So do I warm to the possibilities I mentioned earlier in Heaven Part 1? Only in a limited sense. Compitition where everyone wins might be the equivalent of gold streets or pearly gates. I don't know. I want to hold those lightly. What I'm more sure a
Read more…The last book in the Bible brings together into one great vision many themes of God's original creation. In Revelation, heaven comes to earth. The city of God descends to us. God lives among His people and wipes away every tear from their eyes; there
Read more…Jesus spoke often of the kingdom of heaven. It was His way of speaking of the realm of God's rule. In prayer, He taught His disciples to say, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10).Our Teacher, however, des
Read more…Moses and the prophets tell us only a little about heaven. Asaph, the worship leader of Israel, tells us as much as anyone when he says to his God, "You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward recieve me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You
Read more…I'm looking forward to long walks with good friends, shared meals without rushing, and endless laughter at no one's expense.I'm anticipating meaningful work with plenty of time for reading, artistry, writing, and helping my fellow citizens. For occas
Read more…Jesus repeatedly indicated that judgement will be more tolerable for some than for others (Matthew 10:15; 11:22; Luke 12:46-48).In addition, Revelation 20:15 does not explicitly say that everyone who is cast into the lake of fire will suffer in the s
Read more…The language of "eternal conscious torment" comes most clearly from the last book of the New Testament. In a book that uses strong symbolic language to sound clear warnings of judgement, we read that all those that worship the beast (14:11), the beas
Read more…In some versions of the New Testament, "hell" is a translation of the Greek word Gehenna, a place known in the Old Testament times as the Valley of Hinnom. Jesus uses a word picture of the garbage dump to the south of Jerusalem where the refuse of th
Read more…Moses describes the Lord as the judge of all the earth. Like the New Testament that follows, he even describes God as a consuming fire of judgement (Deuteronomy 4:24, 9:3, Hebrews 12:29). Together with the rest of the prophets, he warns about the dan
Read more…The language of "eternal conscious torment" comes most clearly from the last book of the New Testament. In a book that uses strong symbolic language to sound clear warnings of judgement, we read that all those that worship the beast (14:11), the beas
Read more…In some versions of the New Testament, "hell" is a translation of the Greek word Gehenna, a place known in the Old Testament times as the Valley of Hinnom. Jesus uses a word picture of the garbage dump to the south of Jerusalem where the refuse of th
Read more…Moses describes the Lord as the judge of all the earth. Like the New Testament that follows, he even describes God as a consuming fire of judgement (Deuteronomy 4:24, 9:3, Hebrews 12:29). Together with the rest of the prophets, he warns about the dan
Read more…I was asked the other day in a conversation at work if Hell really existed. I replied that I wish I didn't have to believe in Hell.While seeing the need for eternal justice, the thought of cruel and unusual punishment that lasts forever sounds morall
Read more…I was asked the other day in a conversation at work if Hell really existed. I replied that I wish I didn't have to believe in Hell.While seeing the need for eternal justice, the thought of cruel and unusual punishment that lasts forever sounds morall
Read more…Hello Overcomers of CCAS,I just read Psalm 51.Sin is a serious matter and can leave scars for life, even though it is forgiven. Yet to the one who has fallen we can offer encouragement. I have counseled with former ministers of the gospel who were in
Read more…I wanted to open this up to all of you here and just wanted to let you know that I am praying for each and everyone of you everytime I log on. It is through prayer that we get kicked into high gear with God. So my prayer for you all is that I hope He
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