Heaven is where God dwells. It is a specific place; a place of unparalleled tranquility and beauty. It includes the new heaven and new earth.
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. 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. Enns