Heaven Explained
Revelation 21:1-27 · September 20, 2023
In “What We Need to Know About Heaven,” Calvary Chapel Tucson explores the biblical hope of a new heaven and earth, where believers will live with God and loved ones. The message reflects on life beyond pain, renewed bodies, meaningful work, and how the promise of heaven shapes the way we live today.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:11 A new heaven and a new earth (Revelation 21:1)
06:05 We get to go home (Philippians 3:20-21; Hebrews 13:14; 2 Peter 3:13; John 14:2-3)
08:32 In Heaven we will live with God (Revelation 21:2-3; 1 Corinthians 13:12-13; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
11:42 We will be with the ones we love in Heaven (Matthew 8:11; 2 Samuel 12:23; 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20)
15:57 There will be no more pain — but there will be emotions (Revelation 21:4; Isaiah 65:17-18)
19:27 We will get new bodies — like the one Jesus has (Revelation 21:5; 1 Corinthians 15:43-44; 1 Corinthians 15:52-53; 1 Corinthians 15:49)
23:01 We will have things we must do — work (Revelation 21:6-7; Revelation 22:3; Revelation 14:13; Revelation 3:21)
26:44 The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:8-27)
36:10 Heaven is Paradise - Think back to the Garden of Eden (Luke 23:43)
37:15 We are just passing through here - don’t fall in love with this world
38:54 What we do here effects things in heaven
39:28 In heaven we will know as we’re known - we will think different - not know-it-alls
41:01 Closing prayer
