What the Bible Says about Heaven and Eternity

by Ice, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780825429033
• ISBN10: 082542903X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Kregel Pubns

Summary

(Revised edition) Simple, direct answers to nagging questions about the reality and purpose of heaven and our eternal existence. Designed and priced for mass distribution.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(2)
Introduction	9	(4)
Part 1: What Is Heaven?
Where does the Bible teach about heaven?	13	(2)
Is there any difference between heaven and eternity?	15	(1)
Where is heaven, and does it exist now?	15	(2)
When does the eternal state or eternity begin?	17	(1)
What is the eternal city?	17	(1)
What is the relationship between the Millennium and heaven?	18	(1)
What happens at the end of the Millennium?	19	(2)
How do the future judgments relate to heaven?	21	(2)
Part 2: What Will Heaven Be Like?
What will take place in heaven?	23	(2)
Will we have bodies in heaven?	25	(2)
Will we have personal identity and recognize others in heaven?	27	(1)
Will we be reunited with Christian family members and friends in heaven?	28	(1)
Is there marriage in heaven?	28	(2)
How do angels relate to heaven and eternity?	30	(1)
Part 3: Who Will Be in Heaven?
Who are the occupants of heaven?	31	(1)
What happens now at the moment of death?	32	(1)
What about the concept of soul sleep?	33	(1)
Who enters heaven?	34	(1)
What happens when infants, children, and others who can't believe in Jesus Christ die?	35	(2)
How does Jesus Christ relate to heaven?	37	(2)
Part 4: What Does the Future Hold for Non-Christians?
Doesn't everyone go to heaven?	39	(1)
What is hell?	39	(1)
Where does the Bible teach about hell?	40	(2)
Will the punishment be eternal?	42	(1)
What about annihilationism?	42	(1)
What about universalism?	43	(2)
What about reincarnation?	45	(1)
What about the teachings of eternity in other religions?	46	(1)
What about rear-death experiences?	46	(3)
Part 5: What Is the Significance of Heaven for Today?
Isn't belief in heaven really just escapism?	49	(2)
What about the sorrow and grief we experience now in this world?	51	(1)
Why should I be concerned about heaven?	52	(2)
How can I be sure I'll go to heaven?	54	(3)
Conclusion	57	(2)
Notes	59	(4)
Recommended Reading	63