Dictionary of Bible Themes Heaven is the secure inheritance, of priceless value, awaiting the redeemed. There, faithful service will be rewarded and the redeemed will be given resurrection bodies for service in the heavenly realm. Matthew 25:34Believers inherit the kingdom of heaven See also Their inheritance is secure Luke 12:32; 22:28-29James 2:5 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 See also The value of their inheritance is beyond human calculation Acts 20:32Ephesians 1:18; 2:6-7 Romans 8:17 See also As those adopted into God's family they are heirs of God and Christ Galatians 4:7Titus 3:7 Hebrews 6:17 1 Peter 1:3-5 The nature of the heavenly inheritance See also It is inviolable Revelation 21:25,27James 2:5 See also It is a response to faith and love Colossians 1:12; 3:24Hebrews 11:7 Revelation 21:7 See also It is for overcomers 1 John 4:4; 5:3-5Revelation 2:7,11,17,26-28; 3:5,12,21 Matthew 6:19-21 See also The heavenly treasure is to be sought Matthew 13:44; 19:21Luke 12:33 2 Corinthians 4:18 Philippians 3:8 1 Timothy 6:18-19 Revelation 3:18 1 Corinthians 3:11-14 Heavenly rewards See also Service will be rewarded in heaven Matthew 5:12Revelation 22:12 pp Lk 6:23 Philippians 3:14See also The prospect of heavenly rewards should be a spur to present service Hebrews 11:26Matthew 16:27 See also Rewards will vary Daniel 12:3Matthew 25:20-23 1 Corinthians 3:8 2 Corinthians 9:6 pp Lk 19:15-19 Revelation 22:12Matthew 5:10-12 Endurance for Jesus Christ's sake will be specially rewarded 1 Peter 5:4pp Lk 6:22-23 See also Rewards for service include crowns signifying position and authority 1 Thessalonians 2:192 Timothy 4:8 Ephesians 2:6 See also The redeemed will share Jesus Christ's position in glory John 14:3; 17:241 John 3:2 Revelation 22:4 Philippians 3:20-21 The resurrection body as a heavenly inheritance See also 1 Corinthians 15:42-442 Corinthians 5:1-4 See also 2376 kingdom of God, coming5281 crucifixion 5313 flogging 5499 reward, divine 5560 suffering 5592 treaty 5707 male and female 8120 following Christ 8419 enlightenment 8644 commemoration 9311 resurrection of Christ |
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