Paul Enns
Author and minister.
“When we see one another in heaven, we will have beautiful bodies that will far surpass the beauty of our bodies on this earth.
Will we recognize our loved ones? Yes! Scripture is abundantly clear on the issue. Jesus showed himself to numerous people following His resurrection.
Our abilities and giftedness does not end of this earth; we will continue to serve the Lord in agreement with our abilities on this earth.
Every believer departing this old earth …immediately transitions into heaven and is welcomed home by Jesus himself.
The admission to heaven is faith in Jesus Christ. He is the only way. There is no other philosophy, no religion, no other way.
Yes, we will know one another! Yes we will have a glorious reunion! The Scriptures are not unclear on this vital issue.
On this new earth, cleansed and renovated—this eternal new earth—we will fulfill our eternal purpose for God. It is heaven on earth—always better.
Before the resurrection, we will have an intermediate body. Our final body will be like Christ’s.
As believers we have no need to fear death. Christ himself assures us of a safe arrival home in heaven!
The gap that separated the holy and righteous God from sincful humanity has been bridged through…Jesus Christ. Hence, in eternity God will dwell intimately with redeemed mankind. **p. 25
Many of the passages that describe the millennial kingdom also, in continuity, describe the new heaven and the new earth—the eternal state.
Existence continues at death for the believer in a fuller, more fulfilling way. Death should hold no fear for the believer.
It is only as we fixate our eyes—our thoughts—on our future hope in heaven that we will be strengthened and enable to live wisely in this life.
Heaven… is the eternal kingdom Christ will inaugurate at His second coming.
As a believer is changed, receiving a glorified body, so similarly, the earth is changed into a new earth, unstained by sin.
Christ will both judge and cleanse the entire earth at His return. He will not rule in a blemished, sin-stained earth. He will rule in righteousness on a renovated earth.
A magnificent restoration awaits us. … Christ comes in judgment; then restoration.
The new earth will complete God’s program. It will be what God intended for Adam and Eve in Eden.
Prosperity and security are ours in heaven. We will live in peace and safety.”
As we grow in our understanding of knowledge of Him in heaven, our worship will surely increase in magnitude.