Heaven
“What is Heaven?”
Revelation 21-22:5

The most heavenly minded are the most earthly good!

Common views on Heaven:
	Unending church service
	Sitting on a cloud doing nothing
	Walking around all day with a harp
	A long, mindless weekend away from responsibilities

Everyone aches for something beyond…
	Brokenness – because we desire perfection
	Sin – because we desire total freedom
	Success – because we’re bored and desire fulfillment

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power.” – Col. 3:1 (NLT) 
		Zeteo  = to crave for by an ongoing quest

Heaven
	Jesus mentions Heaven 77 times
	The Bible begins and ends with Heaven
	54 of 66 books in the Bible mention Heaven
	A proper view of Heaven dissolves and neutralizes fear and hopelessness

Revelation 21

What is Heaven?
Eternal – different from the past or present Heaven
Heaven is real and will descend to earth
A huge city
Where God lives and rules
Was designed for us

Eternal Heaven is God descending to a sin-ruined Earth to heal and restore a new Earth and to dwell with men forever.

What is Heaven like?
	5 things you won’t find in Heaven:
		Sadness
Death
Sickness
		Suffering
		Sin

	5 things you will find in Heaven:
		Reunion with other believers
		Rest
		Celebration
Rewards
		Responsibilities

How does Heaven make us live?
	Gives us reasons for living well
	Gives us strength for earthly good
	Gives us goals beyond earthly good

If God is not part of your daily thoughts then you will have NO interest in Heaven.