly, the earth is changed into a new earth, unstained by sin.
Paul P. EnnsThere is a day coming when all of the suffering, all of the maladies of this life are destroyed, when we, in our glorified bodies, will live in heaven, on the new earth, eternally fulfilling God's ordained purpose for us.
Paul P. EnnsWe are limited by our visual, physical senses; yet from the Scriptures we can readily conclude that heaven is indeed not distant at all. It is nearby.
Paul P. EnnsIt is only as we focus our thoughts on heaven that we will correctly interpret life on earth.
Paul P. EnnsDuring the tribulation there will be a national turning of Israel to the Lord; they will walk in righteousness. ... God established an everlasting covenant with Israel and it will be of everlasting duration.
Paul P. EnnsEvery believer departing this old earth ...immediately transitions into heaven and is welcomed home by Jesus himself.
Paul P. EnnsThe new earth will complete God's program. It will be what God intended for Adam and Eve in Eden.
Paul P. EnnsGod, through Jesus Christ, is the victory, and the renewed earth will reflect that glory.
Paul P. EnnsThe new earth will be like Eden. ..the deserts will gush with water. ... A beautiful and bountiful land will flourish.
Paul P. EnnsDeath brings release & removal from all evil, every tragedy & all difficulty. Death is not an enemy.
Paul P. EnnsThe church is the bride of Christ. The kingdom will be the eternal celebration of the wedding of Christ and the church. We will enjoy rapturous celebration as the bride of Christ in the eternal kingdom.
Paul P. EnnsIn heaven we will not longer cry, feel sad, or face death. Our bodies will be perfect, locked into eternal youth... ageless.
Paul P. EnnsOn the new earth heaven we will have perfect bodies, resistant to any ailment. Our new bodies will continue on forever, without missing a beat.
Paul P. EnnsExistence continues at death for the believer in a fuller, more fulfilling way. Death should hold no fear for the believer.
Paul P. EnnsAs believers we have no need to fear death. Christ himself assures us of a safe arrival home in heaven!
Paul P. EnnsGod prevented Adam & Even from ETERNAL SINFULNESS by giving them the gift of death, the ability to exit this life & arrive safely in the wondrous life to come. Death, though it would appear to be man's greatest enemy, would in the end, prove to be his greatest friend. Only through can we go to God.
Paul P. EnnsHeaven is where God dwells. It is a specific place; a place of unparalleled tranquility and beauty. It includes the new heaven and new earth.
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