What will we look like in Heaven?

2.24.2008

Will we know each other in Heaven?
   "I believe we will"

                  I will offer some Scriptures and comment’s that may help with the answer.  (Most are        
                  New Living Translation)  
No. 1:     First John 3:1-3   Let me first ask a question? How will we know Jesus?   Simple, we will see Him as He is (or as he was on earth).   Nail prints, hands and feet, spear mark in his side just as he was seen after the resurrection.    V-2 Says we will be like him or in a body like his Glorious body, but similar to the body we have now. Jesus did not loose His identity, and we will not either!

No. 2    Matt. 8:1-12      V-11 Says many shall come from the east and the west and sit down with who? Ghosts, strangers; no, but with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven! They still have their identity in Heaven and we will also!

No. 3   Matt. 17:1-6    Moses and Elijah could be seen and they talked with Jesus. Peter, James and John saw and heard the whole thing. Moses and Elijah both had been dead or in Heaven for many years, even hundreds of years, but they had not lost their identity.

No. 4   Matt. 19:27-29     The twelve will surely know each other and their identity will be clear as to who they are. They will also see Jesus and know him just as we will know him! They will also perform the task that Jesus said they will do. There may be things for all believers to do, not just sat under a shade tree for the next million years.

No. 5   John 11:38-43      Lazarus was dead for four days; where was he? He was in Heaven or Paradise! His earthly body was decaying but when Jesus called him out of the grave he was whole again and even though he was gone for four days he did not loose his identity.   Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!

No. 6    Luke 16:19-31     Notice the account of the rich man and Lazarus [the begger] (not the same Lazarus as in no. 5). In verse 23 & 24   (amp);  the rich man could see, talk, could reason or think, remember, feel, and Lazarus had fingers because the rich man wanted Lazarus to dip his finger into water and cool his tongue. V-25 Lazarus is in comfort. V-27-28 The rich man must have remembered Lazarus and could see it was the same person that sat outside of his gate begging. Now the rich man begs for Lazarus to be sent to his brothers. If Lazarus was not the same person or was a ghost, or changed totally into some other creature, the rich man would not have asked for him to be sent to his brothers. His brothers might have known Lazarus also, and they would only respond to some one they could recognize. It would also just scare the brothers, but no mention that he is any different then he was in this life as far as his identity.

No. 7   (KJV) 1 Cor. 13:12       This verse is thought by some to also give some light on the subject. The last part “But then shall I know even as I am known.” Indicating we will know as we are known now!   

Note: There are many questions about the Glorious changes that await us when we pass from this life and enter the pearly gates. The most important thing for us is to make sure everything is settled here and now. The time is near even at hand!

Wishing you could go will not make it happen. A person must accept the work that Jesus did on the Cross for mankind's sins.  

Romans 10:9,10 (Liv Bib)   
For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. ¹⁰ For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.

 Read it, believe it, and you are started on your way.          Don't forget to go to Church and share with others your experience.               Love you, Dave                  E-mail dgr31@yahoo.com

Crowns Awarded in Heaven

2.23.2008

Let's see what they are and how to get them.

The BEST PLACE to look in the Heavenly Book. Here is what we read in 2 Cor. 5:10“We (Believers) must all appear before the Judgment Seat ofChrist; that every one may receive the things donein the body, (here and now) according to that he (or she) hath done, whether it be good or bad.

”Romans 10:14 (says in part) “For we (Believers) shall all standbefore the judgment seat of Christ.”Jesus is the foundation, we are the builders: and we have a WARNING, be careful how we build or watch out what you do with your life, take heed!

You can read this in 1 Cor.3:10-15. Two types of works, are mentioned; good and bad.Two people could do the very same thing and one receive a reward while the other doesn't. Here is the reason: Your inspirational source or your motivation will determine the real value.

Let's look at the Bad works (wood-hay-stubble.) Personal ambition, Love of praise from men, Seek the place of authority over others, Proud of talent that they have received.

What about the Good works (Gold-silver-precious stones.)“Pure” God given zeal, Love for God, Love to fellow man, Obedience to God’s Word. As I said many may do the very same type of "work" and one person gets a reward while the other suffers loss.

Are we working for the Lord in all that we do? Does He receive all the Glory? Are we guilty of "skimming" off some of the honor, praise, and glory due God?

The Bible says we shall all give an account for unjust actions Romans 14:10-13, concerning our brothers and sisters in the Lord. Did we build them up or accuse them falsely? The way we treat one another is very important!

This should be a wonderful time, not sad as many would like to make us believe! The New Testament speaks of FIVE CROWNS that will be rewards:
CROWN of LIFE: James 1:12 and Rev. 2:10(Martyr’s, those who laid down their lives.)
Crown of GLORY: 1 Peter 5:2-4; 1 Thess.5:12,13(Elder-Pastor, overseer's of the Flock of God.)
CROWN of REJOICING: 1 Thess 2:19,20(Soul-Winner, probable all of us should be soul winners.)
CROWN of RIGHTEOUSNESS: 2 Tim. 4:7,8(Who love His appearing, the redeemed by His Blood.)
INCORRUPTIBLE CROWN: 1 Cor.9:24-27(Victor’s- believer that is an overcomer)In all of these areas of Ministry every believer will be awarded at least one Crown, and maybe many.

We are all helpers in the over-all work of God. It doesn't make any difference what part you did as long as you did it in the right spirit, and attitude. Notice this Scripture, 1 Cor.3:8,9. “Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.”Verse 9 “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, (manager) ye are God’s building.”Revised Standard version ; Verse 9 “For we are God’s fellowWorkers; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

Maybe you are reading this and you say well I don't know if I am ready for Heaven or not. My friend God loves you and wants you to know Him as your Father. If you have this thought in your mind I believe you are not reading this by accident, but the Holy Spirit is urging you to ask God to cleanse you from all your sin . Just pray a simple prayer and ask Jesus to forgive you and come into your heart. Promise Him you will live for Him and Glorify His Name for the rest of your life. God will save you now! Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus died for your sin and rose from the grave and assended to the Fathers right hand.

You don't have to know everything more about the Bible or try to get good enough to get saved, just do what I just said, then write me and I will send you some free information about your new life in Christ.

Don't put this off, do it now. God Bless you. Love in Christ, Dave
Posted by Dave at Saturday, February 23, 2008