Heaven
“What Will We Look like in Heaven?”
Colossians 3:1

“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)

Our individuality
Our emotions
Our body
Our intellect
Our will

Our individuality

Misconception: When you die, we become something other than who you are.

Matthew 17:1-4

In Heaven, you retain your unique individuality.
•You are known by your name.
•You will be the very best you.

Inspiration: God created one you, and He created a Heaven just for you.

Our emotions

Misconception: In Heaven, there’s no excitement, creativity, fun, passion, or adventure.

Luke 15:8-10

Heaven will be fun, exciting, fulfilling, creative and joyful.
•God himself has a vast array of emotions and desires.
•Our emotions are part of the “imago dei.”

Inspiration: Heaven is the glorious fulfillment of all human longing and emotion.

Our body

Misconception:In Heaven you will not have a physical body, but will be a spirit being.

1 Cor. 15:42-44

We will have a body that is just as real and physical as Jesus’ resurrected body.
•Our body will be perfect.
•Our body will facilitate great enjoyment.

Inspiration:The most breathtaking and exhilarating moment you’ve ever experienced pales in comparison to the pleasures of Heaven.

Our intellect

Misconception: When you get to Heaven, you will know everything.

Ephesians 2:6-7

Heaven will continue the journey of gaining knowledge, truth and wisdom.
•We will learn.
•We will work.

Inspiration:Our eternity will find the perfect balance of personal growth, fulfilling work, and glorious rest.

Our will

Misconception:Being human involves free choice, therefore you will have the capacity to choose evil in Heaven.

Heb. 9:26-28

Heaven is a place where God’s holiness is the DNA of every inhabitant.
•You cannot and will not sin.
•You will be forever free from temptation.

Inspiration:The daily struggle against temptation and the constant realization that I’m a sinful human being will finally and forever be swallowed up in victory.