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Heaven Is a Place for Eternity, Part 3
Claiming Our Citizenship
Philippians 3:20 NLT
A. Let's review...
1. Death is inevitable for all of us.
Hebrews 9:27 NLT
2. Death is viewed differently based on our preparation for eternal life.
Romans 2:7-8 NLT
3. When we die in Christ, we all go to a literal place that might be called intermediate heaven or paradise.
Luke 23:43 NLT
4. God has placed a longing in all of us for what He has planned for our future.
Hebrews 11:16 NLT
B. In God’s plan, the next great event is the return of Christ…
1. Jesus will come in the clouds for all to see.
Matthew 24:30 NLT
2. Jesus’ return was a centerpiece of the early church.
Acts of the Apostles 1:11 NLT
3. Jesus would come and bring with Him those who died in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NLT
4. Jesus’ return has been the most talked about doctrine and the greatest element of hope in the Christian faith.
Titus 2:13 NLT
C. No one knows when…
1. No one knows what day or what hour that Jesus will return.
Matthew 25:13 NLT
2. No one knows the day or the hour but we do know the signs.
Mark 13:4 NLT
3. No one knows when but we do know it is near.
Matthew 24:42-44 NLT
4. No one knows when so…we keep watch!
Matthew 24:32-34 NLT
D. His return will be glorious…
1. He is coming with power and great glory!
Matthew 24:30 NLT
2. He is coming and everyone will see Him!
Mark 13:26 NLT
3. He is coming and is very near!
Philippians 4:5 NLT
James 5:8-9 NLT
1 Peter 4:7 NLT
4. He is coming and we should stand up, lift up our heads because our redemption is drawing near!
Luke 21:27-28 NLT
“So encourage each other with these words.”
Digging Deeper...for all those interested in digging deeper into this topic, there are resources in The Well Read Bookstore to assist you.
The God Questions book at $2.50 & $7.50 for followup.
Plus, Well Read has additional materials upon request for the even more serious student!
Coming Soon: November 20: Heaven is a Place for Eternity – Part 4