1 Corinthians 2:9, 10 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has

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2 1 Corinthians 2:9, 10 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 2

3 Mentioned 700 times in the Scriptures 3

4 Over 700 times in the Scriptures A real place Jesus came from heaven returned to heaven 4

5 Mentioned 700 times in the Scriptures A real place Jesus came from heaven returned to heaven Different times/stages Before Satan s fall, Old Testament, Post-resurrection of Jesus, Millennial Kingdom, New Heavens 5

6 1. Created Place Genesis 1:1; 2 Cor 12:2 Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Corinthians 12:2 - I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows--such a one was caught up to the third heaven. 6

7 2. Dwelling Place of God Deuteronomy 26:15 - Look down from Your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless Your people Israel and the land which You have given us, just as You swore to our fathers, "a land flowing with milk and honey." Matthew 6:9 - In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 7

8 3. A real place "My Father's House" John 14:1,2 - "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 8

9 4. Jesus is presently in heaven - Acts 1:11 Acts 1:11 - who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven." 9

10 5. Described as a City - Hebrews 11:16 - But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 12:22 - But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, 10

11 6. Referred to a Country - Hebrews 11:16 - But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. 11

12 7. Being with Christ - Philippians 1:23 - For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 12

13 1. Streets of gold - (Revelation 21:21) - The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. 13

14 2. 1 Peter 1:4 - to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, Incorruptible inheritance Undefiled inheritance Non-disappearing inheritance Reserved inheritance 14

15 3. Psalm 16:11 - You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. fullness of joy pleasures forevermore 15

16 4. 1 Thess 4:17 - Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Be together with our loved ones 16

17 5. John 12:26 - If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor. be with Jesus 17

18 6. Revelation 14:13 - Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "Write: 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' " "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them." Rest Works follow for reward 18

19 1. 2 Peter 3:7 - But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 19

20 2. 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 20

21 3. 2 Peter 3:12 - looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 21

22 4. Revelation 21:1 - Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 22

23 1. Matthew 13:43 - Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear! Only those presently righteous have a right to enter the Kingdom 23

24 2. Revelation 7:14 - And I said to him, "Sir, you know." So he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Washed in the blood of the Lamb 24

25 3. Revelation 21:27 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Name In Book of Life in heaven 25

26 4. Romans 1:18 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Wrath of God upon ungodly 26

27 1. Matthew 6:20 - but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. Put Your treasures in heaven 27

28 2. Ephesians 2:6 - and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, Seated together with Him in heavenly places 28

29 3. Luke 10:20 - Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven." 29

30 4. 2 Corinthians 5:2 - For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, Clothed with a Heavenly Body 30

31 5. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 - Therefore comfort one another with these words. Comfort One Another 31

32 6. 2 Peter 3:13 - Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Look for the new heavens 32