Covenant Baptist Church

Sermon Topic: Heaven In View
Sermon Title: What is the Current Heaven Like? Part 2
Scripture Text: Revelation 21:1-8
Preparation Question: How would you describe Heaven if someone asked you?

Part 1 (from 11/20/2022):
1. There is a difference between the current Heaven and the eternal Heaven.
2. It seems clear that we go to Heaven and not to sleep when we die.

Part 2:
3. The current Heavenly realm is an Eden like paradise with the caveat: there's still more to come

Response Questions:
1. What is meant by the terms "current Heaven" and the "eternal Heaven"? How are they different?
2. What is the argument for going to Heaven when we die and not merely existing in a state of soul sleep until Christ's return?
3. Based on your understanding of Scripture, do you believe believers who are now in the current Heaven are in a physical or spiritual state? Why or why not, and does it even matter?
4. Why is the current Heaven, Paradise, not quite yet perfect?
5. Do you thirst more for Jesus and His eternal presence than you do or for this world?