Bi 111 Introduction to Biblical Literature and History - Heaven

BI111 Introduction to Biblical Literature and History

Topical

Heaven

Jeremiah Malik Jackson

November 2017

BI111 Introduction to Biblical Literature and History

Topical “Heaven”

Biblical Passages

Old Testament Passages Verses

Genesis 1:7-8​The lord is forming and creating the Heavens.

Genesis 1:17-18 God is setting the Heavens as the light upon the earth.

Isaiah 66:1 God’s telling us that his throne is in Heaven.

Psalms 121:2 The bible tells us our help comes from the lord in Heaven.

1 Kings 8:30 Heaven our true and eternal home.

New Testament Verses

Matthew 6:9 The lord’s prayer

John 14:2 Describing the Kingdom of Heaven

John 3:36 Whoever believes in the lord has eternal life

John 14:6 Jesus is the only way into Heaven.

Revelation 21:4 Judgement day with the Jesus.

Bible Helps

Sources available on Blueletterbible.com

Matthew Henry Commentary 1 Kings 8:30

Isaiah 66:1

Genesis 1:17-18

King James Bible (KJV)

Matthew 6:9

John 14:2

John 3:36

John 14:6

Revelation 21:4

BI111 Introduction to Biblical Literature and History

Topical “Heaven”

Outline

I. Old Testament

A. Bible Verses with Heaven

1. Genesis 1:6-8

2. Genesis 1:17-18

3. Isaiah 66:1

4. Psalms 121:2

5. 1 Kings 8:30

a. The Formation of the Heavens

b. God sets Heaven as the light upon the earth.

c. God is seated at the throne in Heaven

d. Our helps come from the LORD in Heaven

e. Heaven is our true home

II. New Testament

B. Bible verses with Heaven

1. Matthew 6:10

2. John 14:2

3. John 3:36

4. John 14:6

5. Revelation 21:4

a. The Lord’s prayer

b. The Kingdom of Heaven

c. Whoever trust in the lord will have eternal Life

d. Jesus is the only way into Heaven

e. When you get to Heaven, Jesus will be there.

III. What does Heaven mean to me?

BI111 Introduction to Biblical Literature and History

Topical

“Heaven”

​ Is heaven real? Is there a heaven? are questions that some people wonder but there is a Heaven. Heaven is a real place where the people of God will live one day. In fact, heaven is where God and the angels live. (John 14:1-3) even says that Jesus is in heaven preparing a place for us to live. In heaven, those saved by God will have new bodies without the curse of sin! There will be no one who is blind, deaf or lame in heaven (Isaiah 35:5-6) and Philippians 3:21). Although Jesus builds houses in heaven, the Bible also says that those saved will also build their own houses and inhabit them but most importantly God will be in heaven and He wants to be your friend. He wants to dwell with you and wipe away all your tears.

There are many popular myths about heaven and where it is that create misunderstanding. According to the Bible, the universe is not only infinite, but also filled with intelligent, friendly, benevolent beings. The most amazing and almost unbelievable fact is that the way to heaven is not complicated. Our title to heaven is given freely to those who accept the fact that God bore our wrongs against himself when Jesus died on the cross. When we ask Him for forgiveness and a new heart to keep His commandments, He will freely give us both. But before we get into detail of Heaven lets see what the Bible really says about Heaven.

​ The Bible speaks of the atmosphere that surrounds the earth as heaven or heavens. In Genesis 1:7-8