what is heaven like

smellycat · 04-22-2008, 09:15 PM

what does the God tell us about heaven.?

Rev_Rick · 04-22-2008, 10:15 PM

I know there is some scripture but not much, I am sorry I do not know the verses.

daniel_1012 · 04-22-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by smellycat

what does the God tell us about heaven.?

One thing is certain... often is the case, when Jesus is describing the Kingdom of heaven and what it is like, there is a direct corolation between our works on earth and our experience in the afterlife. We do not earn our salvation, and therefore I am not speaking about salvation. We have salvation in Christ's work and Christ's work ALONE. However, God has so chosen to give us rewards in Heaven in trade for our good FAITHFUL works done on Earth.

I fully anticipate that my life in all of eternity, whatever that will look like... whatever that will be like... will be a direct result (at least in part) from the works I have done on earth. We have this time on earth now, and in faith, are asked to consider not the treasure on earth... but the treasure that awaits us and accumulates for us in heaven with the good deeds and sacrifices we make in this life.

That is to say... that the life we live now, will indeed effect our life for all of eternity in Heaven. Greater sacrifice, greater authority, greater blessing... greater treasure. Whatever that treasure is that is in heaven, there will be more of it in respect to how obedient we were to His Word, on Earth.

(Matthew 19:21)

Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

(Luke 12:33)

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys

(Mark 4:26-32)

Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.” Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade.”

(Matthew 19:28-30)

Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.

Dear Father... help us... may we be people who on Earth are willing to be last, so that others may go first... and in Heaven, we shall be first instead. Let us trade all our possessions for treasure in Heaven.

CSchultz · 04-22-2008, 10:40 PM

Imagine that Jesus came to you this morning, and told you that you will go to heaven with Him in 6 months.

He said to you, write down everything you want heaven to be.....

Now, write down all of the stuff you would have Him prepare for you in that mansion.......

Great fishing...

Ideal temperature,...

Perfect body,.....

Awesome skies, clouds, planets with rings at night etc...

No fear, remorse, anger, confusion,......

Keep going! You have 6 months to think of anything you like!

Gold!,... Silver!..... RUBIES!!!.....
Hourly backrubs, smiles and little children laughing!
Christmas every day! Great food, Cookouts! soft grass that never needs to be mowed! No pain!!!

Keep doing this for 6 months...........

And when He returns,........... throw your pages and pages of stuff in the trash.

Because His idea of the heaven that you and I will have is so far beyond any of that, that we could never write it down.

THAT is what heaven is like.

.............................See Ya There!!

vladushka · 04-23-2008, 01:48 AM

Heaven! Is something you cannot create with your mind! Its so beautiful. Created by JESUS CHRIST, GOD, for us. His bride. There will be music that we cant imagine, see things that havent come to our heart and mind! IT'S HEAVEN! LET'S FIGHT, STAY STRONG, AND WAIT FOR OUR JESUS CHRIST TO COME TAKE US HOME!

Mark_18 · 04-23-2008, 05:22 AM

I went to heaven on Holidays once for a few weeks. Nice place.

lol.

Imagine all the best pure amazing feelings you can have on this earth, drug induced, and non, multiply them by 1000, make them 1000 times more real, and feel them constantly with NO negative feelings whatsoever, and you'll still have no idea.

XD

YouTube - I can Only Imagine [by Casting Crowns]

Burgundy · 04-23-2008, 09:31 PM

Heaven is where, FINALLY, sin no longer separates us from our creator, and we have perfect fellowship with Him. It's gonna be pretty awesome.

Whirlwind · 04-24-2008, 02:12 PM

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind can imagine the great wonders of heaven. It's impossible for us to put into words, because there are no words to fully express the paradise of heaven.

It's our Father's kingdom. He's perfect in every way. What we know as pleasure here on earth is nothing, absolutely nothing, compared to the joy of being in the presence of our Father.

Stay strong, Smelly! One day we'll all gather there in a big group and celebrate in our Christian family for God's glory!

NearertoGod · 04-24-2008, 03:18 PM

There is some scripture, but it's not much to get a good idea off of. I think it'll be something beyond our imagination. Maybe, our pets will be talking. Wow! Now I can finally have a good conversation with Ozzie!

open minded · 04-26-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by smellycat

what does the God tell us about heaven.?

I Googled heaven and found this interesting info:

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1023 Those who die in God's grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live for ever with Christ. They are like God for ever, for they "see him as he is," face to face:598

By virtue of our apostolic authority, we define the following: According to the general disposition of God, the souls of all the saints . . . and other faithful who died after receiving Christ's holy Baptism (provided they were not in need of purification when they died, . . . or, if they then did need or will need some purification, when they have been purified after death, . . .) already before they take up their bodies again and before the general judgment—and this since the Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into heaven—have been, are and will be in heaven, in the heavenly Kingdom and celestial paradise with Christ, joined to the company of the holy angels. Since the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, these souls have seen and do see the divine essence with an intuitive vision, and even face to face, without the mediation of any creature.599

1024 This perfect life with the Most Holy Trinity—this communion of life and love with the Trinity, with the Virgin Mary, the angels and all the blessed—is called "heaven." Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfillment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness.

1025 To live in heaven is "to be with Christ." The elect live "in Christ,"600 but they retain, or rather find, their true identity, their own name.601

For life is to be with Christ; where Christ is, there is life, there is the kingdom.602

1026 By his death and Resurrection, Jesus Christ has "opened" heaven to us. The life of the blessed consists in the full and perfect possession of the fruits of the redemption accomplished by Christ. He makes partners in his heavenly glorification those who have believed in him and remained faithful to his will. Heaven is the blessed community of all who are perfectly incorporated into Christ.

1027 This mystery of blessed communion with God and all who are in Christ is beyond all understanding and description. Scripture speaks of it in images: life, light, peace, wedding feast, wine of the kingdom, the Father's house, the heavenly Jerusalem, paradise: "no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him."603

1028 Because of his transcendence, God cannot be seen as he is, unless he himself opens up his mystery to man's immediate contemplation and gives him the capacity for it. The Church calls this contemplation of God in his heavenly glory "the beatific vision":

How great will your glory and happiness be, to be allowed to see God, to be honored with sharing the joy of salvation and eternal light with Christ your Lord and God, . . . to delight in the joy of immortality in the Kingdom of heaven with the righteous and God's friends.604

1029 In the glory of heaven the blessed continue joyfully to fulfill God's will in relation to other men and to all creation. Already they reign with Christ; with him "they shall reign for ever and ever."605

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smellycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 5,733 Rep Power: 7	what is heaven like what does the God tell us about heaven.? __________________ GOOD BAD SALVATION

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Rev_Rick Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 358 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 2	I know there is some scripture but not much, I am sorry I do not know the verses. __________________ *Pastor Rick (just another SINNER!)* "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 "We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

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Mark_18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 1,281 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 2	I went to heaven on Holidays once for a few weeks. Nice place. lol. Imagine all the best pure amazing feelings you can have on this earth, drug induced, and non, multiply them by 1000, make them 1000 times more real, and feel them constantly with NO negative feelings whatsoever, and you'll still have no idea. XD YouTube - I can Only Imagine [by Casting Crowns] __________________ Luke 15:31 - And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. JOKE POLICE

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Whirlwind Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 3,013 Rep Power: 4	No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind can imagine the great wonders of heaven. It's impossible for us to put into words, because there are no words to fully express the paradise of heaven. It's our Father's kingdom. He's perfect in every way. What we know as pleasure here on earth is nothing, absolutely nothing, compared to the joy of being in the presence of our Father. Stay strong, Smelly! One day we'll all gather there in a big group and celebrate in our Christian family for God's glory! __________________ Chapter-by-Chapter, verse-by-verse. Jesus is the Living Word.

04-24-2008, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
NearertoGod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The O.C. Posts: 1,892 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 2	There is some scripture, but it's not much to get a good idea off of. I think it'll be something beyond our imagination. Maybe, our pets will be talking. Wow! Now I can finally have a good conversation with Ozzie! __________________ In Loving Memory Happy - a best friend taken to soon Your are more than a dog, a pet, you are a best friend __________________________________________________ ___ "There is no one, nothing, more inspiring, beautiful, and powerful than the equine." - NearertoGod "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear ... " 1 John 4:18

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CSchultz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 460 Rep Power: 1	Imagine that Jesus came to you this morning, and told you that you will go to heaven with Him in 6 months. He said to you, write down everything you want heaven to be..... Now, write down all of the stuff you would have Him prepare for you in that mansion....... Great fishing... Ideal temperature,... Perfect body,..... Awesome skies, clouds, planets with rings at night etc... No fear, remorse, anger, confusion,...... Keep going! You have 6 months to think of anything you like! Gold!,... Silver!..... RUBIES!!!..... Hourly backrubs, smiles and little children laughing! Christmas every day! Great food, Cookouts! soft grass that never needs to be mowed! No pain!!! Keep doing this for 6 months........... And when He returns,........... throw your pages and pages of stuff in the trash. Because His idea of the heaven that you and I will have is so far beyond any of that, that we could never write it down. THAT is what heaven is like. .............................See Ya There!!

04-23-2008, 01:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
vladushka Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Heaven! Is something you cannot create with your mind! Its so beautiful. Created by JESUS CHRIST, GOD, for us. His bride. There will be music that we cant imagine, see things that havent come to our heart and mind! IT'S HEAVEN! LET'S FIGHT, STAY STRONG, AND WAIT FOR OUR JESUS CHRIST TO COME TAKE US HOME!

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Burgundy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Heaven is where, FINALLY, sin no longer separates us from our creator, and we have perfect fellowship with Him. It's gonna be pretty awesome.

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