Out of body in a new body.
“By studying thousands of detailed accounts of NDErs, I found the evidence that led to this astounding conclusion: NDEs provide such powerful scientific evidence that it is reasonable to accept the existence of an afterlife.” —Dr. Jeff Long
They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. But as the believers gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. —Acts 14:19-20
I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know—only God knows…But I do know that I was caught up to paradise and heard things so astounding that they cannot be expressed in words, things no human is allowed to tell. —2 Corinthians 12:2-4
Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness, but they will be raised in strength. 44 They are buried as natural human bodies, but they will be raised as spiritual bodies. —1 Corinthians 15:43-44
They serve in a system of worship that is only a copy, a shadow of the real one in heaven. —Hebrews 8:5
Beauty in New Dimensions
“’No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.’ But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. —1 Corinthians 2:9
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” —Isaiah 6:3
For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. 2Against its will, all creation was subjected to God’s curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. —Romans 8:19-22
Video - Beauty In A New Dimension
Heaven was meant for relationship.
“There is more than enough room in my Father’s home…I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. —John 14:2-3
Like everyone sees this side:
there’s another side people don’t see
“Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home” —Luke 16:9
The God of Light and a Life Review
The city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb [Jesus] is its light. The nations will walk in its light. —Revelation 21:23-24
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. —Matthew 13:43
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. —Matthew 10:26
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. —1 Corinthians 4:5
Highlight of Heaven
As [Paul] was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?” “Who are you, lord?” Saul asked. And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting!” —Acts 9:3-5
“You were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.” —Revelation 5:9
This Week’s Songs
“Better Is One Day” - Matt Redman
“I Can Only Imagine” - Mercy Me
“Because He Lives” - Traditional
“One Day” - Matt Redman