Five Great Truths About Heaven
Scott Maze
Philippians 1:21–23
Bill is a sweet man who was a remarkably faithful husband. Like so many seniors of our day, medical science was able to extend the length of Bill’s life even though the quality of his life suffered. He hurt for the past seven plus years and wasn’t able to be a part of our church as he wanted to. His back pain was tremendous and there was little doctors could do for him. Yet, he watched/listened to messages, studied God’s Word, and his faith was vibrant all the way to the end of his life. And many of us know people we love greatly where we think the same kind of thing: “Lord, be merciful to my family member and take them home to be with you.
He leaves a big hole in the heart of his wife, Barbara. Barbara was so thankful for Bill but also that his suffering was finally over. They are both are gracious and generous people who love the Lord greatly.
For the next few moments, I want to speak to you about the Bible’s view of Heaven. Let me ask you a question: if you were given a choice of going to Heaven today or waiting ten years, what would you choose? Your answer to this question tells a lot about what you think about Heaven. I think the majority of people would desire to wait ten years or more.
The Apostle Paul considered a similar question. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better” (Philippians 1:21–23).
Like many of you, I might greet you with “Good morning, how are you doing today?” And many times I have heard someone respond, “I am blessed because I am still here.” But how can this be when God offers us His greatest gift by telling us we will spend eternity with Him? The Bible tells followers of Christ, “Your second life is preferred to this life.” The best we have ...
Scott Maze
Philippians 1:21–23
Bill is a sweet man who was a remarkably faithful husband. Like so many seniors of our day, medical science was able to extend the length of Bill’s life even though the quality of his life suffered. He hurt for the past seven plus years and wasn’t able to be a part of our church as he wanted to. His back pain was tremendous and there was little doctors could do for him. Yet, he watched/listened to messages, studied God’s Word, and his faith was vibrant all the way to the end of his life. And many of us know people we love greatly where we think the same kind of thing: “Lord, be merciful to my family member and take them home to be with you.
He leaves a big hole in the heart of his wife, Barbara. Barbara was so thankful for Bill but also that his suffering was finally over. They are both are gracious and generous people who love the Lord greatly.
For the next few moments, I want to speak to you about the Bible’s view of Heaven. Let me ask you a question: if you were given a choice of going to Heaven today or waiting ten years, what would you choose? Your answer to this question tells a lot about what you think about Heaven. I think the majority of people would desire to wait ten years or more.
The Apostle Paul considered a similar question. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better” (Philippians 1:21–23).
Like many of you, I might greet you with “Good morning, how are you doing today?” And many times I have heard someone respond, “I am blessed because I am still here.” But how can this be when God offers us His greatest gift by telling us we will spend eternity with Him? The Bible tells followers of Christ, “Your second life is preferred to this life.” The best we have ...
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