Dictionary of Bible Themes: 9413 heaven, inheritance of

9413 heaven, inheritance of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Believers inherit the kingdom of heaven

Their inheritance is secure

Matthew 25:34 See also Luke 12:32; Luke 22:28-29; James 2:5

The value of their inheritance is beyond human calculation

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 See also Acts 20:32; Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 2:6-7

As those adopted into God's family they are heirs of God and Christ

Romans 8:17 See also Galatians 4:7; Titus 3:7; Hebrews 6:17

The nature of the heavenly inheritance

It is inviolable

1 Peter 1:3-5 See also Revelation 21:25,27

It is a response to faith and love

It is for overcomers

Revelation 21:7 See also 1 John 4:4; John 5:3-5; Revelation 2:7,11,17,26-28; Revelation 3:5,12,21

The heavenly treasure is to be sought

Matthew 6:19-21 See also Matthew 13:44; Matthew 19:21; Luke 12:33; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Philippians 3:8; 1 Timothy 6:18-19; Revelation 3:18

Heavenly rewards

Service will be rewarded in heaven

1 Corinthians 3:11-14 See also Matthew 5:12 pp Luke 6:23; Revelation 22:12

The prospect of heavenly rewards should be a spur to present service

Philippians 3:14 See also Hebrews 11:26

Rewards will vary

Matthew 16:27 See also Daniel 12:3; Matthew 25:20-23 pp Luke 19:15-19; 1 Corinthians 3:8; 2 Corinthians 9:6; Revelation 22:12

Endurance for Jesus Christ's sake will be specially rewarded

Matthew 5:10-12 pp Luke 6:22-23

Rewards for service include crowns signifying position and authority

1 Peter 5:4 See also 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 2 Timothy 4:8

The redeemed will share Jesus Christ's position in glory

Ephesians 2:6 See also John 14:3; John 17:24; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 22:4

The resurrection body as a heavenly inheritance

Philippians 3:20-21 See also 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; 2 Corinthians 5:1-4