Dictionary of Bible Themes: 9414 heaven, as community of the redeemed

9414 heaven, as community of the redeemed

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The community of the redeemed in heaven will represent all peoples and languages. They will owe this solely to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. They will share in the divine life in perfect fellowship with God, free for ever from suffering and death.

Heaven as a divine gift

Romans 6:23 See also Luke 12:32; Luke 22:28-30; John 17:2

Divine preparations made for believers in heaven

The redeemed in heaven come from all peoples

Revelation 7:9-10 See also Isaiah 59:19; Malachi 1:11; Matthew 8:11 pp Luke 13:29; Revelation 5:9

The redeemed owe their place in heaven solely to Jesus Christ

Revelation 7:14 Washing one's robes in the blood of the Lamb symbolises cleansing through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. See also 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 22:14

The redeemed are identified with Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ acknowledges the redeemed as his own

Luke 12:8 See also Matthew 7:21-23

Believers possess the family likeness to Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 15:49 See also 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2

Believers share divine life

2 Peter 1:4 See also Revelation 2:7; Revelation 3:21

Believers on earth at the second coming will be taken up to heaven

Revelation 11:12 See also John 11:26; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Believers living on earth when Jesus Christ returns will not experience death, but be taken straight to heaven.

Conditions in heaven for the redeemed

Perpetual and perfect fellowship with the Lord

Revelation 21:3 See also Psalm 17:15; Matthew 5:8; John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Revelation 22:4

Joy in the immediate presence of God

Psalm 16:11 See also Isaiah 51:11; Matthew 25:21; Luke 15:7,10; John 15:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; Hebrews 12:2,22; Jude 24

Restfulness

2 Thessalonians 1:5-7 See also Hebrews 4:3,9; Revelation 14:13

There will no longer be any need for the marriage relationship

Matthew 22:30 pp Mark 12:25 pp Luke 20:35-36

Heaven is filled with the light of God's glory

Revelation 21:23 See also Daniel 12:3; Matthew 13:43; 2 Corinthians 4:17; 1 Peter 2:9

Believers will share Jesus Christ's glory